Sword, British Infantry Officer's (1822)

Description
A later variant of the 1822 pattern British Infantry Officer's sword. It has a Wilkinson pattern blade and a pierced handguard which features the cypher of Queen Victoria. It has a fishskin grip bound with wire and is accompanied by a metal scabbard with two suspension rings. The blade features the Wilkinson proof button. " HENRY / WILKINSON / PALL MALL / LONDON " is marked on the blade along with " 11361" is marked on the spine of the blade.
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Production role
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Production place
England/London
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Classification
Armament T&E - Edged/Armament T&E/T&E For Science & Technology
Collection
Mace Collection
Credit line
This sword belonged to Captain Francis Joseph (Frank) Mace.
Accession number
A78.119
Collection type
Social History
Material
Steel
Metal

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