1856 pattern Victorian drummers/buglers sword, regiment identification help.

[Charles1856]

Hello,

I need some help in identifying the regiment that this 1856 pattern Victorian drummers/buglers sword belonged to. As seen in the picture printed on the side of the handle is " 2 RM 157 6.88" .

Any help will be much appreciated. 

[Stuka f]

Hello, any chance to see the entyre item, please?

[peter monahan]

'2nd Battalion, Royal Marines;   [rack number] 157;   [issued/on the books]  June/1888'  ???

It would be interesting to see if the RM bands wore Victorian dress into the 20th century, as is not uncommon for bands.

Edited September 2, 2020 by peter monahan

[Charles1856]

Thank you Peter.

Stuka I have attached the entire Item (after a bit of cleaning). 

[Stuka f]

Thank you.

First one I have ever seen.

Nice sword. 

[grenadierguardsman]

These swords are very nice.

Andy