Name/Title
Naval Ceremonial Sword; ScabbardEntry/Object ID
1975. .199 a-bDescription
Ceremonial sword of the Royal Navy. Single edged straight carbon steel blade, stamped on one side with stylized, classic floral "friezes" and the King's crown surmounting a fouled anchor. At top of blade, inside a shield, is "GIEVE'S", and along blade edge in top area is "3689". On the other side, similar floral friezes surround partial royal coat-of-arms; "Dieu et mon droit" is visible. At top of blade, on this side, is a mark of a six-pointed star, with "PROVED" over an anchor in a circle in centre of star.Textured, three-dimensional lion's head pommel surmounted by a metal "button" [finished may have deteriorated]. Brass D-shaped hilt and guard with cast sinuous ornamentation issues from lion's mouth. Hinged, fold-down flap forms part of hilt and is engraved "F.B.LEIGH/R.N.". Sword knot made of silver and blue metallic braid, finished with a "pinecone" end, is knotted through slots in hilt. Underside of hilt has raised King's crown over fouled anchor, inside oval frame. The grip is covered with white fishskin wired at regular intervals with copper wire. Black leather-over-metal scabbard with embossed brass fittings, at top, middle and end of scabbard. Top and middle brass fittings have rings attached to them allow scabbard to be attached to sword belt or sword sling. Carrying case of brown leather [missing in August, 2014]Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Leigh, Miss JaneNotes
Accession Date: 01-Jan-75
Mode of Acquisition: giftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
SwordNomenclature Sub-Class
Edged WeaponsNomenclature Class
ArmamentsNomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyLegacy Lexicon
Object Name
sword; scabbard, naval; ceremonial sword; scabbardClass
Science & Technology, Tools & Equipment for - Armaments - Edged WeaponsCreated By
MacRae, Alisdair: Jones I.Create Date
November 25, 1995Update Date
March 24, 2026