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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.

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  • DAMAGED - British Infantry Officer's Sword - 1796 Pattern

    DAMAGE: Wire on the handle has unraveled and rusting.
    Quantity: 1

    This replica of the 1796 British Infantry Officer sword has a blade of unsharpened, tempered high carbon steel. Both sides of the blade feature the embossed cyper of the British Crown surmounted extensively by royal devices and floral motifs. It has a hilt of brass and a grip wrapped in copper wire that is plated with silver. Half of the guard is hinged and folds for ease of carry at the hip. The scabbard is of leather with brass accents.

    Total length: 95cm
    Blade length: 80cm
    Grip length: 6.5cm
    Weight: 784g
    Blade thickness (base): 0.7cm
    Blade width (base): 2.5cm
    Point of Balance (PoB): 31cm
    Blade: AISI 1065 High Carbon Steel
    Edge: Blunt
    Pommel: Nut
    Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Brass

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

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    Regular Price: £225.00

    Special Price Excl. Tax: £125.00 Incl. Tax: £150.00

  • British Heavy Cavalry Sword - 1796 Pattern

    2 Review(s)

    The 1796 Heavy Cavalry Sword was based on the Austrian 1775 pattern sword and was used by British Heavy Cavalry regiments such as the Dragoon Guards. The large blade had incredible cutting power but was cumbersome to use. It is perhaps most famous as the sword used by Richard Sharpe of the 95th Rifles in the series of books written by Bernard Cornwell.

    The polished blade has been forged from AISI 1065 High Carbon Steel and has been well tempered. Includes regulation pattern steel scabbard with Osborn and Co stamp.

    Replacement scabbard available separately

    Total length: 102 cm
    Blade length: 89 cm
    Grip length: 9.5 cm
    Weight: 1.266 kg
    Blade thickness (base): 7.3 mm
    Blade thickness (CoP): 5 mm
    Blade width (base): 3.4 cm
    Blade width (CoP): 3 cm
    Point of Balance (PoB): 20 cm
    Centre of Percussion (CoP): 21 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: £183.33 Incl. Tax: £220.00

  • 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 18th century carried by such notable regiments as the Prince of Wales’s Regiment of Dragoon Guards, the Inniskilling Dragoons and the 2nd Irish Horse (5th 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 Length13cm
    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

  • Household Cavalry Officer's Sword - 1814 Pattern

    The Household Cavalry consists of the 2 most senior regiments in the British Army regiments, the Life Guards and the Blues and Royals. They were present at some of the British Army’s most notable battles, including Waterloo, where this sword would have seen action during the Charge of the Heavy Brigade.

    The styling of the Household Cavalry Officers Sword borrows much from the Prussian military ‘’Pallasch’’ swords. It features a tempered high-carbon steel blade inscribed with a “HAMBURGER & Co” makers mark to replicate an original. The ornate brass hilt encloses a leather wrapped wooden grip with twisted brass wire overlay. The wooden scabbard is covered with black leather and features an integrated brass sheath with brass hanging rings.

    Total length: 110cm
    Blade length: 96cm
    Grip length: 9.5cm
    Weight: 1550g
    Blade thickness (base): 0.8cm 
    Blade width (base): 3.2cm
    Point of Balance (PoB): 17cm
    Blade: AISI 1065 High Carbon Steel
    Edge: Blunt
    Pommel: Peened
    Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Brass

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

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    Excl. Tax: £208.33 Incl. Tax: £250.00

  • British Royal Horse Guard Sword - 1832 Pattern

    The British Royal Horse Guard were one of the Household Regiments of the British military – an elite of the top tier, their wargear reflected their status; tall, plumed helms, colorful sashes and well-groomed horses, they radiated the grandeur of the Royalty and its military traditions. Not merely a ceremonial parade regiment, the Royal Horse Guards served admirably in the Napoleonic and Peninsular Wars. Two squadrons of them fought with distinction in the Household Brigade at Waterloo in the charge of the British Heavy Cavalry.

    The 1832 Pattern Royal Horse Guards Officers Dress Sword reflects the ornate gear and status of the Royal Horse Guards. Its style is influenced by the embellished cavalry swords of the Continent; namely a French style pommel and a German style guard.

    This reproduction has an unsharpened blade of high carbon steel etched on both sides with the symbols of British royalty. The hilt is of brass and the grip is ribbed leather wrapped with inlaid brass wire. The scabbard is of steel with brass accents and suspension rings. A leather washer at the base of the blade protects the crossguard from colliding into the metal throat of the scabbard.

    Overall Length:
     116cm
    Blade Length: 101cm
    Grip Length: 11cm
    Weight: 975g
    Edge: Blunt
    Width: 27.7mm
    Thickness: 7.4-5.3mm
    Pommel: Nut
    POB: 18cm
    Blade: EN9 High Carbon Steel
    Scabbard: Steel

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

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    Excl. Tax: £165.83 Incl. Tax: £199.00

  • British Household Cavalry Sword - 1834 Pattern

    After the Crimean War there were many changes made within British Heavy Cavalry Regiments. One of these changes was the adoption of a variation of the 1st Life Guards Sword by the 2nd Life Guards. This sword served throughout the Boer War and WWI until the regiments were amalgamated in 1922. It still serves today as the official state sword of the Life Guards. The polished blade has been forged from EN9 steel and has been well tempered.

    Total length:
     116 cm
    Blade length: 99.5 cm
    Grip length: 11 cm
    Weight: 1.202 kg
    Blade thickness (base): 7.4 mm
    Blade thickness (CoP): 5.5 mm
    Blade width (base): 3 cm
    Blade width (CoP): 2.5 cm
    Point of Balance (PoB): 21 cm
    Centre of Percussion (CoP): 30 cm
    Blade: AISI 1065 High Carbon Steel
    Edge: Blunt
    Pommel: Peened
    Scabbard: Steel, Brass

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

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    Excl. Tax: £183.33 Incl. Tax: £220.00

  • British Light Cavalry Sabre - 1796 Pattern

    3 Review(s)

    Famed for its use by Britain’s Light Dragoons and Hussars during the Peninsular War and Waterloo, this sword was also supplied to the Prussian Cavalry in great numbers and even found favour in the USA. This design was suggested for British service by cavalry officer John Gaspard Le Marchant, who believed cavalry swords should be light and have a curved, slashing blade. The long curved blade has been forged from AISI 1065 High Carbon Steel and has been well tempered.

    Replacement scabbard available separately

    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: £208.33 Incl. Tax: £250.00

  • 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

  • British 1796 Light Cavalry Saber

    Designed by Major-General John Gaspard Le Marchant, the 1796 pattern light cavalry saber was based on Central and Eastern European hussar swords. As a young captain, he observed the clumsy design of the heavy, overly long 1788 Pattern swords. He gave the blade of this saber a pronounced curve, which made it more adept at cavalry attack methods, and designed it with a widened tip that affected the balance, but made slashes far more brutal.

    It was issued primarily to British Light Dragoons and Hussars and was also used by the King's German Legion light cavalry during the Napoleonic Wars. The blade profile became so popular that the Prussians and other German states emulated its design throughout the 19th century.

    Total length: 94.2 cm
    Blade length: 81.5 cm
    Total Weight: 926 kg
    Point of Balance (from crossbar): 15 cm
    Blade thickness: 7.5-1.7 mm
    Material: High Carbon Manganese Spring Steel
    Scabbard: Yes (Stainless Steel Scabbard with wood lining)

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

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    Excl. Tax: £437.50 Incl. Tax: £525.00

  • British Light Cavalry Sabre - 1796 Pattern

    4 Review(s)

    Designed by Major-General John Gaspard Le Marchant, the 1796 pattern light cavalry saber was based on Central and Eastern European hussar swords. As a young captain, he observed the clumsy design of the heavy, overly long 1788 Pattern swords. He gave the blade of this saber a pronounced curve, which made it more adept at cavalry attack methods, and designed it with a widened tip that affected the balance, but made slashes far more brutal. It was issued primarily to British light dragoons and hussars and was also used by the King's German Legion light cavalry during the Napoleonic Wars. The blade profile became so popular that the Prussians and other German states emulated its design throughout the 19th century.

    This exact replica of an original antique blade features an extreme distal taper, enabling it to feel exceptionally lively. The blade is hand forged from tough 1080 high carbon steel and spring tempered and arrives fully sharpened.

    The hilt replicates the originals, with a knuckle guard, steel spine, and contoured, ribbed leather grip. Complete with accurately reproduced steel scabbard.

    Weight: 508g
    Total Length: 95cm
    Blade Lenth: 82cm
    Blade Material: 1080 High Carbon Steel
    Blade Width: 3cm
    Edge: Sharp

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

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    Excl. Tax: £233.33 Incl. Tax: £280.00

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