1805 Pattern Royal Navy Officer’s Sword Replica with Leather Scabbard

Represent the officer’s side of Britain’s sailing navy with this 1805 Pattern Royal Navy Officer’s Sword reproduction. Its straight blade and contrasting brass-and-faux-ivory hilt evoke the ornamented naval swords associated with senior officers during the early nineteenth century. The design offers a distinctive alternative to the shorter cutlasses commonly associated with sailors.

The blade is tempered 1060–1065 high-carbon steel and supplied unsharpened. Brass forms the guard, backplate, and pommel, while brass wire detailing complements the faux-ivory grip. A peened pommel secures the hilt assembly, providing a traditional construction detail without implying an unverified tang configuration.

The listed point of balance places the sword’s weight noticeably forward of the guard, giving the long blade a substantial presence in hand. Its included leather scabbard, fitted with brass accents and suspension rings, completes the presentation for a naval collection or period officer’s ensemble. The supplier classifies the sword as “battle ready”; that classification and an unsharpened edge do not establish suitability for contact reenactment or sparring.

Features

• 1805-pattern naval styling: Represents an important stage in the standardization of Royal Navy officers’ swords.

• Tempered high-carbon steel blade: Uses 1060–1065 steel rather than decorative stainless steel.

• Unsharpened edge: Provides the supplied configuration for collecting and display.

• Brass hilt fittings: Create the warm metallic contrast characteristic of ornamented officer’s swords.

• Faux-ivory grip with brass wire: Recreates the visual character of historical ivory grips using a substitute material.

• Peened pommel: Adds a traditional method of securing the hilt assembly.

• Leather scabbard with brass fittings: Completes the sword’s period-inspired presentation.

• Brass suspension rings: Provide attachment points for a compatible sword suspension system; belt not specified as included.

Specifications

Dimensions and Weight

• Manufacturer / brand: Universal Swords.

• Model reference: US-S109.

• Historical pattern: Royal Navy officer’s sword, 1805.

• Era represented: Early nineteenth century / Napoleonic era.

• Blade material: Tempered 1060–1065 high-carbon steel.

• Blade form: Straight.

• Edge: Unsharpened.

• Guard, backplate, and pommel: Brass.

• Grip: Faux ivory with brass wire detailing.

• Construction: Peened pommel; exact tang dimensions and configuration not specified.

• Finish: Brass fittings and faux-ivory grip; blade surface finish not specified.

• Scabbard: Leather with brass accents and brass hanging rings.

• Supplier classification: Battle ready.

• Country of origin: India.

• Included accessories: Scabbard; Note: sword belt, sword knot, and display stand not specified as included.

Converted blade measurements are approximate.

History

In 1805, the Royal Navy introduced prescribed officer’s sword patterns to bring greater consistency to previously varied, privately selected weapons. An ornamented version for commanders and higher ranks featured a white ivory grip and lion-head pommel, while a plainer version for junior officers used a dark grip and rounded pommel. These patterns combined features from contemporary Army swords, reflecting shared Georgian military design traditions. This reproduction’s faux-ivory grip evokes the ornamented branch of that naval tradition.

For collectors of British naval edged weapons, this Universal Swords reproduction combines recognizable 1805-pattern styling with a tempered steel blade, brass fittings, and an accompanying leather scabbard. Its appeal lies in its period-inspired materials and complete presentation, making it a strong addition to a Napoleonic naval display or officer’s costume ensemble.