SWORD, British Naval Officer, Hobson & Sons, Captain G. Forsyth
W1972.43
Blade: straight, nickelled, double fuller, single edge with false edge.
Hilt: lion's head pommel, gilt wire bound shark skin grip, guard has crown & anchor, reversed plain quillon. Retaining clip. Marks: Proven Wilkinson Star of David. Transfer etched on one side: 'FREMANTLE/ NAVAL/ ARTILLERY/VOLT RS' in scroll; other side etched symbols of crown above anchor.
Scabbard: Two band (gilt) leather. Two sling swivels.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
Accession Number: | W1972.43 |
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Accession Date: | 14 Aug 1972 |
Acquisition Year: | 1949 |
Material
Steel/Metal | 0 - Whole |
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Leather | 0 - Whole |
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Silver/Metal | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
length | 910mm |
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