WW.I british officers sword. 3rd Lancashire Artillery Volunteers
Article about: Hi, I have just picked up this sword which I presume is a WW.1 British officers sword. Its not in bad condition although it could do with a clean and most of the wire to the grip has gone. I
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Nice sword, and though not something I collect it is earlier than WWI, probably Victorian in date. A British sword collector will be along sooner or later, or someone who can search for the date for it. The unit was in existence as the 3rd Lancashire Artillery Volunteers [1st East Lancashire Artillery] 1860-1921 and would have been a militia unit at some stage before becoming a Territorial force unit I assume.
Regards,
Jerry
Whatever
its just an opinion.
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Yes that's a Victorian crown, so based on what Jerry said we can narrow this to 1860-1901.
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Blimey, Victorian!!! does that make it more desirable than if it were WW.1. I really have no idea if this is a good sword with regards to collectability or value. Does anyone out there collect Lancashire Victorian swords?
Thanks once again.
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I haven't noticed much difference in value between Victorian and ww1 period swords, they are certainly collectable but not uncommon and the value will be modest. It's a nice sword though.
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It depends how many swords survive for the unit and of course for bladed weapons, condition is a big factor in value.
Regards,
Jerry
Whatever
its just an opinion.
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The blade is in good condition, not mint but still very presentable. I just need someone with an interest in this area now to be interested in it. I must not allow myself to be sidetracked into other areas.
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I’m incredibly, incredibly late to this thread, but if you’re still active on here Jersey did you end up selling the sword? I might be interested if you still have it around, I collect swords, live in Lancashire and wouldn’t mind a local volunteer unit sabre.
Jordan
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