Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A story of a beautiful Victorian pattern 1897 now owned by Michael, that belonged to Captain David Dudley of the 91st Punjabis from Monmouth, making him local to both Michael and Nick. Captain David Dudley was brother to Fr Owen Dudley the famous catholic priest.
David Dudley fought in the second Boer war and received the Queens South Africa medal with 4 clasps. The then went out to India as Captain of the 91st Punjabis. At the outbreak of WW1 Dudley was one of those selected for service in the Expeditionary Force in France, and arriving at Marseilles in Dec. 1914, he proceeded to the Front, where he was attached to the 6th Jats. He took part in the battle of Neuve Chapelle where his commanding officer recommended him for an award. On 9th of May 1915 at the battle of Aubers Ridge he was killed in action whilst leading his men over the top.
There are 2 monuments to him in his home town of Monmouth. One is in the town centre with the other fallen soldiers. The other is a large personal monument laid on the anniversary of his 37th birthday
This video looks at his sword, his wartime service, and his final resting place. Also, do not fear about my handling of the swords in this video. They were both carefully cleaned after filming, as per usual.
Thanks to Josh Dale from Brockendales Armoury for sourcing the sword, and for providing the core of the research for this video.
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A correction:
The new blade mentioned for the 1895 pattern was actually first used on the 1892 pattern sword. It used the new blade on the old gothic hilt
A story of a beautiful Victorian pattern 1897 now owned by Michael, that belonged to Captain David Dudley of the 91st Punjabis from Monmouth, making him local to both Michael and Nick. Captain David Dudley was brother to Fr Owen Dudley the famous catholic priest.
David Dudley fought in the second Boer war and received the Queens South Africa medal with 4 clasps. The then went out to India as Captain of the 91st Punjabis. At the outbreak of WW1 Dudley was one of those selected for service in the Expeditionary Force in France, and arriving at Marseilles in Dec. 1914, he proceeded to the Front, where he was attached to the 6th Jats. He took part in the battle of Neuve Chapelle where his commanding officer recommended him for an award. On 9th of May 1915 at the battle of Aubers Ridge he was killed in action whilst leading his men over the top.
There are 2 monuments to him in his home town of Monmouth. One is in the town centre with the other fallen soldiers. The other is a large personal monument laid on the anniversary of his 37th birthday
This video looks at his sword, his wartime service, and his final resting place. Also, do not fear about my handling of the swords in this video. They were both carefully cleaned after filming, as per usual.
Thanks to Josh Dale from Brockendales Armoury for sourcing the sword, and for providing the core of the research for this video.
facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561701740569
A correction:
The new blade mentioned for the 1895 pattern was actually first used on the 1892 pattern sword. It used the new blade on the old gothic hilt
