Cutlass

Cutlass, the hilt of the cutlass consists of a copper guard. The guard is engraved with 'MD 5GL N6', and a crown above the letters 'GR'. The cutlass has a cast iron grip, which is decorated with vertical and horizontal grooves. The steel blade is flat and straight.

Object Details

ID: WPN1629
Collection: Weapons
Type: Cutlass
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1804
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund.
Measurements: Blade: 724 x 38 mm