British Royal Artillery Gunner's Sword

£145.83

This replica of the British Royal Artillery Gunners Sword has a blade forged from 1055 high carbon steel; replicated at the base of the spine are the manufacturer's markings as seen on an original example (DAWES BIRMM – William and Samuel Dawes of Birmingham). The hilt is crafted from brass and the wooden grip is bound in black leather. The sword is paired with a leather scabbard complete with a brass chape and locket.

This British Royal Artillery Sword was the sidearm of British Artillery crews in the early 1800s and these swords saw action in the Peninsular War, Waterloo, and the War of 1812. Unique for its wide and straight-bladed design, the sword was likely inspired by the French Imperial Guard Infantry Sword. The United States would borrow heavily from the design of this British sword when creating their own US Light Artilleryman's Saber during the War of 1812 which essentially was a marginally modified hilt design coupled with a curved saber blade.

Total Length: 78cm
Blade Length: 64cm
Handle Length: 11cm
Weight: 1270g
Blade Steel: 1055 High Carbon Steel
Blade Edge: Blunt

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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SKU: US-S-714

Stock Status: In stock

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This replica of the British Royal Artillery Gunners Sword has a blade forged from 1055 high carbon steel; replicated at the base of the spine are the manufacturer's markings as seen on an original example (DAWES BIRMM – William and Samuel Dawes of Birmingham). The hilt is crafted from brass and the wooden grip is bound in black leather. The sword is paired with a leather scabbard complete with a brass chape and locket. This British Royal Artillery Sword was the sidearm of British Artillery crews in the early 1800s and these swords saw action in the Peninsular War, Waterloo, and the War of 1812. Unique for its wide and straight-bladed design, the sword was likely inspired by the French Imperial Guard Infantry Sword. The United States would borrow heavily from the design of this British sword when creating their own US Light Artilleryman's Saber during the War of 1812 which essentially was a marginally modified hilt design coupled with a curved saber blade.

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Brand	Universal Swords
Product Use	Display, Living History
Edge	Blunt
Specification	Total Length: 78cm Blade Length: 64cm Handle Length: 11cm Weight: 1270g Blade Steel: 1055 High Carbon Steel Blade Edge: Blunt All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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Solid - nothing moves.Review by Brian

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The only sore point is the Chinese character stamped in on top of blade about half an inch in front of the cross guard. I'm not sure if the British military were out sourcing their weapons manufacture to China back then! And the blade is rotated a few degrees off from the handle, but its not noticable for display.

This Royal Artillery Gunners sword is one solid tool! And probably just the exact same quality (although probably better steel) that was issued to the soldiers. Its a short sword that was probably used more as a machete and axe by the Gunners to build defences for their gun positions and clear trees and scrub to avoid the guns being crested, as well as fighting enemy cavalry and infantry off the gun positions. Its a heavy old lump that was made to do several jobs, and probably did them well. I'm no swordsman, but I am an ex Royal Artillery gunner, and it goes well with my medals and collection of Royal Artillery memorabilia. Its nice to have something that the old Gunners would have used. (Posted on 12/03/2024)