Honourable East India Company sword, the hilt of the sword consists of a gilt stirrup guard, which is box-shaped and overhangs the pommel and the lozenge-shaped langets. The top of the pommel is engraved with a depiction of crossed pennants and a halberd with a helmet. The sides and the guard are engraved with a similar motif to the pommel. The obverse of the lozenge-shaped langets is engraved with the East India Company crest. The reverse of the lozenge-shaped langets is engraved with a foul anchor motif contained within a laurel wreath. The grip is bound with silver wire.

The steel blade is straight with a broad groove. The obverse of the blade is engraved with the Royal arms and the words 'Archer Warranted'. The reverse of the blade is engraved with the Royal cypher 'GR' and a motif of what appears to be crossed arrows and a quiver. The black leather scabbard has two gilt lockets and rings, with a frog stud on the top locket. The reverse of the top locket is embossed with the badge of the maker 'ARCHER DUBLIN'.