scabbard, sword, scabbard, sword
Accession Number
NAM.1951-07-26-2
Description
Steel scabbard, associated with Pattern 1822 infantry officer’s sword owned by Maj Gen Toppin, commander of the 2nd Bn 18th (Royal Irish) Regiment of Foot from 1882-1886, who carried the sword in the Crimean War (1854-1856) when an Ensign in the 62nd Regiment of Foot, 30 Mar 1855.
Campaigns
Crimean War (1854-1856)