Sword belt

Lloyd's Patriotic Fund sword belt awarded to Capt John Richards Lapenotiere. Leather belt covered with blue velvet embroidered with foliage in silver wire and sequins. Three lion's head gilt metal buckles. Two buckles to adjust length decorated with palm leaves and anchors. Fastened by a round disc which fits through a circular clasp with a slit in the centre. Disc depicts Hercules with a Union Flag shield slaying a hydra. Inscription "PATRIOTIC FUND 1803". Two gilt metal spring sword clips.

Object Details

ID: UNI0070
Collection: Uniforms
Type: Sword belt
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Pickle (1799)
People: Lloyd's Patriotic Fund; Lapenotiere, John Richards
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Greenwich Hospital Collection
Measurements: Overall: 990 x 35 mm