| Accession Number | REL/01137 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Edged weapon or club |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | 1894 |
British Pattern 1889 Cutlass and Scabbard : Royal Navy
Description
Pattern 1889 cutlass with a straight flat blade and spear point. The hilt has a turned over edge basket guard with a slot for a wrist strap near the pommel and a cast iron ribbed grip. The blade is stamped with a broad arrow WD with Enfield proof marks on the right and '94 on the left. The Cutlass has a black leather scabbard measuring 29 inches mounted with a steel chape and tear drop frog stud locket. Apart from the blade all the metal parts have been painted black.
History / Summary
This type of cutlass was issued to ships of the Royal Navy during the 1890's.