Solid half-basket hilted sword. Owned by Lieutenant R.C. Richards (active 1929-36). The solid half-basket hilt has raised bars and crown and anchor badge (post-1901 crown). There is a lion's-head pommel and back-piece, the mane extending its full length, and a prominent tang button. White fish-skin grip bound with three gilt wires. The hilt is hinged and pierced on the reverse. Blade is straight, flat-backed, with a spear point. There is a black leather scabbard with two gilt lockets, chape with pointed shoe, and ring suspension. The lockets have a thread decoration. The swordknot is of the 1891 pattern. Engraved on the hinged flap of the hilt is 'R.C.RICHARDS'. The obverse of the blade is engraved at the shoulder with a Star of David and a proofmark. The reverse is engraved with a crown and anchor and etched decoration.

Lieutenant R.C. Richards: Lieutenant (E) 1 April 1929; Sub-Lieutenant (E) 1 March 1928; retired 1936. Received with: W80-110; 2) pair of eps; 3) cocked hat; 4) F.D. sword belt; 5) U.D. sword belt; 6) pair of white gloves; 7) four black armbands. (2-7 in fitted black tin box) ('C.L. Evan Thomas on Box').