Sword sling : Royal Artillery Accession Number: REL31309.001

Description

Long sword sling made of red leather covered with gold bullion lace in the Royal Artillery pattern. The sling fastens to the belt by a loop at the top secured by a brass stud. The end of the sling has a gilded brass buckle in the shape of two lions heads.

Contextual Description

The Royal Artillery bullion lace on this sling has been relined with red leather. The 1900 dress regulations for the Royal Artillery indicate that the sword belt and slings should be made of blue morocco leather.

Details

Accession Number
REL31309.001
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Personal Equipment
Physical Description
Material: Leather; Gold bullion lace; Gilded brass
Measurement
Overall: 705 mm length x 35 mm width x 30 mm depth
Date Made
c 1900
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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