| Place | Oceania: Australia, Victoria, Ballarat |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/19663.001 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Edged weapon or club |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | post 1845 |
| Conflict |
British Army Era, 1788-1870 |
British Pattern 1845 Infantry Officer's Sword : Captain J W Thomas, 40th Regiment of Foot, British Army
Description
Pattern 1845 Infantry Officer's Sword. Gilt Pattern 1822 half basket guard with the VR cypher as the cartouche badge and hinged inner portion. The blade has a single fuller to each side and is etched with the VR cypher and a floral pattern for half the length. The ricasso is marked with the military outfitters name of J B Johnstone 27 Jermyn St. London.
History / Summary
Captain Thomas, 40th Regiment of Foot, was the commanding officer of the British troops at the Eureka Uprising, Ballarat on 3 December 1854.