Straight stirrup hilted sword, said to have belonged to Vice-Admiral Sir Samuel Hood (1762-1814), although this thought to be dubious as Vice-Admiral Hood died in 1814 and this pattern sword was not introduced until 1825. The hilt consists of a straight stirrup guard with lion's-mask back-piece and polished ivory grip bound with three gilt wires. The langets are engraved with foul anchor. Blade is cut and thrust, blued and gilt and etched with the Royal arms and naval trophies. There is a black leather scabbard with two gilt lockets and chape.

Samuel Hood was promoted to Lieutenant in 1780, became a Commander in 1782, a Captain in 1788, a Rear-Admiral in 1807 and finally a Vice-Admiral in 1811.

This sword was received with five other swords of his including WPN1548, WPN1549, WPN1550. See also another of his swords (WPN1305) acquired 1964.