1786-1912
The Regulation Patterns
An Illustrated Price Guide for Collectors
by
Harvey J S Withers
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Softback Edition
Price: £35.95
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With over 1500 full colour photographs
If you are interested in the history of British military swords then this is the book for you! It comprises well over 1500 full colour photographs of British swords and is the first and only full colour price guide for collectors of British regulation military swords.
Detailed photographs and illustrations of all the British regulation sword patterns from 1786 – 1912 are included in the book. Close up shots of both the blade, hilt and scabbard make for an informative and ideal resource for the serious antique sword collector.
British swords that are featured include:
Cavalry Swords
Infantry Swords
Naval Swords
Scottish Swords
General Officers’ Swords
Departmental Swords
Also included are special sections on:
The Wilkinson Sword Serial Number Index
Index of British sword makers and retailers
Sword Markings
Sword Knots
Here are some sample pages below.
There is also a short and informative history of the Wilkinson Company and photographic descriptions of how a Wilkinson Sword was manufactured. Importantly for collectors, the Wilkinson Sword serial number date index (from 1854) has been reproduced to enable serious collectors to accurately date their Wilkinson swords.
Sword Exercise for Cavalry and Collecting Antique British Military Swords Today
Illustrated excerpts and descriptions from the 1796 Sword Exercise for Cavalry by Napoleonic British cavalry officer, Gaspard Le Marchant are reproduced in detail and there are also informative sections on collecting antique swords in today’s marketplace. Importantly, the subject of care and preservation of antique swords is covered in detail and there is also a comprehensive bibliography to help the collector further their knowledge of British military swords.
Foreword by Frederick Wilkinson
The Foreword has been written by the renowned and famous edged weapons and antique arms author, Frederick Wilkinson.
Quality book production
Book length is 176 pages and it is printed on luxury 130gsm satin paper with a hardwearing, full colour, laminated softback cover.
READ THE REVIEWS OF THE BOOK
“Well researched, well written and well illustrated, this book is an essential addition for the sword collector”
Gun Mart Magazine.
“It is by far and away the best reference guide to Victorian era British swords and is highly recommended”
Stuart Mowbray, Man at Arms Magazine.
“Contains plenty of information……a valuable addition to our library”
National Army Museum, London.
“….is a very worthwhile addition to any sword collector’s bookshelf”
The Armourer Magazine.
Autographed Copies
I would be delighted to personally sign copies – please let me know if you want it signed.
