Scarce British 1827 pattern Crimean War period Claymore bladed Royal Navy officer’s sword.
The 765mm double-edged (broadsword) blade has twin fullers on both sides and terminates in a spear point. The edges were sharpened for action.
The blade is in worn condition with a speckle of tarnish and some pitting.
The 1827 pattern half-basket hilt is in good condition. The bowl of the guard bears the Georgian crown and fouled anchor of the Royal Navy. The inner folding guard is in good working order.
The mane of the highly detailed lion head pommel runs the full length of the back strap and the “D” guard extends from between the lion’s jaws. This helps date the sword to mid-19th Century. The ray skin grip is mostly absent. The twisted copper wire is present and correct. The blade is firm in the hilt.
The brass mounted black leather scabbard is in good condition and not original to the sword. The stitching is intact and the seam is closed and firm. The leather of the scabbard remains stiff and strong. The sword sheaths and draws smoothly and is held firmly within the scabbard. The locket is lacking its locking pin.
This is a worn example of a hard-to-find Royal Navy broadsword dating to the time of the Crimean War.
