United Kingdom. A Constabulary Short Sword, by Parker Field & Sons, c.1845 Auction Archive an Austrian War Commemorative Medal

an Austrian War Commemorative Medal with Swords certificate (147x209mm

measuring 45 mm (w) x 68 mm (l)

1836 in India

published by authority of the Corps Committee

Accompanied by a Combat Infantryman Badge (in sterling silver with blue enamels

United Kingdom. A Constabulary Short Sword, by Parker Field & Sons, c.1845 Auction Archive an Austrian War Commemorative MedalUsed 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.