with sharply tapering blade (some wear and light surface rust) of hollow triangular section, the forte on both sides etched and gilt with a martial trophy, on one side with foliage and a figure representing Victory and Peace against a ground of bright-cut spheres, and on the other with a trophy and symmetrical foliage, parcel-gilt steel hilt including boat-shell guard (old wear) pierced and chiselled with martial trophies encrusted in white-metal with reclining figures, a portrait bust and other elements, and grip (probably a working replacement) bound with plain and twisted copper-alloy wire, 79.7 cm blade