United Kingdom. A Constabulary Short Sword, by Parker Field & Sons, c.1845 Hold the reverse in postcard format

the reverse in postcard format with a handwritten dedication from a friend with a date of “1918”

Liguria-Castel Vittorio areas near the border with France

demonstrating near-total loss of gilt finish

each with a reinforced buttonhole and button closure

stating her hiring date as September 20

United Kingdom. A Constabulary Short Sword, by Parker Field & Sons, c.1845 Hold the reverse in postcard formatUsed by police forces in the British Isles, including Ireland, during the 19th century, and often referred to as "hangers" due to how they were worn, this particular sword was manufactured by the prominent London gun and sword maker Parker Field & Sons, 233 Holborn, London, and is marked as such on the blade, with brass D ring guard and wooden handle, with 62 cm blade, and matching leather scabbard with brass fittings, very fine.