Broad Arrow Mk. II by Ian D. Skennerton – Softback

Broad Arrow Mk. II by Ian D. Skennerton details a wide range of items from edged weapons and firearms to accoutrements, with extensive illustrations and reference tables. Skennerton’s work is widely regarded as the standard reference for serious students of British ordnance and military equipment markings.

Ian Skennerton has revisited the Ministry of Defence Pattern Room England – the world’s largest working collection of reference military small arms. Together with this collection in hand and his outstanding knowledge, he has come up with this amazing book. This is an expanded and updated 2nd Edition of the extremely collectable 1st edition of Broad Arrow, which was released in 2001 (long time out of print). This book records, explains and defines the British and Empire (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, India, South Africa included) service markings found on rifles, pistols, muskets, edged weapons, bayonets and associated military items, for example, unit markings commonly found on medals.

This is the most comprehensive reference, listing factory production, proof, inspection, armourers, unit, makers and issue marks on a weapon – if the weapon was made in the British or Empire (up to the 1980s), there is a great chance the mark will be defined in this book. This book comprehensively covers official acceptance, inspection, and issue stamps. The book is an essential tool for collectors, researchers, and historians of British militaria.

An invaluable book for all gun collectors, military history enthusiasts, gunsmiths, museums, and war historians.

Pages: 163

Published; 2020, I.D. Skennerton