Highland Broadsword

Highland Broadsword

Highland Broadsword

The 1831 Highland Broadsword is characterised as a two-edged cut and thrust sword complete with a nickel-plated steel basket guard. Originally commissioned as the traditional weaponry of Highland Officers it is also known as the Highland Officer’s Sword.

The two distinctive characteristics of its hilt are its lining and fringe. The white buckskin lining is enclosed on the outside with red superfine silk, whilst its edges are crossed with blue silk ribbon.

The 1831 Highland Broadsword is supplied with either a brown leather scabbard with plated steel mouthpiece or in a nickel-plated steel scabbard.

Crown Swords is the only UK company to provide every pattern of sword and scabbard currently in use by the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces. All of our materials, including our steel, is sourced from UK registered suppliers. Renowned as one of the finest in the world, our steel is produced in a Ministry of Defence audited and approved plant by ISO 9001 accredited WSC/TSE UK.

All swords adhere strictly to current MOD regulation and are commissioned to be carried on parade by officers of His Majesty’s Armed Forces and Commonwealth.

Crown Swords offers a 0% payment option when purchasing any officers sword, scabbard and parade package. Enquire today to discuss your tailored plan with one of our experienced consultants.

Each stage of production is overseen by the Former General Manager of Wilkinson Sword, Mr. Malcolm Ordever.

Mr. Malcolm Ordever
Former General Manager of Wilkinson Sword
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Sword Specification

Blade
High carbon tempered steel polished and etched
Length of blade shoulder to point
825mm ± 5mm
Width of blade at shoulder
28mm ± 0.75mm
Thickness of blade at shoulder
6.3mm ± 0.1mm
Overall length of Sword
980mm ± 5mm
Weight of Sword
1418g ± 60g
Nickel-plated brass
Nickel-plated brass
Nickel-plated brass
Nickel-plated bronze
Under cap
Nickel-plated mild steel
Spigot
Nickel-played mild steel
Ferrule
Nickel-plated brass
Grip
Wooden core covered in fish skin woven with silver-plated copper wire
Lining
White, scarlet and royal blue buff hide inside superfine cover outside silk edging
Fringe (Tassel)
Crimson and white silk buff hide
Scabbard
Nickel-plated mild steel 1mm cast scabbard
User
Commissioned Officers of the Royal Regiments of Scotland and The London Scottish
NATO (NSN)
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