Thames River Police Sword 19th Century

Thames River Police Sword a scarce pattern with slightly curved single edged blade, cut with a long deep fuller along the back edge and double edged towards the point. Solid brass hilt with good age colour and contained in its original leather scabbard with matching brass locket and chape, the catch in full working order. The Thames River Police Sword was adopted by The Metropolitan Police in 1829 the blade length: 26.5 Inches, overall: 32Inches