British Military Swords

BRITISH MILITARY SWORDS

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UK Armed Forces and Veterans

Perhaps the most commonly asked question about our range of British Military Swords, British Cavalry Swords & British Navy Swords is “How are you able to sell them so cheaply?” Many of the long established British manufacturers sell the equivalent swords for up to 4 times the price of ours, so how are we able to keep our prices so low?

Our range of swords including our British Military Swords, British Cavalry Swords & British Navy Swords are made in India. India have a long tradition of making swords for the British Military. During the Indian Mutiny, some British Officers noticed that their swords were of inferior quality to the ones made by Indian smiths and had their swords refitted with Indian made blades. All of the blades on our British Military Swords are hand forged using similar techniques to those used on their historical counterparts.

As swords are rarely used in military parades these days, demand has dwindled and prices have soared. The specialist companies that are still making swords for the British Military, usually source the parts from India and assemble them in the UK. Our range of swords is made by skilled craftsmen in India, resulting in a much lower product cost than having them assembled in the UK.

Our swords are faithful replicas of originals. The fit and finish is not quite to the same standard of the domestically manufactured equivalents, but this is only apparent to the trained eye. As such they represent excellent value for money. Many of these swords are gifted from father to son/daughter upon graduation from officer training or are given as gifts to retiring military personnel.

We are proud members of the Defence Discount Service. Serving military personnel and veterans who are signed up to the Defence Discount Service scheme will receive a discount on selected products.

British Heavy Cavalry Sword - 1788 Pattern

DAMAGE: Due to a manufacturing issue, the paint on the guard is flaking in parts but could be sanded and refinished.

Our 1788 Pattern Heavy Cavalry Sword is a replica of the original swords of the late 18^th century carried by such notable regiments as the Prince of Wales’s Regiment of Dragoon Guards, the Inniskilling Dragoons and the 2^nd Irish Horse (5^th Dragoon Guards). Whilst a sword of this size and weight would be effective in a charge, cavalry troopers often bemoaned its cumbersome handling and the brittleness of the blade.

It features and enclosed basket hilt made up of a number of interlinked bars, a leather wrapped grip and a long double-edged high carbon steel blade (blunt). Comes complete with leather wrapped wooden scabbard with metal fittings.

Total Length: 108cm
Blade Length: 88cm
Blade Width: 3.3cm
Thickness: 0.4cm
Guard Width: 14cm
Grip Length: 13cm
Weight: 1320g
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: wood, leather, metal fittings

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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Regular Price: £130.00

Special Price Excl. Tax: £75.83 Incl. Tax: £91.00
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British Light Cavalry Sabre - 1796 Pattern

Light Cavalry refers to lightly armed troops whose major tasks were reconnaissance, screening, skirmishing, raiding, and communications. They used to carry a light sword like this. This Light Cavalry sword found its use mainly around 1796. It has a curved blade, which makes it easy to be carried around the waist while riding on the horse.

Total length: 96 cm
Blade length: 83 cm
Grip length: 9.5 cm
Weight: 1.078 kg
Blade thickness (base): 6 mm
Blade width (base): 3.4 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 22 cm
Blade: AISI 1065 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Steel

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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Excl. Tax: £74.17 Incl. Tax: £89.00
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British Cavalry Officer Sword - 1908 Pattern

The 1908 Pattern Cavalry Trooper's Sword was the last service sword issued to the cavalry of the British Army. It is widely considered the most effective cavalry sword ever designed, although ironically its introduction occurred as swords finally became obsolete as military weapons. This sword has a forged steel blade which has not been tempered so we would only recommend it for display only. Steel guard, wood grip and steel scabbard (painted green).

Total length: 110 cm
Blade length: 89 cm
Grip length: 12 cm
Weight: 1400 g
Blade thickness (base): 0.97 cm
Blade width (base): 2.7 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 7 cm
Blade: EN9 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Nut
Scabbard: Steel

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Excl. Tax: £81.67 Incl. Tax: £98.00
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British Cavalry Sword - 1912 Pattern

The 1908 Pattern Cavalry Trooper's Sword was the last service sword issued to the cavalry of the British Army. It is widely considered the most effective cavalry sword ever designed, although ironically its introduction occurred as swords finally became obsolete as military weapons. The 1912 Pattern British Cavalry Sword was introduced for officers, who had previously carried privately purchased non-regulation swords.

The 1912 Pattern Sword was essentially the same as the 1908 Pattern but featured more decoration. The bowl shaped guard features an engraved floral pattern that was designed to mimic the honeysuckle pattern that was seen on officer’s swords in the 19^th century. This sword has a blunt forged steel blade which has not been tempered so we would only recommend it for display only. Features a steel guard, leather wrapped grip and polished steel scabbard.

Total Length: 110cm
Blade Length: 89cm
Blade Width: 3cm
Depth Thickness: 0.4cm
Guard Width: 18cm
Grip Length: 16cm
Weight: 1028g
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: Steel

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Excl. Tax: £75.83 Incl. Tax: £91.00
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