'Mameluke' hilted sword, which belonged to Admiral Sir Charles Howe Fremantle (1800-1869). The 'mameluke' hilt of the sword consists of straight gilt quillons ending in Royal crowns and straight gilt langets, which are embossed with a foul anchor motif which is surrounded by a wreath. The polished white ivory grip has a hole to accommodate a sword knot, which is attached. The slightly curved steel blade is flat-backed, and double-edged for 230mm from the point. The blade bears the inscription 'E& E Emanuel 3 Hard, Portsea & 101 High Street Portsmouth'. The black leather scabbard has one gilt locket, two rings and chape. The mounts are embossed with shell, oak leaf and acorn motifs.

In 1842 permission was given for Flag Officers to wear at their discretion, instead of the usual pattern, a sword with a 'mameluke' hilt in imitation of the General Officers of the Army. This style of sword was not universally popular and its use was abandoned in 1856. However, some Officers did wear this type of sword after 1856.

Admiral Sir Charles Howe Fremantle (1800-1869) entered the Navy in 1812 and was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in 1819, to Commander in 1822, to Captain in 1826, to Rear-Admiral in 1854, to Vice-Admiral in 1860 and finally to the rank of Admiral in 1864. In the course of his career he commanded the Channel Squadron from 1858-1859 and was Commander-in-Chief from 1863-1866 at Devonport. He was made a KCB in 1857 and a GCB in 1867.