Description
the handle is thick with black lacquer set into the handle
3rd Class with Swords in August 1947
7 General Hospital at Camiers on the 6th
Clasps are worn to show each of the the theatres involved
measuring 60 mm (w) x 38 mm (h))
United Kingdom. A Constabulary Short Sword, by Parker Field & Sons, c.1845 Republic of the handle is thick withUsed by police forces in the British Isles, including Ireland, during the 19th century, and often referred to as "hangers" due to how they were worn, this particular sword was manufactured by the prominent London gun and sword maker Parker Field & Sons, 233 Holborn, London, and is marked as such on the blade, with brass D ring guard and wooden handle, with 62 cm blade, and matching leather scabbard with brass fittings, very fine.