Swords of the British Army: The Regulation Patterns, 1788-1914

Robson, Brian

ISBN 10: 0853682593 / ISBN 13: 9780853682592

Published by Arms and Armour Press, London, 1975

About this Item

Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Illustrated with Black & White Photographs and Drawings. Previous owner's details to front free end paper. A couple of small marks to the lower spine edge of the book. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 208 pages. In 1788 the first strictly regulated patterns of swords for military use were adopted, and it is from that year that the author traces the history and development of those issued to various branches of the army. Appendices include listing the colours of the sword knots.

Seller Inventory # 199150

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Swords of the British Army: The Regulation Patterns, 1788-1914
• Publisher: Arms and Armour Press, London
• Publication Date: 1975
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0853682593
• ISBN 13: 9780853682592
• Binding: Hardback
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Seller catalogs:
  • Military-General

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Synopsis

Swords of the British Army: The regulation patterns, 1788-1914

Synopsis

This work on British Army Swords from 1788-1914 includes Cavalry Troopers' and Officers' swords; Household Cavalry Troopers' and Officers' swords; Infantry Officers' swords; Scottish Infantry swords; Sergeants' swords; Corps and Departmental swords; Drummers', Band and Pioneer swords; Practice Swords; and Sword knots and markings.