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Sword

Court small-sword. Owned by Sir George Biddell Airy, Astronomer Royal (active 1836-81). The small-sword hilt is made of cut steel. This sword was worn with court dress which was also received by the NMM.

Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Airy Collection...

c. 1836
Steel, silver gilt
50.0 x 980.0 x 110.0 mm
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The Royal Observatory
Permanent collection