E1067

Hilt of sword, French Light Calvary type Long Caption: This pattern of sword was introduced into the French navy around 1800 and has a straight stirrup hilt in gilt metal, a fluted pommel and an ebony grip. The end of the quillon (the extended crosspiece of the hilt of a sword, usually straight but sometimes curved) is decorated with a lion. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: WPN1049 Artist: unknown Date: 1800 Medium: gilt; ebony; steel Size: 30 mm x 895 mm x 125 mm; 768 mm x 32 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.