Pattern 1862 Line Infantry Staff Sergeant's sword, 1895.
Manufactured by Robert Mole and Son, Birmingham, 1895 (c).
Obsolete pattern issued to Durham Volunteers, 1896.
Associated with 4th Bn Durham Light Infantry.
With black leather scabbard with brass mounts.
Stamped on hilt, '2 . 1896 / 4.DM / 6', stamped on blade, '[symbol] / B / 3 / M / O / L / E' and '[broad arrow] / WD / AF / X / [symbol - two capital Rs back to back]' and ' / 95 [crown symbol] / BR / [99 symbol on its side] / 4' and 'ROBT. MOLE & SON / BIRMINGHAM'.