NAM.1960-12-54-1

Pattern 1896, Cavalry Officer’s sword; 1901-10 (c). Spear pointed blade with flat back and single fuller, with engraved decoration, including a crown over Edward VII initials and garter motto, encircling an Irish harp and the name of the regiment, 4th Royal Dragoon Guards, also the royal coat of arms and the crest of a Beaver. ‘Honeysuckle’ bowl guard. Leather covered scabbard. Associated with Augustine Henry Brooke, the crest may be that of the Brooke family. Details in Register of two leather scabbards.