Royal Charter sword knuckleguard

A brass sword knuckleguard that belonged to the steam clipper Royal Charter. It is inscribed with the words: 'ROYAL CHARTER'. This ship was wrecked on the coast of Anglesey 26 October 1859. The inside of the knuckleguard is tarnished.

Object Details

ID: REL0312
Collection: Relics
Type: Sword knuckleguard
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Royal Charter 1855 [British]
Date made: circa 1859
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 12 mm x 152 mm x 76 mm
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