British Hampshire Infantry Officers Sword Memorial Sword

British Hampshire Infantry Officers Sword Memorial Sword. Alexander Humphreys was a British infantry officer serving with the Hampshire. The regulation hilt is engraved with his name and is in overall good condition. The 32.25 inch blade is maker marked S & J Kitchin and well etched with scrolls George 5th’s Royal Cypher plus A.H. KIA Somme 8.8.17 to one side the reverse has Hants Reg. Complete with field service scabbard. Alexander Humphreys was a British infantry officer serving with the Hampshire Regiment who was killed in action on August 8, 1917, during one of the Battles of the Somme in World War I. Commission & Service: Humphreys was a very young officer who earned his commission late in the war.