Sword
Sword-stick. Owned by Captain A.J. Enstone, Royal Naval Air Service (active 1914-1918). The hilt is plaited leather. There is a flattened diamond blade, with a square shoulder, tapering towards the tip, with etched decoration for two-thirds of its length. The obverse is inscribed with floral strapwork, a plain central panel with the initials 'A.J.E', floral strapwork. The reverse is inscribed with floral strapwork, a plain panel marked 'WILKINSON PALL MALL', floral strapwork, a panel with crown above, eagle wings outstetched, floral strapwork. The cane scabbard has a brass ferrule and tapers slightly. There is a square section hole cut in the centre of it to fit a blade cane and there are slots into base of hilt to provide snug fit. Purchased with collection of manuscripts, medals and uniform items.
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Object Details
ID: | WPN1480 |
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Collection: | Weapons |
Type: | Sword |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Wilkinson |
Date made: | circa 1914-1918 |
People: | Enstone, Albert James; Royal Naval Air Service |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 30 x 870 x 30 mm |
Parts: | Sword |