Inventarnummer
4201.357
Hersteller
Beschreibung
An 1857-pattern sword with steel scabbard and brass hilt, presented to Col J.M.C.Colvin while a cadet at Woolwich. Floral decoration added to blade with the inscription "Presented to Gentleman Cadet J.M.C. Colvin on obtaining his commision from the Royal Military Academy for his exemplary conduct whilst at the institution, July 1889" On the reverse is inscribed the VR cypher under the crown with the crossed leaved branches underneath. At the base of the blade is the feathered crown and above "By appointment Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London". Blade serial number is 29603.
Datum
1847 - 1847
Format
- Sword 977 mm
- Scabbard 855 mm
- Width: 120 mm