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Goodday all,
I recently (well, 2 hours ago) purchased a sword.
From the research I've been able to conduct (prior to and now after the purchase) it is a:
"British Royal Artillery EM short sword. Brass pommel/backstrap, reverse "D" knuckle-bow, crossguard and langets. Ribbed wood grip missing wire wrapping. 1 3/8" wide, 25" long graying blade. Spine is maker marked "Hebbert and Hume", manufactured between 1814 and 1829."
Does anyone in the Artillery world know when troops stopped carrying these swords? Are they still used ceremonially?
Forgive my lack of knowledge on this matter, I'm more of a gun guy than a sword guy, but when I saw the sword, it looked vaguely like a Royal Navy Cutlass, and being a sailor, I figured I'd grab it.
Any insight is welcome.
NS
I recently (well, 2 hours ago) purchased a sword.
From the research I've been able to conduct (prior to and now after the purchase) it is a:
"British Royal Artillery EM short sword. Brass pommel/backstrap, reverse "D" knuckle-bow, crossguard and langets. Ribbed wood grip missing wire wrapping. 1 3/8" wide, 25" long graying blade. Spine is maker marked "Hebbert and Hume", manufactured between 1814 and 1829."
Does anyone in the Artillery world know when troops stopped carrying these swords? Are they still used ceremonially?
Forgive my lack of knowledge on this matter, I'm more of a gun guy than a sword guy, but when I saw the sword, it looked vaguely like a Royal Navy Cutlass, and being a sailor, I figured I'd grab it.
Any insight is welcome.
NS