Presentation Sword

Scabbard for presentation Sword. Owned by Captain Sir Thomas Staines 1776-1830. The wooden scabbard is covered in black leather and the whole incased in brass so that only three panels of leather appear. The supporting rings have been replaced by coiled dolphins. Both sides are the same and show anchor and foliage engraved, the stern of a ship, the name Cyane and decorations of naval trophies.

Object Details

ID: WPN1252.1
Type: Scabbard
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 15 mm x 842 mm x 55 mm
Parts: Presentation Sword (Sword)
  • Presentation Sword (Scabbard) (WPN1252.1)