NAM.1960-02-5-1

Volunteer Artillery Officer’s sword, 1896 (c); blade is spear pointed, with engraved decoration, including a flaming grenade, field gun, the owner’s name, a dedication to him and the maker’s name, E Wood; three-bar guard; grip covered in fish skin; steel scabbard; associated with James Powell. A note states that the weapon is of the Isle of Man Artillery Volunteers, but Powell is not listed among the officers, a pencil note also states that it may be 1st Manchester Artillery Volunteers.