Artist: Unknown; Date(s): circa 1700 - 1800; Classification(s): weapons, sword, casting (process), cast sword, blued blade with etched and gilded decoration [M.2-1897]
Description: Naval presentation sword, 18th century. German blade of French type, blued etched and gilt, inscribed 'SOLINGEN' and in Latin and French. English hilt 1780-90.