NELSON Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 The 1885 cavalry troopers sword has a steel guard pierced with a Maltese cross and twin grip plates with five studs in each. There will be inspection marks on the blade and the scabbard is made of steel. The sword in the picture has issue marks for 1886,1889,1890 and1900. There are also war department marks and a X that indicated that the sword has undergone bending tests. The maker of this sword is Mole. This sword was issued to the 112th coy Middlesex Imperial Yeomanry in 1900 and in 1901 the 112th was sent to South Africa during the boar war under the command of Colonel R.B.Firman. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Boer War (Burenkrieg) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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