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Cutlass
Cutlass, the hilt of the cutlass consists of a guard of black steel bent round from the tang to form an oval shell, the centre part of the trailing edge of which is bent over. The knuckle-guard is enlarged to form an oval nearly as large as the shell. The grip is cast-iron. The steel blade is straight, flat with a 137 mm false edge. The scabbard of black leather has a steel locket with frog button and chape.
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Object Details
| ID: | WPN1287 |
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| Collection: | Weapons |
| Type: | Cutlass |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | circa 1800 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Royal United Service Institution Collection |
| Measurements: | Blade: 587 x 32 mm |
| Parts: | Cutlass |