British 1912 Cavalry Sword

The 1908 Pattern Cavalry Trooper's Sword (and the 1912 Pattern, the equivalent for officers) was the last service sword issued to the cavalry of the British Army. It is widely considered [1] [2] the most effective cavalry sword ever designed, although ironically its introduction occurred as swords finally became obsolete as military weapons.

1912 Pattern cavalry officer's sword is of the same basic form as the 1908 trooper's version, but in a more decorative form. The blade, plain for troopers, was usually engraved or etched (although during WW1 expediency sometimes led to plain blades being fitted to officer's swords). The grip is of the same form, but the chequered rubber or bakelite grip was replaced by grey ribbed shark skin, bound with German- silver wire. The pommel, plain on the trooper's version, was chequered and decorated.

On the front of the bowl guard, the 1912 sword had an engraved floral pattern, mimicking the honeysuckle pattern which had been common on officer's swords throughout the 19th Century.

Engraved steel guard with leather and twisted brass wire wrapped grip. The scabbard is steel (not nickel). The blade is 36" long and the sword has a 42" length overall.

Manufactured by Deepeeka, this museum quality historic replica sword features a high carbon steel blade with a full tang.

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