£280
AN EDWARD VII 1897 PATTERN SWORD AND SCABBARDS FOR THE 1ST VOLUNTEER BATTALION OF THE KING'S OWN ROYAL LANCASTER REGIMENT. An 1897 Pattern Infantry Officers Sword with an 83cm pointed blade with sharpened edge, with partial fuller and decorated for the 1st V.B.K.O. Royal Lancaster Regt and Edward VII Crown and cipher. Marked for Hobson and Sons, 1,3 & 5 Lexington Street Golden Square, London. The broad guard with turned down rim, shagreen wire wound grip and domed pommel, with leather sword knot. In service scabbard with frog, 100cm overall length. With a travelling cover and dress scabbard. Also a Masonic sword, leather covered swagger stick and a King's Own Swagger stick.
This sword and other items were the property of Major Nicholas Edmund Barnes who was a 2nd Lieutenant with the Volunteers from 1903 and decorated as the best shot as a recruit in the same year. Captain from 4/8/14 and Major from 3/5/15. Following the War a senior partner with Barnes and Jackson Solicitors of Alverston. With a selection of documents relating to his work as a solicitor. *CR: Light marks and age related wear throughout, but generally a nice example in good order. *BP 22.5% (18.75% plus VAT) plus a lot fee of £8 inc. VAT on each lot.
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