November 15, 20187 yr #1 Belonged to Officers in the Cornish Militia. Two brothers served, so these would have belonged to either one. The one is still in nice condition, while the other is suffering from rust. Cool that they still exist, though and could be identified as to owner. This is a really cool sword style, and was made between 1796-1821. The second (rusty) one is slightly shorter and slightly more curved, so could have been for an Infantry officer.
November 15, 20187 yr Author #2 Detail of blade and hilt: Here is the second one: If anyone has one of these type swords, would love to see pictures, feel free to post!
November 15, 20187 yr Author #4 Yes, we have it narrowed down to two brothers. They were in the Fencibles, and their uniforms at the time would have been something like this. These swords are still in the family. There were three Brothers in the Fencibles, but the oldest died in 1797, and would most likely have had a 1793 version, I believe. Really cool!
November 16, 20187 yr #7 Great looking swords in super condition. Got to love the brothers connection. Thanks for showing them Tony
November 17, 20187 yr Author #8 Both brothers were MPs, but also officers in the Royal Cornwall Militia.
November 20, 20187 yr #9 We have a nearly identical example of the first sword named to Captain Christian Sackrider of the 144th NY Militia in the War of 1812. Sackrider settled here on a land grant in 1834. The sword came from his Great Grandson who was a WWI vet. Ours is eerily similar and we have the hangar as well. Scott
November 20, 20187 yr Author #10 We have a nearly identical example of the first sword named to Captain Christian Sackrider of the 144th NY Militia in the War of 1812. Sackrider settled here on a land grant in 1834. The sword came from his Great Grandson who was a WWI vet. Ours is eerily similar and we have the hangar as well. Scott By hanger, do you mean the chain part that would attach to those two round rings? If so, would love to see a picture of what it would actually have looked like!
November 21, 20187 yr #11 By hanger, do you mean the chain part that would attach to those two round rings? If so, would love to see a picture of what it would actually have looked like! Yes, that is the hangar and I will try to get some pics for you. It is currently on exhibit and in a cabinet, so as I am re-working some things I will get it out so you can see close ups. Scott
November 21, 20187 yr #12 Certainly one of the nicer 1797's I have seen. Mine is all covered in patina. No fire blue or guild left on mine. Very very cool. Ron
January 26, 20197 yr #15 Two excellent swords Elizabeth. Are there makers/distributors markings on either one of them by chance? Also, you should attack that red (active) rust with a little light gun oil to keep down any damage. Black rust is OK and is not eating away at the metal but red rust is always a problem as it is actively causing problems. A light rub down with gun, or sewing machine, oil will not hurt the swords. Don't use penetrating oil like WD40 though.
January 26, 20197 yr Author #16 Two excellent swords Elizabeth. Are there makers/distributors markings on either one of them by chance? Also, you should attack that red (active) rust with a little light gun oil to keep down any damage. Black rust is OK and is not eating away at the metal but red rust is always a problem as it is actively causing problems. A light rub down with gun, or sewing machine, oil will not hurt the swords. Don't use penetrating oil like WD40 though. Sent you a PM!
February 8, 20197 yr Author #17 Hi! For reference, I thought I would post links to bios of the two brothers whose swords these were. My Sister got the webpages up with information and their pictures, and I thought some might like to see whose swords these were. http://eliotsofporteliot.com/eliots/eliot-john-earl.html http://eliotsofporteliot.com/eliots/eliot-william.html
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