Practice Lances £150 each
Bamboo lances with red and white penants. Ideal for re-enactment or wall moun
ting. Discount on quantity.
Modern Leather Sword Scabbards
with War Dept. stamp. £60 each
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SWORDS
AND SIDE-ARMS
1897-pattern Infantry Officer's Sword with leather scabbard, frog and knot. £465
WILKINSON No.60867. GV cyphers. Initials on blade: H.L.
Wilkinson register shows that the sword purchased in August 1927 by a
"C.S.M. J. Knightley" (no regiment shown).
Harold Lindsay was born on 17th April 1890. He enlisted into the
King’s Own in around 1905: number 8527. He served in the ranks
for 11 years and 320 days. Warrant Officer 11 years and 33 days. He was
commissioned Lieutenant and Quartermaster from 30th September 1927. His
fellow Warrant Officers clubbed together and CSM J. Knightley (noted in
Wilkinson's Register as ordering the sword) purchased a sword from
Wilkinson, with his initials on the blade. He served with 1st Battalion
at Aldershot, Haifa, Cairo, Wellington and Madras. He received the
Military Medal (London Gazette on 11 November 1916). He was also
Mentioned In Despatches (London Gazette 30 November 1915, 1 July 1916
and 22 May 1917). He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (London
Gazette 18 January 1919). He transferred to the Regimental Depot in
Lancaster from 1939. He was posted to 6th Battalion on its formation
14th February 1940 and proceeded with it to France 3rd April 1940.
Evacuated from Dunkirk 1st June 1940. He remained with the battalion
and saw no further active service. Captain 30th September 1935 and
Major 30th September 1939. MBE 1st January 1944. Brevet Lieutenant
Colonel 1st July 1944. To retired pay 1st October 1945. Died 19th March
1963
1897-pattern Indian Army Officer's Sword with leather scabbard and knot. £385
GRI cypher - Indian Army. Initials on blade - C.L.V.N. - Further
research could identify an Indian Army officer with these initials.
1897-pattern Royal Engineer Officer's Sword with leather scabbard and knot. £325
GV cypher. Blade has some staining but details are clear. Sword
belonged to Colonel A. Robertson, Royal Engineers. He served in WW1,
being awarded a Croix de Guerre, and was commissioned, serving in
Dunkirk in 1940 and becoming CO of Royal Engineers in Glasgow. Sword
purchased from owner of his medals.
Scottish Officer's Sword with metal scabbard. SOLD
Blade has faded decoration at top and can read CHANDLERS ARGYLE ST. GLASGOW
1897 pattern Indian Army Officer's Sword with leather scabbard. £280
Blade and hilt has GRI cyphers. Retailed by HARMAN, CALCUTTA. Details well-polished over years.
Rifle Volunteer Officer's Sword £250
Victorian. Nice blade. No mker/retailer mark. Scabbard is damaged (see pictures)
Relic Honourable East India Company Sword (rare) £135
1822 pattern, pipe-back blade. Hilt damaged, folding guard missing. HEIC badge on hilt. Handle replaced.
1822 Pattern Infantry Officer's Sword £140
1822 pattern, pipe-back blade. Fixed guard. VR cypher on guard. No details on blade remain.
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