British Pattern 1864 Practice Swords / Gymnasium Sabres

Both made by Wilkinson and etched “Royal Military College / Prize / June 1870”.

According to Matt Easton, “The 1864 pattern was the regulation British Army fencing sabre in use during most of the second half of Queen Victoria's reign, officially until 1895, and it was the regulation practice sword in use during the time of the manuals by Burton, Hutton, Waite and others.”

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Sword 1

Weight 1 lb. 12.5 oz., blade length 32.5", blade width at ricasso 1", blade thickness at ricasso ~0.25", grip length ~5.5", PoB ~4".

Sword 2