steph

Unfortunatly no Brian Robson, I will have a scout about in some other libraries in the area.

Hi Thomas, Have been up to local library and found, John Wilkinson Latham, British military Swords From 1800 to Present Day. Page 40, describes this sword as being issued to Medical Staff-sergents prior to 1865. After this they were required to carry a sword bayonet. It was refered to as a "drummers sword".

What can I say! Awsome site.

Had a look on the oldswords.com website, there appears to be two versions of the sabre one with a brass hilt, which was the N.C.O's version and one with a steel hilt which was the privates version. There are no metal brackets attatched to the scabbard which matches the one on the website, which is covered in leather with leather straps. It was issued to the Army Hospital Corps 1857-1880. Steph

Many thanks for your time and effort. I would be greatful if you could send me details of a dealer to get a valuation. Regards Steph

Hi Jonathan, That looks very much like it, though i'm not sure what type of metal the hilt is made of it will have to have a clean; any idea on the origin?

Hi Peter, The hand grip is wood. Steph

Hi Jonathan, Many thanks for your help I have had a good look at the sword and scabbard there aren't any markings on them, any I deas on value?

Hi can anyone help identify this old sabre found in the attic of an old farmhouse in Wales.