Royal Charter sword knuckleguard
A brass sword knuckleguard that belonged to the steam clipper Royal Charter. It is inscribed with the words: 'ROYAL CHARTER'. This ship was wrecked on the coast of Anglesey 26 October 1859. The inside of the knuckleguard is tarnished.
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Object Details
ID: | REL0312 |
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Collection: | Relics |
Type: | Sword knuckleguard |
Display location: | Not on display |
Vessels: | Royal Charter 1855 [British] |
Date made: | circa 1859 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 12 mm x 152 mm x 76 mm |