Arms, Armour and Militaria

A Victorian Royal Navy officer’s sword, the straight 79cm blade by Matthews & Co Portsea, etched with foliate scrolls crowned fouled anchor etc regulation gilt solid half-basket hilt incorporating crowned fouled anchor folding side guard blue and gold bullion sword knot fish-skin covered grip bound with copper wire, complete with its black leather scabbard with gilt mounts, blade with some pitting and discolouration, gilt to mounts worn £150-200