Sword- Captain WH Panter

Historical information

Of Leut W.H Panter, First Captain of H.M.V.S Cerberus and brought the ship from England to Port Phillip Bay in 1871. The sword was donated to the Ran College in the year 1934 by Miss Orr's Grandaughter. One of the roads in H.M.A.S Cerberus is named after this Officer.

Physical description

Sword and Scabbard.

Inscriptions & markings

The sword of Captain W.H Panter Captain commanding Naval Forces of Victoria, first Captain of H.M.S Cerberus presented by Miss.M.Orr.

Subjects

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