sword, cavalry, Indian army, pattern 1856, sword, cavalry
Accession Number
NAM.1967-02-6-1
Description
Indian Army Cavalry sword, pattern 1856; spear point blade with engraved decoration including VR cypher, the initials JR which donor believes are Sir George’s Grandfather’s, serial number and maker’s name Henry Wilkinson, London; patent solid hilt with part checkered backpiece; checkered pommel. Related to Sir George Lloyd Reilly Richardson.