Royal Navy 1805 Officers Sabre (Lord Nelson) by Lantern Amouries
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Royal Navy 1805 Officers Sword as worn by Lord Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar 1805
Lantern Armouries Royal navy 1805 Officers Sword is handmade by Sword smiths using traditional craftsman's methods and has all the features of the originals
Lord Horatio Nelson would have been one of the first to adopt the 1805 pattern and after his death in the famous Battle of Trafalgar, his 1805 pattern sword was returned to England and is on display at the Nelson Museum.
Royal Navy 1805 Officers Sword as worn by Lord Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar 1805
Lantern Armouries Royal navy 1805 Officers Sword is handmade by Sword smiths using traditional craftsman's methods and has all the features of the originals including.
- Gold wire bound grip
- Brass lion head handle
- Single Brass knuckle guard
- Ivory Handle ( imitation)
- Stamped on blade with maker Gill & co
- Straight polished steel blade
- Blade length 33"
- Overall length 37 1/2"
- Scabbard Black leather with brass fittings
- Twin hanging hooks
- Correct weight and balance
- Some added age to look older
In 1805, the Royal Navy introduce some uniformity in the swords carried by it's officers and issued it's first regulation pattern sword. It was the hilt that was influenced by the 1803 Infantry sabre which started to be used by Naval and Royal Marine officers.. All officers of the Royal Navy would have been expected to acquire one. The use of the sword continued throughout the Napoleonic Wars until it was replaced with the 1827 pattern.
Lord Horatio Nelson would have been one of the first to adopt the 1805 pattern and after his death in the famous Battle of Trafalgar, his 1805 pattern sword was returned to England and is on display at the Nelson Museum.
| Weight (g) | 2001.00 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lantern Armouries |
| Restricted Product? | Yes |
| Affiliation | British |
| Service | Navy |
| Knives and Tools Type | Dagger/Sword |
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