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. Cutlass, the hilt of the cutlass consists of a black steel, half-basket guard. A brass lozenge is riveted to the guard and is stamped with number '54'. The cast iron grip has been moulded. The flat, slightly curved steel blade has a double-edg
1887
National Maritime Museum

. Cutlass, the hilt of the cutlass consists of a black steel, half-basket guard. The cast iron grip has been moulded. The flat steel blade is slightly curved, with a double-edged spear point. The obverse of the blade is engraved with an arrow above the le
1887
National Maritime Museum

. Solid half-basket hilted sword, which belonged to Deputy Inspector of Hospitals and Fleets Walter Bowden (active 1887-1894). The hilt of the sword consists of a gilt solid half-basket guard with raised bars and a crown and anchor badge. There is a foldi
1887
National Maritime Museum

. The black leather scabbard has two gilt lockets with rings and a chape. The mounts are engraved with threads and scrolls, as well as a honeysuckle ornament on the chape.
1887
National Maritime Museum