Artist/Maker Andrews & Co. (1821 - 1868)

Dress Sword and Scabbard

1870-1900

Place madeLondon, England, Europe

Steel, brass, gilding; leather, brass, gilding

Overall: 35 5/8 x 4 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. ( 90.5 x 11.4 x 4.4 cm )

X.127ab

DescriptionDress sword with straight, double-edged steel blade which is elliptical in cross section; metal parts of hilt are of gilded brass with wooden(?) grip covered with wire wrapping; oval counter-guard on obverse side with molded oak leaf and acorn border and applied monogram, "USN"; oak leaf, acorn, and laurel leaf-molded knuckle-bow and quillon, the latter with scroll finial, separated by plain panel above center of counter-guard with applied eagle insignia; pommel in the form of a conventionalized helmet; leather scabbard with two gilded brass mounts, a wide band at throat with elongated frog stud and ornate, anthemion-like relief on obverse side, and tip with similar relief decoration on obverse and reverse and a very small symmetrical drag.

Markingsetched: on reverse of blade: "ANDREWS / No. 9 / Pall Mall / LONDON" applied monogram: on counter-guard: "USN"

ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: SWORD