Solid half-basket hilted sword. Owned by Sir Donald Anderson, Elder Brother of Trinity House. The hilt consists of a solid half-basket, with raised bars and a badge with a cross, the four quarters each carrying a ship (badge of Trinity House). There is a lion's-head pommel, the mane forming the back-piece, and a prominent tang button. The white fish-skin grip is bound with three gilt wires and there is a folding flap to the hilt. The hilt has been pierced for a swordknot and swordknot is present (post-1891). There is a straight, tapering blade of Wilkinson type with bright and dull work decoration. The black leather scabbard has two gilt lockets and chape, with a pointed, wide shoe and has ring suspension. There is a black man-made imitation leather carrying case. On the obverse of the blade is a proofmark consisting of the Star of David, within which is 'proved' and a star (on the shoulder), ropework decoration, the British Royal coat of arms, a rayed bright plaque with knots, a foul anchor beneath a crown, and a rope surround, with oak and acorn pattern within. Engraved on reverse is 'GIEVES', a rope surround, with oak and acorn pattern within, the mongram of 'EBR' with rayed crown above, and ropework with oak and acorn pattern within. This sword was presented, together with the following articles: frock coat; trousers, cap; sword belt; gloves - belonging to the Elder Brother of Trinity House.