English C.1800 Napoleonic Basket-hilted Naval Cutlass
An exceptionally rare and possibly unique example of a British Napoleonic basket-hilted Royal Navy Cutlass. This appears to have been purpose-made at the time and comprises a sturdy iron basket hilt with a triangular pommel. The blade is very wide and has a deeply impressed royal “GR” cypher, coupled with stars and moons. The grip is stained wood with the remains of a buff leather liner(?). This sword would have been a very effective close-quarter weapon on board a ship. If you collect Napoleonic cutlasses, this has got to be one of the most unusual that you will come across.
Condition of the Cutlass
In good overall condition – some black japanning remains to the hilt. One break to a hilt bar.
Specifications of the Cutlass
Blade length is 26 inches (32 inches overall).
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