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. Presentation sword, which belonged to Captain James Analby Legard (died 1869). The hilt of the sword consists of an ornate gilt square guard. The knuckle-guard is shaped like a club with a serpent twisted around it, the serpent's head passing throu
1830
National Maritime Museum

. Royal Marines sword, the hilt of the sword consists of a gilt, open half basket guard engraved with the King's cypher 'W IV R' beneath a crown. There is a folding flap on the inside of the guard, and the whole is lined with black patent l
1830
National Maritime Museum

. Scabbard for a Royal Marines sword. The black leather scabbard has two gilt lockets, rings and chape. The top locket has a stud on the obverse for frog suspension. The locket and chape are ornamented with fluted threads and scrolls.
1830
National Maritime Museum

. Scabbard for presentation sword, which belonged to Captain James Analby Legard (died 1869). The scabbard comprises a wooden sheath, covered with light blue plush. The reverse of the scabbard bears the inscription 'Salter, Sword-Cutler to the Duke o
1830
National Maritime Museum

. Scabbard for straight bladed dirk. The black leather scabbard has two gilt lockets, with rings, and chape, which are engraved with lines. E. & E.
1830
National Maritime Museum

. Straight bladed dirk, the hilt of the dirk consists of an embossed gilt crosspiece and a lion's head pommel. The dirk has a tapered ivory grip, decorated with turned rings. The straight steel blade has a diamond section. The obverse of the blade is
1830
National Maritime Museum