Cutlass

Cutlass, the hilt of the cutlass consists of a black steel double-disc shaped guard. The cast iron grip is grooved. The guard of the cutlass is engraved with the number '34', which is contained within a copper oval. The steel blade is straight and flat and is engraved with a crown over the letters 'GR'.

Object Details

ID: WPN1643
Collection: Weapons
Type: Cutlass
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1804
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund.
Measurements: Blade: 727 x 35 mm