sword, infantry officer, pattern 1822, sword, infantry
Accession Number
NAM.1972-10-27-1
Description
Pattern 1822, Infantry Officer’s sword, probably made and used by the British Auxiliary Legion, during the Carlist Wars, 1833-37 (c); pipe backed normal pattern blade with fitted leather washer, etched and engraved, no traces of blueing, areas of old pitting; scrollwork, crown over Spanish arms and scrolls on inside of blade; floral scrolls and crown over crossed ‘I’s over 2 (Isabella II) scrolls on outside of blade; normal pattern ‘gothic’ brass hilt, with fall; cartouche on hilt engraved with Spanish coat of arms, with palm fronds beside and surmounted with crown. Associated with Carlist Wars (1833-1840).
Campaigns
Carlist Wars (1833-1840)
Associated collection







