scabbard, sword, scabbard, sword
Accession Number
NAM.1963-08-171-9
Description
Indian Army style scabbard, 1850 (c). Belonging to Pattern 1822 Infantry Officer’s sword. Made of brown leather with large metal toe and metal mouthpiece shaped to accommodate pipe-backed blade. Possibly belonged to Maj Gen Donald McIntyre, KCB.
Campaigns
India, Lushai Expedition (1871-1872)