United Kingdom. A Pattern 1804 Royal Navy "Double Disk" Cutlass, by Osborn & Gunby Archive 081 other ranks and served

081 other ranks and served in France and Belgium with the 4th Infantry Brigade

the badge demonstrates trace amounts of gilt finish around the catch and beneath the eagle’s wings consistent with polishing that has resulted in the near-total removal of the finish

both shoulders incorporating button down epaulette straps

the Treaty of Paris saw France formally cede Canada

Stuart Macdonald was born at Elgin on 14 April 1861

United Kingdom. A Pattern 1804 Royal Navy "Double Disk" Cutlass, by Osborn & Gunby Archive 081 other ranks and servedThe P1804 Pattern British Royal Navy cutlass first produced in 1804 and used extensively and exclusively throughout and aboard every ship in the Royal Navy's worldwide fleet. This "figure 8" regulation cutlass made its debut at the Battle of Trafalgar, used during the War of 1812 with America, and all conflicts up until a new pattern was chosen by the Royal Navy in 1845. The example offered here features a strong and straight steel blade, with the