| Accession Number | REL/02913 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Edged weapon or club |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | c 1890 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 Australian Colonial Forces, 1854-1900 |
British Pattern 1822 Artillery Officer's Sword and Scabbard : Colonel J M Antill, Royal Australian Artillery
Description
British Pattern 1822 Artillery Officer's sword and scabbard. The hilt has a polished steel three bar guard and backstrap. The fishskin grip is bound with silver wire and has been painted silver. The blade has a single fuller to each side of the blade and is etched for three quarters on the right side with a floral design. On the left side is a crown over the Royal VR Cypher. The ricasso has the military outfitters name of C.R.MARTIN FLINDERS LANE MELBOURNE. The brown leather scabbard has a reinforced chape and 'Sam Browne' strap attached near the throat. The sword is contained in a leather case marked J.M.A. stencilled in black ink on the side and COL JM ANTILL CB AIF on the top cover.
History / Summary
This sword belonged to Colonel (later General) Antill.