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3rd County of London Yeomanry 1908 sword?


Trooper B

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Hi all, New to the forum so forgive me for any obvious blunders!  I have a 1908 pattern cavalry sword that has the regimental markings 3 CLY.  I take this to be 3rd County of London Yeomanry.  I understand that this regiment were known as sharpshooters so my question is, did mounted yeomanry regiments armed with firearms also carry swords......or have I got it all wrong!

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Sorry I can’t help you Trooper, but you attracted a sword novice ! Though sadly not an expert.

The cavalry swords are rather desirable, any chance of a photo or two ?

regards Richard.

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On 04/02/2019 at 10:02, Trooper B said:

, did mounted yeomanry regiments armed with firearms also carry swords

 

The answer would be yes, I believe.

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Thanks for the picture and info Jools, I have been searching for pictures for some time.  Any idea as to the regiment pictured?  

 

RGJDEE, I’ll try and take some pictures over the weekend, I have 3 P08 cavalry swords and sold an IP08 to a guy in Texas last year.

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2 minutes ago, Trooper B said:

 Any idea as to the regiment pictured?  

 

 

Unfortunately not.

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Hi all, I have tried to get some piccies of my 3 PO8’s, please feel free to comment.  One is marked 3 CLY, one (faintly) Worc Yeo 209 and the third with the frog attached is unmarked or hidden by paint.  They’re not perfect but all of the blades are good............andI like them!

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Nice swords, the nicest, in my opinion, is definitely the 3.C.L.Y one because it isn't painted.

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Not my thing to be honest but all very nice looking - espcially that frog... Is that the normal pattern?

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Very nice pieces, most desirable,

nice mix of makers, 

regards Richard.

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Hi Trajan,  I believe this is the correct frog........ although as a newbie I am prepared to be told otherwise.   It was my first puchse and to be fair I then went off at a  tangent and purchased bayonets, webbing, helmets, knives and sniper shields etc!!!!  I am currently trying to decide which route to concentrate on, it’s a ****** trying to decide!

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