Scots Guards Officers Sword by Wilkinson

Scots Guards Officers Sword by Wilkinson number 39253 belonging to Lieutenant-Colonel Malcolm Romer. Regulation hilt with fish skin grip chequered back strap and field service knot. The blade etched with Crown E R VII the scots guard regimental badge, battle honours and owners initials M R plus Wilkinson Sword London and proof plug. Complete with parade scabbard. Lieutenant-Colonel Malcolm Romer was a senior British Army officer who served with distinction in the Scots Guards across both the Boer War and the First World War. Served in South Africa around 1900 with military units including the Scots Guards. Appointed Adjutant of the Scots Guards, as recorded in the London Gazette in January 1911. First World War Command: Commanded the 1st Battalion Scots Guards from September 1, 1917, to March 6, 1918, and later the 3rd Battalion Scots Guards from September 24, 1918, to November 11, 1918 Reached the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel and was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire