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Light Cavalry-type sword Long Caption: Light cavalry type sword. The hilt consists of a straight stirrup guard, plain pommel and an ivory grip with a fouled anchor inset. The blade is plain and curved. The scabbard is black leather fitted with two gilt lockets and a chape. There is an inscription engraved on the top of the scabbard: 'Read, Cutler, Portsmouth'. This sword forms part of the Spinney Collection. It was received with fifteen other swords, five dirks and three pistols (AAA3114.12.2, AAA3115). Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: WPN1602 Artist: Read Date: circa 1790 Medium: metal-gilt; ivory; steel; leather Size: 30 mm x 920 mm x 115 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.