Named 1897 Pattern Royal Engineers Officer's Sword
Named 1897 Pattern Royal Engineers Officer's Sword
Origin: United Kingdom | Culture: British | Period: Late 19th - Early 20th Century
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A Victorian 1897 Pattern Royal Engineers Officer's Sword, manufactured by Robert Mole & Sons. Marked Robert Mole & Sons, Birmingham, Makers to the War & India Offices. Proof disc is consistent with Mole blades. Very good condition.
The sword belonged to Captain R St J Gillespie, Royal Engineers.
Captain Gillespie was Chief Engineer of the state of Chamba, Punjab, under the employment of Raja Bhuri Singh. Archive.
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The bottom part of the scabbard has some damage and flaking to the leather.
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