1821 Pattern Sword Belonging To Colonel H. R. L. Howard, Who Saw Service In The Zulu Campaign.

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The sword has a slightly curved, single edged blade double-edged towards the point cut with a fuller running along the back edge. The blade bears the makers name, ‘HENRY WILKINSON PALL MALL LONDON’ is etched with scrolled foliate designs and with Colonel Howards monogram and family motto ‘HRLH VIGILANDO VICTOR’. The sword has a three bar guard with steel back-strap and wire bound fish skin grip, complete in original steel scabbard with contemporary field repair. The sword bears Wilkinsons number 18140. S

Colonel Henry Richard Lloyd Howard C.B. 1900; late Col. Cheshire Royal Engineers Railway Battalion; Hon. Col. Denbigshire Hussars, Imperial Yeomanry; late a Gentleman-At-Arms; late Major, 16th Lancers. Served in Zulu War 1879 (medal with clasp); commanded 9th Battalion. Imperial Yeomanry, South Africa 1900-01 (dispatches, medal with 4 clasps)

Posts : 2 Join date : 2010-09-11

Now thats an absolutely cracking blade, many thanks indeed for sharing images. Exactly the type of sword I look for, beautiful and with great history. The number dates it to 1871.

unclemonty. Welcome to the forum. I spend quite a bit of time surfing the web. Came across a BEAUMONT-ADAMS REVOLVER.

http://1879zuluwar.forumotion.com/british-colonial-uniforms-weapons-f4/beaumont-adams-revolver-t2704.htm

If i find anymore swords will post image or link..

Posts : 2 Join date : 2010-09-11

Hi Littlehand,

Many thanks for the welcome, and the link to the revolver. I own a similar one, but with a patent rammer. I would dearly love the later cartridge version.

Do you own the sword in the thread?

Kind regards,

Monty