NAM.1959-11-296-1

Pattern 1822 Infantry Officer’s sword; blade is spear pointed with engraved decoration, including the maker’s name, Buckmaster, a Victorian cypher, the Royal Coat of Arms and supporters; ‘Gothic’ guard of white metal, possibly pewter, with ‘VR’ and crown in cartouche; grip covered in fish skin; associated material relating to Lt Col James Farish Malcolm Fawcett, but this weapon does not have any direct connection as he was in the 5th Lancers.