J. R. Gaunt & Son ceremonial sword

General

Object Auto ID

32493

Alternate Codes

objectautoid_sahrisv1_40998

Common Name

Sword

Classified Name

SWORD

Local Name

Sword

Quantity

1.00

Object Description

J&R Gaunt&Son naval sword (16671) with scabbard, originally owned by my great grandfather (D. C. Lamond) during WWI

Provenance

Sword was given to great grandfather during his service at the British Royal Navy as a member of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. Been in family bequeathed as inheritance

Description

Material Types

Leather

Brass

Metal (other)

Distinguishing Features

Serial number inscribed

Inscriptions

Serial number of the sword, 16671

Measurement Type	Unit	Value
Length	cm	81.50	View
Width	cm	2.30	View
Length	cm	99.00	View
Length	cm	87.00	View
Length	cm	83.00	View
Weight	kg	1.55	View

History

Maker Comment

J. R. Gaunt & Son Limited

Production Place

England

Date Retrieved	Reference Types	Citation

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x	y	z

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