Sabre, naval / scabbard

Description

Naval officer's sabre with etched blade and brass stirrup hilt in a copper-mounted black leather scabbard, c. 1820

Museum reference

M.1987.33

Collection

Weapons and Accessories

Object name

Sabre, naval / scabbard

Date

c. 1820

Materials

Brass, Copper, Leather

Physical description

Brass stirrup hilt; plain pommel and backpiece; etched blade / leather, black; copper-mounted

Associations

British sea forces: Royal Navy

Exhibitions

• Admiral Cochrane, The Real Master and Commander (07 Oct 2011 - 19 Feb 2012)
  National Museum of Scotland