An unsheathed single-edged civil servants court sword (Railroad Department).

Blade length 69.2cm.; width at bolster 2.2cm.; length with handle 83.5cm. Nickel-plated steel blade with a narrow fuller. Cross-guard. Railroad emblem (featuring wheel and wings) in shield. Ball-shaped pommel. Handle with wire wrap. Cast brass hilt with remains of original of gilding. Portugal?, late 19th-early 20th century.