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inventarisnummerWPN1564 
collectieEdged Weapons    
museumNational Maritime Museum, Greenwich   National Maritime Museum, Greenwich
datum1950-1959  
omschrijvingCourt sword. Owned by Dr Basil Greenhill CB CMG (born 1920). The hilt consists of a gilt urn-shaped pommel with bead decoration- a pronounced tang button- gilt knuckle bow ending in upturned quillons- gilt grip edged with bead decoration- an oval shell edged with bead decoration and a gold bullion swordknot attached to gold brocade strap. Blade is straight with a diamond section tapering to a symmetrical point. There is a black leather scabbard with a gilt top locket- with ornamental stud to accomodate sword belt- and line decoration. The gilt chape also has line decoration. Sword in black leather carrying case. Inscribed on the obverse of the blade is 'HAWKES & CO LTD- LONDON W.1.'- crown either over 'EIIR'- and there is etched decoration on both sides of blade. Dr Basil Jack Greenhill- CB- CMG- FSA; Director- NMM 1967-82). Presented with: 1) tail coat; 2) trousers; 3) cocked hat; 4) 5) sword belts; 6) pair of gorget straps; 7) button; 8) sun helmet; 10) dagger; uniform of Diplomatic Corps (Grade 4). 
afmetingenOverall: 60 x 915 x 110 mm; Blade: 749 x 16 mm   
 

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