Post Medieval Iron Sword Group
18th-19th century A.D. Comprising mostly military weapons: a bayonet; sabre; two swords. 3.5 kg total, 89-110 cm (35 - 43 1/4 in). Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. One of the swords shows analogies with post-1846 Wilkinson types, regulation steel hilt and steel scabbard with two loose rings. The Wilkinson style officers' blade was a compromise cut and thrust sabre blade with a fuller (groove), found on huge numbers of antique British military officers' swords. It replaced the pipeback blade previously used on officers' swords. [4, No Reserve]