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Dress Sword In Sheath

AssociatedAssociated with Brigadier Frost Pasha (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1838 - 1902)

Date1857-1897

Object NameSword

Mediumsteel; brass; leather

ClassificationsWeaponry

DimensionsOverall: Length: 100 cm

AcquisitionPresented in 1937 by H M Frost.

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDMS011653

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About MeThis is a scroll hilted sword in silver plated sheath. This model is similar to the 'Royal Engineers Officer's Sword', created according to the 'Dress Regulations' of 1857. The steel blade of the sword is straight, spear pointed and inscribed with partially worn words reading 'Aberdeen Engineer Volunteers', suggesting it was specially commissioned for Aberdonian Frost Pasha during his service in the Ottoman Turkish army. The sword grip is covered in shagreen - a kind of untanned leather with a rough granulated surface - wrapped with copper wire. The brass scroll hilt above the handle is partially wrapped in suede leather thong. This type of sword was in use until 1897 when the Royal Engineers followed the Infantry and all dismounted regiments with a different sword model.