A Victorian Naval presentation sword

A Victorian Naval presentation sword, blade 31 in., etched with panels of foliate scrolls enclosing: a fouled anchor beneath Queen's crown, the Royal Arms, a crest of a stag's head, and the dedication 'PRESENTED TO CAPTAIN R. CARTER AS A TOKEN OF RESPECT FROM THE SEAMEN OF H.M.S. EMERALD 1863'; gilt brass hilt of standard solid 'gothic' type but with each of the raised bars formed of acorns and oak leaves, lion head pommel with mane running the length of the back strap, wire bound fish skin grip; brass mounted leather scabbard, the fittings of regulation type but with additional acanthus detail embossed to the locket and chape.