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841. Foster 1016

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 1016
Title:
Pattern 1855 Sapper sword bayonet
Scope & Content:
War Department sword bayonet for the Pattern 1855 Sapper Carbine (“Lancaster’s Carbine”). Blade with pipe back and spear point. Brass hilt with leather grips. Pommel marked ‘E.I.E.’, indicating issue to the East India Engineers (possibly the East India Company’s European engineer recruits in ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1855
Extent:
1 Item

842. Foster 1017

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 1017
Title:
Pattern 1860 sword bayonet altered for Martini-Henry rifle
Scope & Content:
War Department production piece for the Pattern 1860 Short Rifle, later altered for the Martini-Henry Rifle by reducing the diameter of the muzzle ring by inserting a “bush”, and grinding down the pommel at the mortise slot (which has no forward extension).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1860
Extent:
1 Item

843. Foster 1018

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 1018
Title:
Pattern 1853 Artillery sword bayonet
Scope & Content:
War Department production piece for the Pattern 1853 Artillery Carbine. Inspector's stamp from Enfield (Royal Small Arms Factory) reads ‘E 8’. Mortise slot with short extension at front.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1853-1856
Extent:
1 Item

844. Foster 1019

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 1019
Title:
Pattern 1858 Artillery sword bayonet
Scope & Content:
War Department production piece for the Pattern 1858 Artillery Carbine. At base of blade: inspector's stamp from Enfield (Royal Small Arms Factory) ‘E 41’; stamp with crown over ‘VR’. Mortise slot with no forward extension.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1853-1856
Extent:
1 Item

845. Foster 1020

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 1020
Title:
Pattern 1856 Pioneer’s Sword
Scope & Content:
War Department production piece. Brass grips and stirrup hilt. This sword functioned as both a weapon and a working tool; the distinctive serrated back to the blade was intended for cutting wood (pioneers were expected to cut through trees and other wooden obstacles, make fascines and revetmen...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1856-1890
Extent:
1 Item

846. Foster 1021

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 1021
Title:
Pattern 1864 Cavalry Sword
Scope & Content:
War Department production piece. Blade marked ‘ROBT MOLE & SONS BIRMINGHAM’. This pattern is distinguished from later ones by the plain (sharp or not turned-over) edge to the sheet steel guard. See Robson Swords of the British Army (2nd ed.), p.31.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1864
Extent:
1 Item

847. Foster 1022

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 1022
Title:
Pattern 1882 Cavalry Sword
Scope & Content:
War Department production piece. This patter is distinguished from the 1864 Pattern by the turned-over edge to the guard. The guard is damaged on one side. Blade marked ‘MOLE BIRM'M’. See Robson, B. Swords of the British Army (2nd ed.), p.44.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1864
Extent:
1 Item

848. Foster 1023

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 1023
Title:
East India Company cavalry sabre
Scope & Content:
East India Company pattern piece, imitating the Board of Ordnance Pattern 1796 Light Cavalry Sabre. Iron stirrup hilt with leather-covered wooden grips. Knuckle bow engraved ‘CAVALRY SABRE PRESENT PATTERN 1813’. On one langet (flat projection of hilt near base of blade) is engraved ‘NO.3’ (an...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1810-1820
Extent:
1 Item

849. Foster 1024

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 1024
Title:
East India Company Staff Sergeants’ Sword
Scope & Content:
East India Company pattern piece number 323a. This variant of Pattern No.323 has a larger hilt than No.323b and was evidently intended for European staff sergeants. The blade is engraved with a delicate floral design and bears traces of gilt at the base. Cartouche on hilt bears the Royal cyph...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1837-1850s
Extent:
1 Item

850. Foster 1025

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 1025
Title:
East India Company Native Officers’ Sword
Scope & Content:
East India Company pattern piece number 323b. This variant of Pattern No.323 has a smaller hilt than No.323a and was evidently intended for native officers. There are traces of gilt at the base of the blade. Cartouche on guard bears the Royal cypher of a crown over ‘VR’. Pipe backed blade.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1837-1850s
Extent:
1 Item

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