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Pattern 1885, Mk I cavalry sword, 1887 (sword, cavalry, pattern 1885)
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Pattern 1885, Mk I cavalry sword, 1887 (sword, cavalry, pattern 1885)
5929282 Pattern 1885, Mk I cavalry sword, 1887 (sword, cavalry, pattern 1885) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Pattern 1885, Mk I cavalry sword, 1887.
Made by Robert Mole and Son of Birmingham in 1887, this sword was used by a member of the 21st Hussars and Leicestershire Yeomanry Cavalry. The blade is 34 and a half inches long and one and one eighth inches wide. It has a single fuller ending eight inches from the point with the last ten inches double-edged.
This model of sword was first tested in action against the Mahdists in the Sudan in the late 1880s. Complaints were received about the blade breaking when A making a downward cut upon an enemyAs headA. Investigations of the swords already issued later showed that the blade was too weak. As a result it was replaced by the 1890 pattern sword.); eNational Army Museum; English, out of copyright
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This print showcases the Pattern 1885, Mk I cavalry sword, a remarkable piece of weaponry from the late 19th century. Crafted by Robert Mole and Son of Birmingham in 1887, this particular sword was utilized by a member of the esteemed 21st Hussars and Leicestershire Yeomanry Cavalry. The blade itself measures an impressive 34 and a half inches in length and one and one eighth inches in width. It features a single fuller that concludes eight inches from the point, with the last ten inches being double-edged. Interestingly, this specific model of sword gained its reputation during action against the Mahdists in Sudan during the late 1880s. However, it faced criticism as reports surfaced about its blade breaking when executing downward cuts on enemies' heads. Subsequent investigations revealed that these swords were indeed too weak for such maneuvers. As a result of these findings, the Pattern 1885 was eventually replaced by the more robust 1890 pattern sword. Nevertheless, this photograph immortalizes an important artifact that played its part in history's tapestry. Displayed at London's National Army Museum, this image captures not only an exquisite piece of craftsmanship but also serves as a reminder of how military technology evolves through time to meet new challenges on battlefields around the world.
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