Category: 1822 Pattern Infantry

1822/45 Infantry Pattern

1822 Pattern Infantry Collection #: 2020.012 Type: Infantry Officer Nationality: British Pattern: 1822 Date: 1852 – 1874 Hilt: Gilt Brass Blade Length: 83cm (32 5/8″) Blade Width: 2.5cm (1″) Overall Length: 96.5cm (38″) Maker: No Markings This sword technically is the British 1822 pattern officers’ sword of the Victorian era. However, it is slightly outside […]

1822/45 Infantry Pattern

1822 Infantry Pattern

1822 Pattern Infantry Collection #: 2020.011 Type: Infantry Officer Nationality: British Pattern: 1822 Date: 1837 – 1845 Hilt: Brass Blade Length: 80.7cm (31 1/4″) Blade Width: 2.8cm (1 1/8″) Overall Length: 94.5cm (37 1/4″) Maker: No Legible Markings This is the British 1822 pattern officers’ sword of the Victorian era. “The precise origins of this […]

1822 Infantry Pattern

1822 Infantry Sergeants Pattern WMIV

Introduced in 1822 to replace the 1796 pattern infantry sword. This model is referred to as either a sergeant’s version of the 1822 pattern or a private purchase with a solid guard and fullered blade – collectors seem to be divided in opinion.

1822 Infantry Sergeants Pattern WMIV

1822 Infantry Sergeant’s Pattern WMIV

1822 Pattern Sergeant’s Sword. The years leading up to 1822 saw the introduction (officially adopted in 1822) of a new pattern of sword for infantry officers. With a solid guard and fullered blade, this is the sergeant’s version.

1822 Infantry Sergeant’s Pattern WMIV

1822 Infantry Pattern GRIV

A King George IV 1822 pattern with darkened pipe-backed blade and folding guard in solid condition. the blade has been broken but resharpened at some point.

1822 Infantry Pattern GRIV