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 Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: W1972.43
Accession Date: 14 Aug 1972
Acquisition Year: 1949

Material

Steel/Metal0 - Whole
Leather0 - Whole
Silver/Metal0 - Whole

Measurement

length910mm

 

 

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