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Post by Jordan Williams on Jan 15, 2020 23:17:17 GMT
That's a pretty big time span, do you know when the officer served and when, or what capacity he served in when? The Regimental Colonels for the 27th are listed here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/27th_(Inniskilling)_Regiment_of_FootAny of the following are in that time period: 1804–1826: Gen. Sir Francis Rawdon-Hastings, 1st Marquess of Hastings, KG, GCB, GCH 1826–1842: Gen. Hon. Sir Galbraith Lowry Cole, GCB 1842–1848: Lt-Gen. Sir John Maclean, KCB 1848–1853: Gen. Sir William Francis Patrick Napier, KCB 1853–1860: Lt-Gen. Edward Fleming, CB The general question is how to find a sword given a name? For association with the Battle of Waterloo, I would look at Gen. Sir Francis Rawdon-Hastings. For association with the Indian Mutiny, I would look at Lt-Gen Edward Fleming, CB. I am interested in the Regimental Officers and their associations with specific actions. Yes, there were many in the time period given but this is the time period of interest for a number of reasons: not the least of which are the regimental patterned swords of the era - which I prefer over later period; and the fact that I have an interest in that regiment specifically. Is there a specific persons sword you are looking for? As far as I know, there's not a way to find it unless it's been documented in a museum or private collection.
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Hank
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Post by Hank on Jan 15, 2020 23:19:48 GMT
Anywhere from the start of the Napoleonic Wars (1803) to the end of the Indian Mutiny/Independence Action (1858). LMAO..you are you serious? Good luck. It is a daunting task and my fickle tastes may determine in the future that I am interested in another time period and personality.
That is why I return to the original question: are there databases for looking up a name (or unit, action, etc...) to find an attributable sword (for sale or otherwise)?
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Post by Jordan Williams on Jan 16, 2020 0:48:21 GMT
LMAO..you are you serious? Good luck. It is a daunting task and my fickle tastes may determine in the future that I am interested in another time period and personality.
That is why I return to the original question: are there databases for looking up a name (or unit, action, etc...) to find an attributable sword (for sale or otherwise)?
Not at this moment that I know of. You can however research Wilkinson serial numbers to find the owner.
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Post by Pino on Jan 16, 2020 3:21:19 GMT
If your ultimate goal is to find the sword of Capt So-and-So from the 2dn Dragoons when he was Chief-Paymaster during the Crimean War, you'll have to check the auctions and internet quite often and be extremely lucky. There doesn't seem to be a specific research center for all named swords other than the Wilkinson records but with luck and patience you can stumble upon auctions like this one where some of these swords appear for sale. One of the best place to look is Great Scott Antiques which sells a quantity of regimental and attributed officer swords from the 1840's to WW2 Examples of what you seem to be looking for are found here, here and here.
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Post by aussieswordsman on Apr 3, 2020 12:02:40 GMT
Hank,
I collect 19th-century European military swords and I am always keen to pick up one that may be named. For British swords, you are looking for the initials engraved upon the blade, or in one case literally engraved with name and unit along the spine! THen ask for help on these sites. The members are incredible. Use Hart's List of British Officers if you have a rough idea of the time - normally from the royal cipher.
Using the Initials JED on an 1897 British Infantry sword I investigated Capt. John Edgar Dent (Queen Victoria cipher on the blade but the guard was an Edward VII). Used the expertise of the forums and Harts. Using the initials THR and 1854 on a British 1822 Cavalry officer's sword I investigated Thomas Hanson Ratcliff of the 9th Queen's Own Lancers.
Best of luck.
George
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