Sword

Honourable East India Company sword. It has a gilt brass five-ball hilt with an octagonal cushion pommel. On the reeded ivory grip is a cartouche engraved with the H.E.I.C. lion crest. The blade is straight, with traces of engraving. The scabbard is missing. This sword is part of the Spinney collection which includes, in total, sixteen swords, five dirks and three pistols AAA3114 (pair) and AAA3115.

Object Details

ID: WPN1603
Collection: Weapons
Type: Sword
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Late 18th century
People: Honourable East India Company; Spinney, J. David
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 45 x 970 x 120 mm