1827 Pattern Royal Navy Officers Sword and Scabbard

~ 1827 Pattern Royal Navy Officers Sword and Scabbard ~

The original Royal Naval sword was designed in 1805, although elegant in design it proved impractical and was replaced in 1827 by the solid hilt variant. In 1846 the Royal Naval blade was standardised for all Royal Naval officers, with the current lighter, straight single-edged blade being commissioned into service in 1929.

This particular sword features a blade engraved with both the Admiralty and Royal seals. The hand guard has a hinged flap to lock the blade into the scabbard. The blade features the stamp of Friedeberg Naval Outfitters Portsmouth. The Scabbard is made of leather with ornate brass fittings. The Hand Guard also features the Admiralty seal. The Pommel contains 24 Karat Gold in the Lions head.

*Condition*

The sword is in excellent condition. The ornate engravings on the blade are well preserved and the blade itself shows very minimal patina if at all. The brass hand guard is immaculate. The knot itself is in very good condition with all its stitching intact. The handle is in pristine condition. The Leather on the scabbard is in good condition although it has a bit of age related wear. There is some slight movement on the retaining plate on the bottom of the scabbard although this is an easily rectified issue. Overall this is a beautiful example of this pattern of sword for its age.

Please see the photos as the form part of our condition report.

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