Sword

Solid half-basket hilted sword, the hilt of the sword consists of a gilt solid half-basket guard, with a lion's-head pommel. The grip is made of white fish-skin and is bound with three gilt wires. The slightly curved, double-edged steel blade is a 'Claymore'. The blade is etched with a depiction of a crown and anchor. The black leather scabbard comes complete with two gilt lockets, rings and a chape. The sword knot is made of blue and gold rope with a round tassel and gold fringe with 16 gold bullions.

Object Details

ID: WPN1033
Collection: Weapons
Type: Sword
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Highatt, F.
Places: Gosport
Date made: 1880
People: Highatt, F.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 70 x 930 x 115 mm
Parts: Sword