Presentation sword. Owned by Sir Samuel Hood (1762-1814). The hilt consists of a pommel in the shape of a human head with coronet. The guard is two blocks joined by a chain and two ropes in which is set a small tablet depicting Neptune and Perseus. The grip bears a coat of arms with supporters on either side of a globe, langets embossed with trophies of war. The blade is straight, blued and gilt. The black leather scabbard has two gilt lockets and chape richly embossed with naval trophies. There are rings in the form of dolphins on the top and mid lockets. The blade is inscribed with 'TO SIR SAMUEL HOOD AS A TOKEN OF RESPECT FROM THE BRITISH FACTORY ON THE ISLAND OF MADEIRA 1808'. The scabbard is inscribed with 'Horne & Ash / St James's Strt / London'.

For career of Vice-Admiral Sir Samuel Hood see entry for sword WPN1549. This sword was received with five other swords of his including WPN1546, WPN1549, WPN1550. See also WPN1305.