sword, light cavalry, sword, cavalry
Accession Number
NAM.1953-03-60-8
Description
Sword, light cavalry, officer’s, Pattern 1821, used by Maj Neville Taylor, 14th Murray’s Jat Lancers (14th Murray’s Jat Horse) , 1877-89 (c). Slightly curved blade with etched decoration, flat back and single fuller becoming double edged towards the point. Engraved with initials ‘MCJ’ and dedication from General Sir Alexander Taylor KCB. Three bar hilt, fishskin grip bound with wire.