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Having recently received the news that I will (next term notwithstanding) commission into a fine cavalry regiment, and with a kind offer from family to buy me one, my attention is turning to swords. In particular I have a question about the practicalities of carrying a leather scabbard in SD (or FAD, whatever it's called this week), in a regiment which wears a cross belt rather than a Sam Browne. Is the scabbard carried on a sword belt of some description, and how does this work in practice? Yours in (gen dit no wah) ignorance, RB.

Originally Posted by RifleButts

Having recently received the news that I will (next term notwithstanding) commission into a fine cavalry regiment, and with a kind offer from family to buy me one, my attention is turning to swords. In particular I have a question about the practicalities of carrying a leather scabbard in SD (or FAD, whatever it's called this week), in a regiment which wears a cross belt rather than a Sam Browne. Is the scabbard carried on a sword belt of some description, and how does this work in practice? Yours in (gen dit no wah) ignorance, RB.

Why don't you ask your regimental representative?

As here may be quicker, but it's hardy urgent or too important for the next four months.

Originally Posted by RifleButts

Having recently received the news that I will (next term notwithstanding) commission into a fine cavalry regiment, and with a kind offer from family to buy me one, my attention is turning to swords. In particular I have a question about the practicalities of carrying a leather scabbard in SD (or FAD, whatever it's called this week), in a regiment which wears a cross belt rather than a Sam Browne. Is the scabbard carried on a sword belt of some description, and how does this work in practice? Yours in (gen dit no wah) ignorance, RB.

http://www.army.mod.uk/documents/gen...2011_Srl_5.pdf

Does anyone know of places to get 2nd hand swords or anyone who is wanting to part with one. Looking for an RA sword. Would prefer a Willkins one as not heard too many good things about the Indian/Chinese ones.

C

I have a Wilkinson Sword and an Indian one. It would take a real spotter's eye to determine the difference, but your bank balance would - by about GBP1000! Pooley's took over the Wilkinson Sword tooling and produce extremly fine swords in India - at a reasonable price. There are other makers - including several Solingen firms (Germany's equivalent of Sheffield Steel), but they are pricey.

Sorry to dig up an old thread on such a long-shot, but it's worth a try. A friend has recently had his sword lost or stolen during the MOD Removals process while he was moving from Germany to Wiltshire.

His 1897 Pattern British Infantry Officer's sword was engraved on one side with his name and commissioning date (2005), and the other side of the blade has several lines from the hymn “I Vow to Thee My Country”. The sword was made by the now closed Imperial Sword Company, and was (badly) etched with the Royal Engineers cipher/decoration. It included a nickel and leather scabbard, sword frog, sword belt, both sword knots and a sword case. These items were stored in a plain white box.

The sword went missing during the removals process along with a number of his wives ball gowns which were stored dress bags. The likelihood is that that these items may have been wrongly delivered to an address (another service person) in the North of England. Disputes regarding who is liable for the loss of this item remain ongoing.

He's offering £300 reward for any information that leads to the recovery of this item. Please share this post with your friends within the military family. The chances are that a sword with such a distinctive engraving is likely to turn up; keep an eye out. Contact me if you have any information.

^ How bloody infuriating. I trust he's taken the Removals lot to task? Not that will bring back such sentimental items.

Good luck to you and your chum in your quest for the sword.

Originally Posted by RifleButts

Is the scabbard carried on a sword belt of some description, and how does this work in practice? Yours in (gen dit no wah) ignorance, RB.

See the description here: Royal Artillery Officers' Sword - Pooley Sword