Pattern 1857, Royal Engineers Officer’s sword; blade is fullered, a spear pointed and is double edged for the last few inches, the same as Pattern 1845 Infantry Officer’s sword, decorated and engraved with the corps’ name and the maker’s name, Dolan & Co; guard is gilt brass, with scrolled, pierced and engraved decoration; the gauge of the metal in the guard is thicker then normal; wooden grip covered with fish skin and bound with brass wire; 1857 was the first time the Corps adopted its own pattern, and was carried until sometime between 1897-1900.