A GEORGIAN SWORD TO COMMODORE DANCE, 80.5cm flattened

A GEORGIAN SWORD TO COMMODORE DANCE, 80.5cm flattened diamond section fullered blade, gilt washed hilt with upturned shell guard, engraved to the interior with opposing panels of stands of arms, the D-shaped knuckle guard broadening at the midpoint and with oval plaque engraved COMMODORE SIR NATHANIEL DANCE to one side and R.E.I.V to the other, flattened lion's head pommel, reeded ivory grip. Commodore Sir Nathaniel Dance was most famous for averting the certain destruction of a large and valuable convoy by the use of deception and daring - for which he was awarded a Knighthood.