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sword

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  • Other Name

    British Pattern 1853 Cavalry Troopers Sword

  • Description

    British Pattern 1853 Cavalry Troopers Sword

    "Used by British Forces during the Maori War"

    no scabbard.

    manufacturer Robt. Mole & Sons, Birmingham.

    Markings : Crown GV = Govt.of Victoria; marked on hilt: A100; blade marked: Mole & Son Birmingham M/GV

  • Place
  • Associated Place
  • Accession Number
    1920.20
  • Accession Date
    Dec 1920
  • Other Id

    W0122 (war)

    182 (temporary sword number)

  • Department
sword, cavalry troopers

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