Scabbard

Scabbard for straight stirrup hilted sword, said to have belonged to Vice-Admiral Sir Samuel Hood (1762-1814), although this thought to be dubious as Vice-Admiral Hood died in 1814 and this pattern sword was not introduced until 1825. The black leather scabbardhas two gilt lockets and chape.

Object Details

ID: WPN1546.1
Type: Scabbard
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Unknown
Credit: On loan to the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, from the Ackland Hood Family
Measurements: Overall: 25 mm x 800 mm x 60 mm
Parts: Sword
  • Scabbard (WPN1546.1)
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