James Norrington's ceremonial sword



"This is a beautiful sword. I would expect the man who made it to show the same care and devotion in every aspect of his life."

- James Norrington to William Turner

This sword was forged by William Turner for then-Captain James Norrington to mark his promotion to the rank of Commodore at Port Royal.

Norrington's sword
"The blade is folded steel. That's gold filigree laid into the handle. If I may? Perfectly balanced. The tang is nearly the full width of the blade."

- William Turner to Weatherby Swann

The sword was delivered to Governor Weatherby Swann by Turner himself on the day of Norrington's promotion. Swann admitted it was an impressive weapon, but did not realize Will himself had crafted the sword, asking instead for the boy to pass on his compliments to John Brown.

Norrington wielded the sword during the promotion ceremony at Fort Charles, and carried it with him during the attempted escape of Captain Jack Sparrow. Commodore Norrington continued to use it during the later assault against Hector Barbossa's pirates off Isla de Muerta. Onboard the HMS Dauntless, Norrington killed Koehler, running him through with his sword moments before the Aztec curse was lifted.

Icon of redemption
"Impressive. Very impressive. Commodore Norrington's going to be very pleased with this. Do pass my compliments on to your master."

- Weatherby Swann to William Turner

With the death of Barbossa and the subsequent escape of Jack Sparrow, Norrington did not remain with the Royal Navy for long. He resigned his commission, leaving his sword behind at Port Royal while he ended up in Tortuga. Lord Cutler Beckett installed himself in Fort Charles, and kept the sword in his office, maintained in its case. Norrington would come into contact with his old weapon again, after retrieving the heart of Davy Jones from Isla Cruces to gain Beckett's favor.

Beckett reinstated Norrington, promoting him to the rank of admiral, and presented him with his sword. Norrington would carry it with him while commanding the Flying Dutchman on behalf of the East India Trading Company.

Appearances

 * Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
 * Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
 * Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End