English Silver Hilted Smallsword, Dated 1763 Russian and again in 1622 and

and again in 1622 and 1627

blue and gilt

2nd Battalion moved to China for a year

1915 – 30 Jan

and were carried in a similar way to how smallswords were worn in 18th-century Western Europe

English Silver Hilted Smallsword, Dated 1763 Russian and again in 1622 andThis smallsword features a solid silver hilt with London hallmarks and a date mark corresponding to the year 1763. The hilt displays typical design elements of the period, with a clam shaped guard and a grip wrapped in twisted wire. The blade is of a triangular cross section, which is common for smallswords of this era, designed for thrusting in dueling or self defense. The hallmarks on the sword provide important information about its provenance and