British Household Cavalry Sword - 1834 Pattern
After the Crimean War there were many changes made within British Heavy Cavalry Regiments. One of these changes was the adoption of a variation of the 1st Life Guards Sword by the 2nd Life Guards. This sword served throughout the Boer War and WWI until the regiments were amalgamated in 1922. It still serves today as the official state sword of the Life Guards. The polished blade has been forged from EN9 steel and has been well tempered.
Total length: 116 cm
Blade length: 99.5 cm
Grip length: 11 cm
Weight: 1.202 kg
Blade thickness (base): 7.4 mm
Blade thickness (CoP): 5.5 mm
Blade width (base): 3 cm
Blade width (CoP): 2.5 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 21 cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 30 cm
Blade: AISI 1065 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Steel, Brass
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
After the Crimean War there were many changes made within British Heavy Cavalry Regiments. One of these changes was the adoption of a variation of the 1st Life Guards Sword by the 2nd Life Guards. This sword served throughout the Boer War and WWI until the regiments were amalgamated in 1922. It still serves today as the official state sword of the Life Guards. The polished blade has been forged from AISI 1065 High Carbon Steel and has been well tempered.
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| Specification | Total length: 116 cm |
|---|---|
| Edge | Blunt |
| Bestseller | No |
