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Monty Vallve
Location: Perth, Western Australia Joined: 14 Feb 2007
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Martin Wilkinson
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The photo links aren't working...
"A bullet you see may go anywhere, but steel's, almost bound to go somewhere."
Schola Gladiatoria
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Monty Vallve
Location: Perth, Western Australia Joined: 14 Feb 2007
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sorry mate, I suck at the internet. Try again
Cheers
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William Goodwin
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'ello Monty,
Try www.oldswords.com for a multitude of photos..you'll have to register first, but it's free. Mark Cloke
has done a brilliant job with this web-site.
I'll try and dig up more background info. on the 1885''s when I get home this eve..after work. (that's if someone hasn't already provided the info. you've requested).
Nice pieces BTW !!!!
Cheers,
Bill
Roanoke Sword Guilde
roanokeswordguilde@live.com
"I was born for this" - Joan of Arc
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Monty Vallve
Location: Perth, Western Australia Joined: 14 Feb 2007
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Cheers Bill
As a newbie to this stuff all help is very much appreciated
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Martin Wilkinson
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Yep, they now work.
Have you got any photos of the blade?
"A bullet you see may go anywhere, but steel's, almost bound to go somewhere."
Schola Gladiatoria
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Monty Vallve
Location: Perth, Western Australia Joined: 14 Feb 2007
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yeah, hold on a tick and I will upload them
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Monty Vallve
Location: Perth, Western Australia Joined: 14 Feb 2007
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Steve Grisetti
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The swords certainly cleaned up very nicely, Monty. Congratulations on the acquisitions!
"...dismount thy tuck, be yare in thy preparation, for thy assailant is quick, skilful, and deadly."
- Sir Toby Belch
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Monty Vallve
Location: Perth, Western Australia Joined: 14 Feb 2007
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Yeah thanks fellas,
whilst I appreciate everyones responses so far it seem like all I have is bagging of the sword about how crap it was. I will not be printing that for the mounting. You must remeber I wish to present these unique items to my friends and family.
Does anyone have anything positive and instructive to add such as the campaigns in which they were involved?
Was it seriously that bad?
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Jonathan Hopkins
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Monty,
Although the 1885 is a much maligned sword, at least according to some, I believe it enjoyed a relatively long life (by Victorian standards) as a weapon used by Yeoman Cavalry units. If the pattern was complete rubbish, I think it would have been discarded faster than it was. If you are interested in learning about the conflicts in which this pattern might have been used, try here. It is a section of www.regiments.org --a very useful site for information on British regiments and its wars. A cursory look suggests that this pattern probably saw action in the 1st Sudan War, West Africam Rhodesia, the 3rd Burma War, etc. You will want to examine the specific engagements to see what units were present, but this site should give you an idea of where the 1885 saw service. I have recently begun reading Byron Farwell's Queen Victoria's Little Wars. It is a fun read, if a little old-fashioned in some of the worldviews and language used (it's from the '70s, I think). When I get home this evening I will see what I can find regarding specific information on the pattern, photos, etc.
Jonathan
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Jonathan Hopkins
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Monty,
I have not had any luck with photos. I can show you how this sword would have been worn on a saddle, however. (See attachment). Also, please check your PMs.
Jonathan
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British P1890 and P1899 cavalry swords from a back issue of "Military Illustrated".
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