Sword, Scabbard, F61.5
Physical Description
Cavalry Trooper's sword, 1853 pattern of the British army with steel scabbard, blade slightly curved, square backed with single broad fuller. Blade marks "Robt Mole & Sons" on left of blade and crown over B on right of blade. This is a government view mark (B = Birmingham). Hilt - steel, three-barred with hole for sword knot, black leather grip held to full tang width by five rivets.
Scabbard of pressed steel.
Scabbard of pressed steel.
Provenance
Locality:
England
Maker
Manufacturer: R. Mole and SonsMeasurements
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 1060 x 110 x 125mmMaximum dimensions (H x W x D) (a - Sword): 975 x 110 x 125mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (b - Scabbard): 925 x 75 x 30mm
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