Original British P-1804 Naval Cutlass with Figure Eight Guard and Ribbed Grip German Army Heer Major King's WW2 Uniform

Major King's WW2 Uniform

from something resembling jodhpurs to a straighter 'plus-fours' shape

Almost certainly especially made for a deceased Baronette (addressed as a "Sir")

and butt plate engraved: 40/A/20 indicating that this was issued to the 40th Regiment of Foot

She had teak wood decks

Original British P-1804 Naval Cutlass with Figure Eight Guard and Ribbed Grip German Army Heer Major King's WW2 UniformOriginal Item: Only One Item Available. The blade is marked H. M. S. VICTORY and we will be the first to tell you that cutlasses were never marked like this on the blade. They were kept in racks without scabbard for anyone to use. This is a fine totally original example of the Trafalgar period seaman's cutlass, the blade having been stamped with an acceptance mark under a Crown. It is totally authentic and original, blade length 28 inches, overall