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. Open half-basket hilted sword, which belonged to Captain George Bohun Martin (1799-1854). The hilt of the sword consists of a gilt openwork half-basket guard with a crown over a foul anchor surrounded by a wreath inserted in the outward bars. The sword
1827
National Maritime Museum

. Scabbard for sword.
1827
National Maritime Museum

. Solid half-basket hilted sword, which belonged to Admiral William Sidney Smith (1799-1892). The hilt of the sword consists of a gilt solid half-basket guard, which has been cast in one piece. The guard has raised bars and a crown and anchor badge. The s
1827
National Maritime Museum

. The black leather scabbard has two gilt lockets with rings, and chape, which are engraved with threads and scrolls. The scabbard is in two pieces and is supported on a piece of wood.
1827
National Maritime Museum

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