Object number
6309.3.6
Creator
Description
An Infantry pattern 1845 officer's sword. The guard is constructed of simple linear bonds, includes Queen Victoria's cypher, sword knot slit and lower left end is hinged and can fold down. The grip is fish skinned and bound with wire. The blade is single edged with a fuller on each side. It is etched on both sides with a pattern although some of it is obsurred. The pattern includes a Royal cypher on both sides and the maker's details "G. SMITH 12 Piccadilly London."
Production place
Piccadilly, London, UK
Date
1845 - 1845
Production period
Victorian
Dimensions
- Overal 970 mm
- Blade Length: 823 mm
- Width: Sword 120 mm