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Pattern 1856 Pioneer's sword for use in India, 1895 (c)

A pioneer sword has a dual purpose; it has a saw for use on construction projects, but is also a weapon for personal defence. Much of the Indian Army's work was undertaken in rough terrain and there was a steady demand for battalions of pioneers to aid road and bridge construction alongside the work of building fortifications.

NAM Accession Number

NAM. 1997-05-3-1

Copyright/Ownership

National Army Museum Copyright

Location

National Army Museum, Formation gallery

Object URL

https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=1997-05-3-1