Stirrup-hilted sword. The stirrup-hilt has an ivory grip bound with gilt wire, incorporates langets which bear an engraved foul anchor and has a lion's-mask pommel made in one with a smooth back-piece and a small plain ferrule. The blade is straight and single edged. The scabbard is black leather with one locket fitted with a ring and brass chape.

This sword was owned by Vice-Admiral William Young (1761-1847) who was the great-great-grandfather of the donor. He was born on the 27 August 1761 and entered the Navy in 1777 as an Able Seaman. He became a Midshipman in 1777; a Master's Mate in 1779; a Lieutenant in 1783; a Commander in 1798; a Captain in 1802; a Rear-Admiral (retired) in 1837 and a Vice-Admiral (active list) 1846.