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Archive Reference (shelfmark) Foster 981-1033 Material Type Artefacts

41. 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

42. 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

43. 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

44. 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

45. 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

46. 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

47. Foster 1026

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 1026
Title:
Indian Army sword of unknown pattern
Scope & Content:
Possibly a late-19th century pattern piece. Curved blade with etched decoration. Nickel grip and nickel half basket guard of “honeysuckle” pattern with engraving. Guard has been bent. Leather washer on blade next to hilt.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1874-1890s
Extent:
1 Item

48. Foster 1027

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 1027
Title:
Indian Army sword of unknown pattern
Scope & Content:
Possibly a late-19th century pattern piece. Curved blade with etched decoration. Nickel grip and nickel half basket guard of “honeysuckle” pattern with engraving. Guard has been bent.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1874-1890s
Extent:
1 Item

49. Foster 1028

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 1028
Title:
East India Company staff sergeants’ sword.
Scope & Content:
East India Company pattern piece c.1810-20. Inspection mark of crown over ‘3’ at base of blade. Knuckle bow engraved ‘NO 23 STAFF-SERGEANTS’ on one side, ‘NO 308’ (later pattern number, probably c.1840s) on the other side. Makers’ name ‘OSBORN AND GUNBY’ (active c1810-20) stamped on back of b...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1810-1820
Extent:
1 Item

50. Foster 1029

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 1029
Title:
Indian Police officer’s sword with leather scabbard
Scope & Content:
Similar to the Pattern 1896 Infantry Officer’s Sword. This sword was used by Leslie Cyril Frederick Robins (b., OBE (Indian Police, 1928-47). It has no cutting edge, indicating that it is a ceremonial piece. Given to the India Office Library in 1982. Mss Eur R154 and Mss Eur R178 are cassette...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1920-1940
Extent:
1 Item

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