Name/TitleModel 1845 Infantry Officer Dress Sword and Scabbard of Major Colin Charles Blumer MM., MID.
About this objectLevee Style Sword inside a metal Scabbard, owned by Major Colin Charles Blumer MM., MID.
The item comes with a printed biography of Major Blumer with an attached photograph and also a copy of a citation for the Military Medal.
British Model 1845 Infantry Officers Sword (has slight curve) fitted with Gothic Hilt featuring a New South Wales State Arms Badge. The Brass Gothic Hilt and wire twists over black sharks skin (now grey/white) handle 18k yellow gold gilt.
Blade is believed to be from E. Thurkle, London as the blade plug within the star has Proved with T in centre of blade Plug. It is believed to have been produced at their works 1860-1897: Edward Thurkle of London. Other example in AWM Collection is Circa 1870.
The Blade also featured the NSW State Badge etched to the blade below the Crown of Queen Victoria.
The blade is encased in a nickel plated metal scabbard with two rings.
MakerE. Thurkle, London
Maker RoleManufacturer
Date Made1860-1897
PeriodVictorian Era
Place MadeLondon, UK
Place NotesThe maker has been identified as Edward Thurkle, London.
Medium and MaterialsSteel
Copper Silver wire
Brass
Shark Skin
18K Yellow Gold Gilt
Style and IconographyVictorian
Inscription and Marks1845 Pattern Levee blade with NSW State Badge under VR Crown on both Sides acid etched in to the blade with a Gothic Hilt containing the cartouche Badge of New South Wales.
TechniqueMetallurgy
MeasurementsW: 90 mm
L: 1020 mm
H: 110 mm
Subject and Association KeywordsWeapons accessories
Subject and Association KeywordsWeapons
Subject and Association KeywordsSword
Subject and Association KeywordsMilitary Equipment
Subject and Association KeywordsUniform Accessories
Subject and Association KeywordsAustralian Military Forces
Subject and Association DescriptionRoyal New South Wales Regiment - Colonial Military Forces
