E1596

Presentation sword Long Caption: Owned by Sir Samuel Hood (1762-1814). The hilt consists of a pommel in the shape of a human head with coronet. The guard is two blocks joined by a chain and two ropes in which is set a small tablet depicting Neptune and Perseus. The grip bears a coat of arms with supporters on either side of a globe, langets embossed with trophies of war. The blade is straight, blued and gilt. Credit line: On loan to the National Maritime Museum, from the Ackland Hood Family Object: WPN1548 Artist: unknown Date: 1808 Medium: gilt; metal-gilt; leather; damascened steel Size: 35 mm x 1020 mm x 145 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.