REME MUSEUM of TECHNOLOGY

 
Weapon No 298
Swords Warrant Officer No 2 Mk I - Artillery

Only a limited number of these have been utilised for Warrant Officers.

 
Weapon No 313
Sword Cavalry Indian Patt '08

A modified version of our Sword Cavalry No I Mk 1* Patt '08 which was adopted by the Indian Army in 1918. The blade is identical but marked 'IP '08'. The hilt generally was much smaller to suit the smaller hand of the average Indian trooper. The guard of the Indian pattern, while generally the same shape, was without the reinforcing piece. The grip is only 5¾ inches long compared to our 6¼ inches. In addition, the bowl of the guard is smaller, at its widest point being 4¾ inches against our 5½ inches.

 
Weapon No 314
Sword, Scottish Regiments, Field Officer Gordon Highlanders

The same pattern sword, with the appropriate regimental device inserted in the centre, was also carried by Field Officers of the Royal Scots, Royal Scots Fusiliers and King's Own Scottish Borderers. This is a presentation sword and bears the inscription 'From TNL to HKL Feb 1902'. The sword number is 39220.

 
Weapon No 315
Sword, Warrant Officer, Highland Regiment

This sword was formerly carried by RSM Morrison HLI, the father of Major 'A' Morrison REME.

 
Weapon No 316
Sword, Infantry Officers, Pattern 1845

A modified version of the Pattern 1822, the difference being in the construction of the blade and the quality of steel. This weapon was manufactured after 1854, which is evident by the omission of the hinged inner portion of the guard.

 
Weapon No 317
Sword, SSgt, No 4 Mk I Pattern 1898

A revised version of the original Pattern 1898. It differs only in having on the hilt the Tudor crown instead of the St Edward's and the cipher of Edward VII in place of that of Victoria.

 
Weapon No 318
Sword, SSgt, Gilt Hilt Pattern 1889

This sword succeeded the Pattern 1866. It has a gilt brass Gothic hilt of normal pattern, but rather smaller than that of the 1866, being only 5½ inches in overall length. The 32¾ inch blade is a straight version of the Pattern  845 Infantry Officers Blade (Weapon No 316).

 
Weapon No 321
Afghan Sword

Typical type of sword as used by Afghanistan tribesmen.

 
Weapon No 322
German Naval Cutlass, 19th Century

The cutlass used by the German Petty Officers and seamen of the 'Kreigsmarine' in the early 19th Century.

 
Weapon No 323
Sword, SSgt, Steel Hilt Pattern 1889

This sword replaced the one approved in 1856 for dismounted SSgts, and was thereafter adopted by dismounted SSgts of the Royal Artillery.

 
Weapon No 324
Sabre, 5th Cavalry Punjab Frontier Force (Trooper)

A regimental pattern Sabre carried by Troopers of the 5th Punjab Cavalry.

 
Weapon No 325
Sabre, 5th Cavalry Punjab Frontier Force (Officers)

The only other officers to carry this Sabre were the regimental officers of the 4th Bengal Cavalry and Probyn's Horse (5th King Edward VII's Own Lancers). It has a Mameluke hilt.

 
Weapon No 326
Japanese Sword (Officers)

Carried by Japanese officers during World War 2.

 
Weapon No 327
Japanese Sword (Warrant Officer)

Carried by Warrant Officers of the Japanese Army in World War 2.

 
Weapon No 328
Decorated, Native Sword, Malaya/Borneo/Burma

This sword is typical of that carried by village headmen in the area of the Malay Straits. It is sometimes referred to as a 'Dah' (knife). The hair on the hilt is often human.

 
Weapon No 390
Japanese Officer's Sword with Scabbard

Detail as for Weapon No 326. This weapon is mounted on a plaque, which gives full details on an inscription plate.

 
Weapon No 391
Pair of Japanese Swords with Scabbards

Mounted on plaque bearing inscription plate.

 
Weapon No 392
Light Cavalry Officer Sword, Pattern 1796

This sword, introduced during the reign of George III, was carried by officers of the 7th Light Dragoons. This Unit, known as the 'Old Saucy Seventh', was commanded for some time by the gallant and well-known Lieutenant-General Henry Lord Paget, whose name was linked with the 'Paget Percussion Carbine'. The stirrup hilted sword remained the regulation pattern until 1822.

This sword was presented to the Museum by Major-General H Macdonald-Smith.

 
Weapon No 397
Officer's Dress Sword HLI (Claymore)

Officially designated 'Scottish Officer's Broad Sword, Patt 1865, Basket Guard'. This was the property of the late Captain R M Potter TD HLI. It was presented by his two daughters, Mrs J Campbell and Mrs K S Griffiths. The blade is engraved with Queen Victoria's cypher, the regimental badge and the maker's name, Leckie Graham & Co, 116 Union Street, Glasgow. The leather scabbard was used with the Sam Browne belt. Captain R M Potter was the father-in-law of Captain K S Griffiths REME.

 
Weapon No 398
Japanese Officer's Sword (Metal Scabbard)

One of the many Japanese Army officers' swords surrendered to Admiral The Lord Louis Mountbatten, Supreme Allied Commander SEAC, on the surrender of the Japanese Army in Burma 1945.

 
Weapon No 399
Japanese Officer's Sword (Leather Scabbard)

This sword, presented to the Museum by Major R Le Carst, is of very good quality. They were carried by high ranking officers only or were made privately and handed down as family heirlooms. This good quality sword is easily identified by the cutting edge of the blade, which is made from high grade steel and welded onto the separately forged blade.

 
Weapon No 400
Volunteer Artillery Sword with Scabbard

This sword is identical to Weapon No 323 with the exception that the blade is engraved 'Volunteer'.

A presentation from Major-General Sir Bertram Rowcroft KBE CBE.

 
Weapon No 401
Royal Artillery Sword (Officers)

This is the sword reintroduced into the Royal Artillery by Dress Regulations of 1920. It is the pattern '08 Cavalry Blade (Straight) fitted to the Royal Artillery pattern hilt.

A presentation from Major-General Sir Bertram Rowcroft KBE CBE.

 
Weapon No 404
Cavalry Sword (Troopers) with Scabbard

Cavalry Trooper's Sword, which is the Indian pattern of our own Pattern '08.

Presented by Major General W H Lord CB CBE.

 
Weapon No 405
German Duelling Sword (Late Pattern)

These two German Duelling Swords were presented by the OC 37 Base Workshops REME.

 
Weapon No 406
German Duelling Sword (Early Pattern)

These two German Duelling Swords were presented by the OC 37 Base Workshops REME.

 
Weapon No 427
Staff Officer's Sword Patt 1822 with Dress Scabbard

Swords of this pattern may be found with a longer blade and crossed sword and baton replaced the Royal Cypher in the guard. These were carried by General Officers. These swords also had the folding hilt.

Presented by Major-General W H Lord CB CBE.

 
Weapon No 428
Sword S/Sgt Patt 1898 No 4 Mk I

Detail as for Weapon No 317. Donated by OC 37 Base Workshops REME.

Museum Number - E:02.0157.15

 
Weapon No 431
Short Dress Sword 1800

One of a number of swords worn with the dress uniform of the day.