WW2 PATTERN BRITISH AUSTRALIAN ROYAL NAVY OFFICERS SWORD & SCABBARD CHATHAM MADE

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Offered is an original 1827 Pattern Royal Navy Officer’s sword & scabbard. This piece is in very condition, retaining very good detail to the brass metal furniture, including the lion head pommel, full maine backstrap, locket & King’s Crown adorned elaborate full guard with crown & anchor motif. The original worn condition full bullion knot is still attached, making this is a very presentable complete piece.

The 80cm long straight nickel blade shows acid etchings to both sides of the blade, running 2/3 the entire length. The etching is typical of the early mid to late 1930's era, with etched proof star and crown/anchor/royal cypher with foliage and arms. Maker marked to E.J. WHITTAKER NAVAL OUTFITTERS 25 MILITARY RD. CHATHAM. The leather buffer is retained and shows use. Blade is in exceptionally good condition.

The leather and brass scabbard is in very good condition, being the black leather type. The brass furniture is very good, with the usual triangular type drag. The sword fits and locks without any issued and would be a very well presented piece in your naval collection. This type was/still used by the Commonwealth Navies, including Britain, Australia, New Zealand etc.

The entire length of the sword and scabbard measures 95cm long.