1. Foster 1030
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Foster 1030
- Title:
- Pattern 1822 Infantry Officer’s Sword with gilt brass scabbard
- Scope & Content:
- This sword was used by Col. Charles St.John Grant (1791-1852), Madras Army, 1805-52. The hilt bears a cartouche with the cipher of George IV. The blade is plain, pipe backed. See Robson, B. Swords of the British Army (2nd ed.), p.158. For information on Col. Grant see L/MIL/9/116 f.258.
- Collection Area:
- Visual Arts
- Languages:
- Not applicable
- Date Range:
- 1822
- Extent:
- 1 Item