British P1908 Heavy Cavalry Sword Scottish operations of the Flying Column

operations of the Flying Column in the Kurram Valley

with horn handle and brass mounting

1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Officer's Sabre

Edward VII

Unfortunately tortoise shell cover is peeling

British P1908 Heavy Cavalry Sword Scottish operations of the Flying ColumnBritish P1908 Heavy Cavalry Sword. The last service sword issued to the cavalry of the British Army. It has been called the most effective cavalry sword ever designed, although its introduction occurred as swords finally became obsolete as military weapons. In use, it, like other thrust based cavalry swords, is best described as a one handed lance, due to its complete lack of utility for anything but the charge. Colonial troops, who could expect to