sword, infantry officer, pattern 1822, sword, infantry
Accession Number
NAM.1959-11-6-1
Description
Pattern 1822 Infantry Officer’s sword, Indian Army (?); blade of pipe backed and spear pointed, of light construction and slightly curved with engraved decoration, including a crown over the cypher of Queen Victoria and the maker’s name, Jones; ‘Gothic’ guard with folding inner stool, or fall, with ‘V.R’ and a crown in cartouche, and a leather lining; grip covered in fish skin and bound with copper wire; the manufacturer was at this address 1832-1868; the weapon was donated with material associated to the 14th Madras Native Infantry and F W Todd.
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