Original British Victorian 93rd Regiment of Foot Bandsman's Short Sword circa 1850 MILITARIA Most of these are marked

Most of these are marked in some way

though there is some staining on the canvas from corrosion to the brass and steel rivets

Martin Anderson’s war was cold

trigger guard and Nose Cap with two barrel bands and a 25" barrel

muskets of Dutch origin saw use by nearly ever faction of the belligerents on both sides as well

Original British Victorian 93rd Regiment of Foot Bandsman's Short Sword circa 1850 MILITARIA Most of these are markedOriginal item: One only. Even in Georgian and Victorian times I can not imagine Bandsmen actually being required to enter combat with the enemy. However they were, at that time required to carry a sword, albeit a small one. Here is a typical VICTORIAN era Drummer's sword with brass hilt and crossguard with a molded "V. R." right in the cross guard on both sides. It has a double edged blade measuring 19", the overall length being 25". Found in a barn