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4th October 2012, 06:13 PM
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Great War Royal Artillery Officer's Sword with "Initials"
...I noticed two tiny marks on this sword - on the other side of the number. They look quite like initials - would they have been put on at Wilkinson's or by the owner? They look like ER of EB.
It was completed on 14th April 1915 for 2nd Lieutenant J B Carson MC, West Riding Battery, RHA. The battery spent 1916-1918 in the Middle East - where cavalry and horse artillery were yet playing an important role. Perhaps this would account for the service sharpening... Many thanks. |
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7th October 2012, 09:43 PM
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Regards, Ibrahiim al Balooshi. |
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10th October 2012, 07:55 AM
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Very nice an complete sword Stephen !
The ER or EB is very roughly done. looks like owner did it. I was suprised to see this type in commbination with RHA. I always think of the 1908 and 1912 Cavalry swords as soon as horses appear  But this battery was serving under the Royal Field Artillery, thus the artillery pattern sword. Quote:
Best regards, Willem |
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11th October 2012, 09:15 PM
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I suspect the stamped ER or EB is a Wilkinson inspector's mark.
Google "John Wilkinson Latham" and you will find he is still active in several forums and may be willing to help. Regards Richard |
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17th October 2012, 07:45 PM
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...many thanks for your interest.
as far as I know, Artillery Officers carried and continue to carry the variation on 1821 light Cavalry Swords. Other Ranks in the King's Troop carry the 1908. At the Colonel's Review in June. |
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