Sword of honour
pupil of Hawkes and Co., Ltd.
Category
Arms and armour
Date
Unknown
Materials
metal, leather
Measurements
1010 mm (Length)
Order this imageCollection
Gunby Hall Estate, Lincolnshire
NT 637496.1
Summary
British 1897 Pattern Infantry Officers sword by Hawkes & Co., Piccadilly, London.
Full description
British 1897 Pattern Infantry Officers sword by Hawkes & Co., Piccadilly, London. The blade with etched decoration, including a Crown and "To the Queen". The ricasso marked Hawkes Co, Piccadilly London and the serial number 4169. Silverplated & pierced half-basket hand guard with shagreen covered and wire bound grip. Leather scabbard and cone shaped leather thong.
Provenance
1990, purchased from J Montgomery-Massingberd.
Makers and roles
pupil of Hawkes and Co., Ltd. , outfitter