Historical information

Windlass, an ISO accredited sword maker and official supplier to MOD UK and the RN.

Significance

good example of Navy cutlass swords

Physical description

2 x British Naval Cutlass 1804 - Chromed
These highest quality blades are manufactured by Windlass, an ISO accredited sword maker and official supplier to MOD UK and the RN. Each blade is fold forged from a single billet of high-carbon steel, then hardened and tempered. Hand assembled and ground, each is then fully chrome plated for a mirror finish.

Inscriptions & markings

1. Blade near the hilt has on one side crossed sword and scabbard, obverse has a J. On the basket are N an arrow WD followed by an L.
2. Blade near the hilt has on one side crossed sword and scabbard, obverse has a inscribed 9 and stamped C6. On the basket are N an arrow WD followed by an L.