British Pattern 1861 Army Hospital Corps Sword : British Army Accession Number: REL/08411

Description

British Pattern 1861 Army Hospital Corps Sword. The hilt is a brass double bar stirrup type with an iron ribbed grip. The flat plain blade is slightly curved, sharpened on one edge with a spear point and stamped on the riccasso with a crown and ENFIELD.

Contextual Description

This type of sword was issued to privates in the British Army Hospital Corps.

Details

Accession Number
REL/08411
Manufactured by
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Edged weapon or club
Measurement
Blade length
Date Made
c 1861
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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Accession REL/08411

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