art-of-swords:Infantry Officer’s Sword (Pattern 1796)Dated: 1796Maker: Rundell & Bridge (London
art-of-swords:Infantry Officer’s Sword (Pattern 1796)Dated: 1796Maker: Rundell & Bridge (London firm of jewellers and goldsmiths formed by Philip Rundell and John Bridge)This is a presentation sword given to Lieutenant Colonel Richard Lloyd, commander of the Goree Island Garrison, from his officers, in 1808. The silver and brass gilt hilt has a knucklebow and shell guard and bears a crest, possibly of the Williamson family and may originate from a marriage between one Usher Philpott Williamson and Anne Lloyd, their son being Major-General Usher Williamson of the 22nd Regiment of Foot. Side notes:Lieutenant-Colonel Richard Lloyd commanded the Goree Island Garrison, situated off Senegal, until 1808. His force helped protect British trade routes.Slaves were shipped to America from Goree until the abolition of that trade in 1807.After leaving Goree, Lloyd became commander of 2nd Battalion, The 84th (York and Lancaster) Regiment of Foot, and was killed at the Battle of Nivelle in France on 10 December 1813.Source: Copyright © 2016 National Army Museum -- source link