A splendid honour sabre presented by the Spanish government to the British Commander of H.M.S. "Spiteful", Archibald Douglas Fletcher, June 1866., The pipe-backed blade with yelmen (slightly spotted), is richly etched for two thirds of its length. One side displays a dedication amid tendrils "Dedicado por el Gobierne Espanol à Mr. Archibald Douglas W. Fletcher Comandante del Vapor de S.M.B. 'Spiteful' como Testimonio de Gratitud por los eficaces auxilios prestados à la Fragata de S.M.C. Resolucion, sobre las Islas de los Leones - Junio 1866". The other face sho,

A splendid honour sabre presented by the Spanish government to the British Commander of H.M.S. "Spiteful", Archibald Douglas Fletcher, June 1866., The pipe-backed blade with yelmen (slightly spotted), is richly etched for two thirds of its length. One side displays a dedication amid tendrils "Dedicado por el Gobierne Espanol à Mr. Archibald Douglas W. Fletcher Comandante del Vapor de S.M.B. 'Spiteful' como Testimonio de Gratitud por los eficaces auxilios prestados à la Fragata de S.M.C. Resolucion, sobre las Islas de los Leones - Junio 1866". The other face sho, Stock Photo
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