Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Officer’s Sword

Rare officer’s Sword of the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) maker marked Hawkes and Co London, etched with scrolls, crowned GRV cypher, and regimental badge, title, slung bugle horn and owner’s name Colonel J Chaplin, special regulation steel gothic hilt incorporating regimental badge, wire bound fish skin covered grip, knot, in is  steel scabbard, two suspension rings. Entered Scottish Rifles, 1894; Major, 1913; Brigadier-General, 1917; Colonel, 1923; Brigade Commander Millitary Forces in Iraq, 1925-27.Orders, Decorations & Medals: Badge of a Commander of the Order of the British Empire [C.B.E. cr. 1922]; The Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette 25 June 1915]; India Medal 1895-1902 with 2 clasps; 1914 Star with clasp; British War Medal 1914-1920; Allied Victory Medal 1914-1919, with oak leaf; Badge of the Legion of Honour [France]; Croix de Guerre with bronze palm [France].

Information:

Reference: Swords of The British Army by Robson Revised Edition page 189
Blade Length: 82cm
Overall Length: 99cm