| Accession Number | REL/13213 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Edged weapon or club |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England |
| Date made | c 1910 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
British Pattern 1891 Naval Officers Dress Sword and Scabbard : Commander L. C. Rowland, Royal Navy
Description
Pattern 1891 Naval Officers Dress Sword. The hilt is a small gilt/brass solid half basket type with the crowned anchor RNR cartouche badge and the lion head backstrap pommel. The back edge of the guard folds down as a clip onto the scabbard locket and is stamped L C Rowland, R.N. A blue and gold sword knot is attached to the guard. The grip is gilt wire bound over white rayskin. The slightly curved blade with a spear point has been sharpened and has an etched floral design for half the length with a crowned anchor on the right and the royal coat of arms on the left. The ricasso has the interlocking triangle symbol surrounding a small brass 'approved' disc and the backstrap is numbered 17317. The scabbard is black leather with three gilt brass fittings. The sword is contained in a chamois cover and a brown leather bag with a detachable top.
History / Summary
Commander Louis Rowland, RN was attached to the Royal Australian Navy 1913-18. His son Air Marshal Sir James Anthony Rowland was Governor of New South Wales 1981-89.