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An 1856 Pattern Pioneer’s Sword.
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28 inches overall, 22 ½” flat saw backed blade with ‘W.D’ and inspectors marks, dated 1888. ‘D’ shaped knucklebow, ribbed brass handle. In its original black leather, brass mounted scabbard, stamped ‘N’.
Dated 1888 .
In sword in very good condition, scabbard seam split
This is a rare example issued to the Navy for use as cutlasses in 1888.