Artefact
Artefact
Credit Line
Collection of Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, W1456
Primary Maker
Place
Date
Pre 1854
[1820-1850]
Associated Notes
Pattern 1821 Cavalry Officers sword [similar]
British or possibly Continental cheap sword made for volunteers, militia, period:1820-50
Said to have been found on the battlefield at Balaklava, Crimean War
Associated Event
Crimean War; 1853-1856
Battle of Balaclava; 25 Oct 1854
Associated Place
Associated Date
1854-1855
Period
Media
Measurement Description
blade length: 31 1/2 inches
overall length: 36 1/2 inches
Classification
Last Update
15 May 2023
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