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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2009 21:18:13 GMT
 A buddy found this 60 years ago in an outhouse. ;D We know it's a Saber, I think it may be a British version Patton [1908-1912]? It feels light in the hand, very responsive,I liked it. Markings are; DC 30 E X /90 ,94 GG1 G1   Any information would be appreciated. Thanks for looking [ |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2009 22:54:47 GMT
It is a British Pattern 1890 cavalry Trooper's Sword. The stamps indicate it was made at Enfield (E) and that it was issued in 1890 and reissued 1894. The broad arrow above the WD shows it is War Department property, and the X indicates that it was sold out of service. I am not the best at reading British inspection and government stamps, so you may want to post this at www.swordforum.com in the Antique and Military sword section. As for the GG1 G1 and DC, I am not sure, but they probably indicate the units to which the sword was issued. Given the Canadian provenance, GG could possible Governor General (Governor General's Bodyguard?) and the C in DC probably stands for Cavalry, but I have no Idea what the D means. Just guesses, though. Was the blade repaired? It looks like it cracked at some point. Regardless, it is a nice sword and a great (luck) find! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2009 23:11:22 GMT
Thanks Jonathan; In the years Buddy had it ,no never repaired.But I thought that it was a great job to. Would it break in that repair if used, or are they as good as new? I think he has a good find to. 1+ 4u
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2009 0:23:00 GMT
You are welcome.  If that is a crack, then I would advise against using it because it would probably break. BTW, it is definitely Canadian! DC=Dominion of Canada! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2009 0:33:36 GMT
Do you have any pics of the GG and GG1 and other markings? How about a pic of the tip of the blade?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2009 1:04:27 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2009 1:09:07 GMT
Thanks. I cannot see the markings in that photo, unfortunately. Did you see my reply re: the DC marking?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2009 1:18:24 GMT
Yes I did .But I never took a pics of them .  I try tomorrow. I'm new to posting pics.Thanks again for helping |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2009 1:48:20 GMT
That's no problem. I meant that I discovered that DC means "Dominion of Canada".
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2009 9:01:18 GMT
Nifty saber. Certainly the most random thing to find in an outhouse, ever.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2009 14:29:37 GMT
Nice...hope you washed your hands after handling.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2009 22:00:05 GMT
Nifty saber. Certainly the most random thing to find in an outhouse, ever. M. My thoughts exactly. And thanks for the informed reply Jonathan. A very interesting thread! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2009 14:45:11 GMT
Some new pics Jonathan, I hope will lead to further details?  Pics as above. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2009 16:37:28 GMT
Thanks for the additional pics! The '90 on the spine confirms that it is a P1890 cavalry trooper's sword. And as for the markings on the grip, I am positive it is actually GGBG, which would be Governor General's Body Guard! I have seen a number of P1908s marked to this unit, but this is the first 19th century pattern I have seen that belonged to them. Your friend has found a great piece of Canadian history! I imagine Google will be useful in researching the GGBG and its history. PS--The tip may have been blunted for drill purposes, but could also be blunt due to simple wear and tear. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2009 17:32:52 GMT
O.K. JONATHAN !!! He will be delighted to know after all this time. I hope that he will not leave it in his garage any longer, he chases Raccoons with it . Hope to hear from you again; Thanks |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2009 13:16:59 GMT
Where is the picture of the repair?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2009 14:32:17 GMT
Where is the picture of the repair? Sorry. I did not no that if you delete pics on photo shop that they are also deleted from the forum too. Sadly some of the pics are gone. I restored what I could . I'm new to posting and will not make that mistake again! :-
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If that is a crack, then I would advise against using it because it would probably break. BTW, it is definitely Canadian! DC=Dominion of Canada!
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