Blade Comparison - British 1845 vs 1892 Patterns
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ค. 2024
- This is a comparison of the British 1845 and 1892 pattern blades for infantry officers - both Gothic-hilted, both 82 cm blades, both 13 cm PoB and both nearly identical in weight.
The brass coloured 1845 field officer's sword is mid-victorian while the later steel coloured 1892 pattern sword was sold in 1938 to an officer serving in India.
I like both designs but I'd personally go with the 1845 blade every time.
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Excellent comparison! The 1845 is my favourite pattern sword - being primarily a mid-Victorianist I didn’t know much about the 1892 pattern. Thanks for making these and keep them coming!
Thanks! Yes, I really like it a lot too for its all around great design an performance. While it's similar to many other nations' blades of its time (and even before), the overall design and detailing on Victorian British infantry swords is my favourite. Thanks for the support!
Great video ! Keep up the great work :)
Thank you, more content will be underway soon! :)
Interesting video, keep following you
Thanks, appreciate it!
Can you talk about Austrian cavalry swords ?
Austrian cavalry swords are actually on my list for future videos!
I don't know when that will be but I will get to it at some point. Thanks for your interest!
I have a very similar 1845 with straight blade and heavier than average guard. Mine retailed by Hobson and almost certainly made by Pillin. Approximately 1890 from memory. What are the etchings on yours?
Hi, this one has Firmin & sons etched to it but with the proof slug of Mole.
Technically, the 1892 is thicker rather than wider. Just nitpicking.
Hey, you're right. I could have been more precise there. Thanks for commenting!