Historically; worn by officers and gentlemen as early as the Stuart Civil Wars c.1640-1652 . Worn by the officers on both sides in the American Revolution and later by Nelson's naval officers and Wellington's army officers. A sign of officer and genteel status, without it a gent and officer was undressed.

60cm/23.5" long approx.

Handmade out of Scandinavian ash with jute handle.

Usually dispatched in 10-20 days.

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