The guards, of the Highland broadsword as taught at Mr. H. Angelo's academy, on the ancient Scottish principles. Introduced by Mr. Taylor, broadsword master to the Lt. Horse Volunteers of London & Westminister / [graphic]
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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The guards, of the Highland broadsword as taught at Mr. H. Angelo's academy, on the ancient Scottish principles. Introduced by Mr. Taylor, broadsword master to the Lt. Horse Volunteers of London & Westminister / [graphic]
"Infantry guardsmen demonstrating ten lessons in swordplay; Nos. 1-8, at either side, each show a single Highland guard, demonstrating Outside Guard, Inside Guard, St George's Guard, Hanging Guard, Outside Half Hanger, Inside Half Hanger, Medium Guard, Half Circle; the ninth and tenth lessons, at top, showing two figures fighting, at left 'The consequence of not shifting the leg', with a hussar injured; at right, 'The advantage of shifting the leg'."--British Museum online catalogue