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inventarisnummerWPN1117 
collectieEdged Weapons    
museumNational Maritime Museum, Greenwich   National Maritime Museum, Greenwich
datummid 18th century  
omschrijvingScottish broadsword- which belonged to Captain James Robertson-Walker (1783-1858). The hilt of the broadsword consists of a steel basket guard and a round steel pommel. The black fish-skin grip is bound with twisted gilt wire. The steel blade is a double-edged 'Claymore'. The obverse of the blade is engraved with a German wolf mark. The reverse of the blade is engraved with an orb surmounted by a cross. The obverse of the black leather scabbard is decorated with tooling. The scabbard has one steel locket- with a frog button- and chape. When the National Maritime Museum received the broadsword a label was attached to it which stated 'This sword belonged to James Robertson- who entered the Royal Navy in April 1801 as A.B. He was present at the Battle of Trafalgar in HMS Victory- and subsequently served in HMS Fawn- Hazard- Antelope- Virago and Confiance. He retired with the rank of Commander in 1815; promoted Captain 1851- died at Gilgarran on October 26th 1858'. The broadsword is a Highland Regimental sword and would never have been used at sea or worn with a naval uniform. Captain James Robertson-Walker changed his name to Robertson-Walker in later life. 
afmetingenOverall: 105 x 1015 x 115 mm; Blade: 819 x 41 mm   
 

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