Cutlass

German cutlass, the hilt of the cutlass consists of a steel knuckle bow. The steel guard is much closer to the grip at the pommel end of the cutlass than it is at the crosspiece. The steel quillon is very long and curved. The wooden grip is secured in place by three pairs of rivets. The steel blade is curved, 24mm from straight.

Object Details

ID: WPN1233
Collection: Weapons
Type: Cutlass
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1820
Credit: On loan to the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, from a private lender
Measurements: Overall: 35 x 720 x 160 mm