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1846 Royal Navy Officer Sword
Type / Pattern: 1846 Royal Navy Officer Sword
Approx. Date: Mid-19th century, circa 1846 onward
Origin: United Kingdom – Royal Navy officer pattern
Current Status: Private collection (Historical Sword Society)
Abstract: The 1846 Royal Navy Officer Sword represents a mid-nineteenth-century British naval officer pattern associated with the Victorian Royal Navy. Its design reflects the ceremonial authority and martial identity of commissioned naval officers, while retaining practical features suitable for service use. As a naval sidearm, it belongs to the broader development of British regulation swords during a period when military patterns were becoming increasingly standardized across the armed services.
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Specifications
| Overall length | [mm / in] |
| Blade length | [mm / in] |
| Blade width (at ricasso) | [mm / in] |
| Blade thickness (at ricasso) | [mm / in] |
| Point of balance | [mm / in from guard] |
| Weight | [g / lb] |
| Fullers | [description] |
| Edge geometry | [description] |
| Hilt material | [brass / steel / etc.] |
| Grip | [wood/leather/wire/etc.] |
| Scabbard | [present/absent; material; markings] |
Marks, Inscriptions, and Identification Basis
Observed markings: [List spine, ricasso, guard, scabbard marks]
Interpretation: [Arsenal/manufacturer, inspector marks, unit marks, export marks]
Identification basis: [Pattern features, dimensions, comparison references]
References: Add citations to books, catalogs, museum collections, or archival documents.
Condition and Conservation Notes
- Blade: [pitting, active rust, polish condition]
- Hilt: [tightness, cracks, repairs, plating loss]
- Scabbard: [dents, throat fit, drag condition]
- Stabilization actions: [what was done, what is planned]
Provenance
[List acquisition details, prior owners (if known), dealer notes, and supporting documentation.]