Name/Title
1885 Pattern Calvary Trooper Sword manufactured by Robert Mole & Son, Birmingham, UK - (CGG Sword #4) - Unattributed but with Makers Mark and Crown Inspector stampsDescription
An 1885 pattern cavalry trooper's sword by Robert Mole & Sons, Birmingham, with curved single-edged blade, blade length 87.5cm, steel bowl guard, pierced with Maltese cross design, chequered grip, with steel scabbard.
Markings:
1. Single Arrow - Military (War Department pre-1914)
2. 'Crown over B 26' - Crown Inspection stamp Birmingham (UK) - original and reinstated
3. 'B' - Birmingham date stamp (1885-1906)
4. 'X' - Bending test mark
5. '3.98' - Date (Month and Year) Sword was re-instated into military service (March 1898)
6. '/90 Mole' - Manufacturer Mark and sword pattern
ENGRAVING: "The Robert Mole & Sons Co. Maker, Birmingham"Context
Robert Mole and Sons of Granville Street, Birmingham - Hermann Mohll, a German craftsman and several associates came to England and in 1690 and established a sword making business. In 1835, a descendant of Hermann Mohll, Robert Mole moved the business to Birmingham (UK) and established it there under the present company The Robert Mole & Sons Makers Company.Created By
Bertille L. HurelCreate Date
August 18, 2022Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
July 15, 2026
