This fantastic 1845 pattern infantry officer’s piquet weight sword was made between 1845 and 1854. In 1854, army regulations required that the Gothic hilt have a fixed guard instead of the previous 1822 pattern guard with a folding section.
The 835mm single-edged blade has a flat spine above a broad single fuller on both sides and is the “Wilkinson” 1845 pattern. The blade retains its factory edge and has a 250mm upper edge and terminates in a spear point.
Being of piquet (also known as levee) weight, the blade is only 19mm wide at the ricasso. Levee or piquet weight swords were intended for wearing at social functions, such as balls (levees) or for wearing during peacetime piquet (guard) duty.
The blade is in excellent condition and is etched on both sides with arches, foliate scrollwork and the crowned cypher of Queen Victoria. The ricasso bears a brass proof stud.
The gilt brass guard is of the earlier 1822 pattern with a folding section and bears an oval cartouche containing Queen Victorias’ (1837-1901) Royal cypher. The guard is in excellent condition, retaining its original gilt finish. The action of the folding section is crisp and tight. The shagreen grip is in excellent condition with three strands of wire. The hilt’s back strap has acanthus style decoration flowing into the stepped teardrop pommel with a tang button.
The sword is complete with its plated steel scabbard with twin suspension rings. The scabbard is in excellent condition with minimal tiny specks of tarnish on the lower half. The sword sheathes and draws smoothly and is held firmly within the scabbard.
This is a fantastic example of a Victorian infantry officer’s piquet weight sword made between 1845 and 1854.
£450.00
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