Sword

Royal Marines sword. The hilt consists of a gilt-metal stirrup guard with lion's-head pommel and back-piece, and a reeded ivory grip. The blade is curved, blued and gilt for half its length. 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 3115).

Object Details

ID: WPN1614
Collection: Weapons
Type: Sword
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown; Wooley Woolley Woolley & Co
Date made: ca. 1798
People: Spinney, J. David
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 50 x 870 x 115 mm