Sandhurst Anson Memorial Prize Sword by Wilkinson Sword

Presentation quality Royal Artillery Sword by Wilkinson Sword Number 56341 dating it to 1918 Gilt 3 bar hilt with black fish skin grip bound with gilt wire. The blade etched with The Anson Memorial Sword the reverse with Royal Artillery with Wilkinson Sword London The prestigious Anson Memorial Prize Sword long associated with Royal Military Academy Sandhurst was awarded at the end of each Christmas term to the cadet who passes out first on the list at final examination. Sir Douglas Haig, later commander of the BEF during the First World War was the recipient in 1884.