Victorian 1827 Pattern Royal Navy Officer's Dress Sword and Scabbard

The sword has a slightly curved fullered blade and is proof marked on the edge.

The hilt’s hinged lock is named ‘H.A.T Howes R.N.’.

The blade is decorated with etched with scrolling arabesques on both sides.

One side bears the fouled anchor beneath the crown and the proof star. The other bears the royal coat of arms.

The solid gilded hilt is decorated with fouled anchor and Queen’s Crown.

The grip is made of wire-bound shagreen with a lion shaped pommel.

It comes with its black leather scabbard with brass fittings and two suspension rings.

~ Dimensions ~

The overall length of the blade 31.29 inches (79.5 cm) long and the overall length of the sword and scabbard is 38 inches (97cm).

The sword weighs 1.12 Kg.

~ Condition ~

The sword is in fair condition for its age.

The blade is quite clean but it developed some serious pitting on the tip.

The basket and all the brass fittings on the sword are excellent, free of any damage.

The scabbard has some usage marks on it but its overall condition is good.

ref. GS9250855 / TFWD00