Cutlass

Cutlass, the hilt of the cutlass consists of a black steel double-disc shaped guard. The cast iron grip is grooved. The steel blade is straight and flat. The blade is engraved with the letters 'GR' and on the spine 'DAWES'.

Object Details

ID: WPN1645
Collection: Weapons
Type: Cutlass
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Dawes
Date made: 1804
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund.
Measurements: Blade: 737 x 35 mm