British General 1831 Mameluke Sword
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British General 1831 Mameluke Sword by Lantern Amouries
This unique sword of the British Empire bears the crossed Marshals baton and sword etched into the blade of unsharpened, tempered high carbon steel. The crossguard and brass accents of the hilt are brass and the grip is faux ivory. The scabbard is of brass with two suspension rings. A leather washer at the base of the blade protects the crossguard from colliding into the brass throat of the scabbard.
British General 1831 Mameluke Sword by Lantern Amouries
This unique sword of the British Empire bears the crossed Marshals baton and sword etched into the blade of unsharpened, tempered high carbon steel. The crossguard and brass accents of the hilt are brass and the grip is faux ivory. The scabbard is of brass with two suspension rings. A leather washer at the base of the blade protects the crossguard from colliding into the brass throat of the scabbard.
This sword may appear to be a Mameluke sword, but a closer look at the blade bears the etched markings of the crown of the British Empire. This British adoption of an Eastern design is a reflection of Britains worldly Empire, its spoils after the defeat of Napoleon. When Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington became Commander in Chief in 1827, he would be seen carrying a Mameluke sword gifted to him by an Indian Potentate. No doubt influenced by him, by 1831 the Mameluke-hilted sword would become the regulation sword for officers of Major-General and above.
- High Polished Brass Crossguard with Generals crossed batons
- Faux ivory grip
- Etched Blade with Coat of arms and Generals crossed batons
- High polish Brass scabbard with 2 hanging hooks
- Steel Blade
- Correct balance and weight
- Overall length 99 cms / 39 inches
- Blade length 84cms / 33 inches
- Blade width 5 cms
- Made by Lantern Armouries
- Weight with scabbard: 1500grams
| Weight (g) | 4400.00 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lantern Armouries |
| Restricted Product? | Yes |
| Affiliation | British |
| Service | Army |
| Knives and Tools Type | Dagger/Sword |
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