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British George VI 1897 pattern, Royal Engineers‘ Officers sword by the Wilkinson Sword Company No 67986, 1939 manufacture, the 28cm straight blade engraved with the Royal Engineers cypher, inset proof disc, Royal coat of arms and the owners initials T.W.I.H. for Major Thomas William Ian Hedlley OBE, DL, JP (1919-2001), with King George VI cypher to the nickel plated basket guard, with leather sword knot, within Sam-Browne pigskin covered scabbard, overall L102cm
British George VI 1897 pattern, Royal Engineers‘ Officers sword by the Wilkinson Sword Company No 67986, 1939 manufacture, the 28cm straight blade engraved with the Royal Engineers cypher, inset proof disc, Royal coat of arms and the owners initials T.W.I.H. for Major Thomas William Ian Hedlley OBE, DL, JP (1919-2001), with King George VI cypher to the nickel plated basket guard, with leather sword knot, within Sam-Browne pigskin covered scabbard, overall L102cm
British George VI 1897 pattern, Royal Engineers‘ Officers sword by the Wilkinson Sword Company No 67986, 1939 manufacture, the 28cm straight blade engraved with the Royal Engineers cypher, inset proof disc, Royal coat of arms and the owners initials T.W.I.H. for Major Thomas William Ian Hedlley OBE, DL, JP (1919-2001), with King George VI cypher to the nickel plated basket guard, with leather sword knot, within Sam-Browne pigskin covered scabbard, overall L102cm
British George VI 1897 pattern, Royal Engineers‘ Officers sword by the Wilkinson Sword Company No 67986, 1939 manufacture, the 28cm straight blade engraved with the Royal Engineers cypher, inset proof disc, Royal coat of arms and the owners initials T.W.I.H. for Major Thomas William Ian Hedlley OBE, DL, JP (1919-2001), with King George VI cypher to the nickel plated basket guard, with leather sword knot, within Sam-Browne pigskin covered scabbard, overall L102cm
British George VI 1897 pattern, Royal Engineers‘ Officers sword by the Wilkinson Sword Company No 67986, 1939 manufacture, the 28cm straight blade engraved with the Royal Engineers cypher, inset proof disc, Royal coat of arms and the owners initials T.W.I.H. for Major Thomas William Ian Hedlley OBE, DL, JP (1919-2001), with King George VI cypher to the nickel plated basket guard, with leather sword knot, within Sam-Browne pigskin covered scabbard, overall L102cm
British George VI 1897 pattern, Royal Engineers‘ Officers sword by the Wilkinson Sword Company No 67986, 1939 manufacture, the 28cm straight blade engraved with the Royal Engineers cypher, inset proof disc, Royal coat of arms and the owners initials T.W.I.H. for Major Thomas William Ian Hedlley OBE, DL, JP (1919-2001), with King George VI cypher to the nickel plated basket guard, with leather sword knot, within Sam-Browne pigskin covered scabbard, overall L102cm
British George VI 1897 pattern, Royal Engineers‘ Officers sword by the Wilkinson Sword Company No 67986, 1939 manufacture, the 28cm straight blade engraved with the Royal Engineers cypher, inset proof disc, Royal coat of arms and the owners initials T.W.I.H. for Major Thomas William Ian Hedlley OBE, DL, JP (1919-2001), with King George VI cypher to the nickel plated basket guard, with leather sword knot, within Sam-Browne pigskin covered scabbard, overall L102cm
British George VI 1897 pattern, Royal Engineers‘ Officers sword by the Wilkinson Sword Company No 67986, 1939 manufacture, the 28cm straight blade engraved with the Royal Engineers cypher, inset proof disc, Royal coat of arms and the owners initials T.W.I.H. for Major Thomas William Ian Hedlley OBE, DL, JP (1919-2001), with King George VI cypher to the nickel plated basket guard, with leather sword knot, within Sam-Browne pigskin covered scabbard, overall L102cm
British George VI 1897 pattern, Royal Engineers‘ Officers sword by the Wilkinson Sword Company No 67986, 1939 manufacture, the 28cm straight blade engraved with the Royal Engineers cypher, inset proof disc, Royal coat of arms and the owners initials T.W.I.H. for Major Thomas William Ian Hedlley OBE, DL, JP (1919-2001), with King George VI cypher to the nickel plated basket guard, with leather sword knot, within Sam-Browne pigskin covered scabbard, overall L102cm
British George VI 1897 pattern, Royal Engineers‘ Officers sword by the Wilkinson Sword Company No 67986, 1939 manufacture, the 28cm straight blade engraved with the Royal Engineers cypher, inset proof disc, Royal coat of arms and the owners initials T.W.I.H. for Major Thomas William Ian Hedlley OBE, DL, JP (1919-2001), with King George VI cypher to the nickel plated basket guard, with leather sword knot, within Sam-Browne pigskin covered scabbard, overall L102cm
British George VI 1897 pattern, Royal Engineers‘ Officers sword by the Wilkinson Sword Company No 67986, 1939 manufacture, the 28cm straight blade engraved with the Royal Engineers cypher, inset proof disc, Royal coat of arms and the owners initials T.W.I.H. for Major Thomas William Ian Hedlley OBE, DL, JP (1919-2001), with King George VI cypher to the nickel plated basket guard, with leather sword knot, within Sam-Browne pigskin covered scabbard, overall L102cm
British George VI 1897 pattern, Royal Engineers‘ Officers sword by the Wilkinson Sword Company No 67986, 1939 manufacture, the 28cm straight blade engraved with the Royal Engineers cypher, inset proof disc, Royal coat of arms and the owners initials T.W.I.H. for Major Thomas William Ian Hedlley OBE, DL, JP (1919-2001), with King George VI cypher to the nickel plated basket guard, with leather sword knot, within Sam-Browne pigskin covered scabbard, overall L102cm
British George VI 1897 pattern, Royal Engineers‘ Officers sword by the Wilkinson Sword Company No 67986, 1939 manufacture, the 28cm straight blade engraved with the Royal Engineers cypher, inset proof disc, Royal coat of arms and the owners initials T.W.I.H. for Major Thomas William Ian Hedlley OBE, DL, JP (1919-2001), with King George VI cypher to the nickel plated basket guard, with leather sword knot, within Sam-Browne pigskin covered scabbard, overall L102cm
British George VI 1897 pattern, Royal Engineers‘ Officers sword by the Wilkinson Sword Company No 67986, 1939 manufacture, the 28cm straight blade engraved with the Royal Engineers cypher, inset proof disc, Royal coat of arms and the owners initials T.W.I.H. for Major Thomas William Ian Hedlley OBE, DL, JP (1919-2001), with King George VI cypher to the nickel plated basket guard, with leather sword knot, within Sam-Browne pigskin covered scabbard, overall L102cm

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British George VI 1897 pattern, Royal Engineers‘ Officers sword by the Wilkinson Sword Company No 67986, 1939 manufacture, the 28cm straight blade engraved with the Royal Engineers cypher, inset proof disc, Royal coat of arms and the owners initials T.W.I.H. for Major Thomas William Ian Hedlley OBE, DL, JP (1919-2001), with King George VI cypher to the nickel plated basket guard, with leather sword knot, within Sam-Browne pigskin covered scabbard, overall L102cm
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Offered by Duggleby Auctioneers, this British George VI 1897 pattern Royal Engineers‘ Officers sword was crafted by the esteemed Wilkinson Sword Company, bearing the serial number 67986 and manufactured in 1939. The 28cm straight blade features intricate engravings of the Royal Engineers cypher, an inset proof disc, the Royal coat of arms, and the initials T.W.I.H. representing Major Thomas William Ian Hedlley OBE, DL, JP (1919-2001).

The nickel-plated basket guard proudly displays the King George VI cypher. This historic piece is accompanied by a leather sword knot and presented in a Sam-Browne pigskin covered scabbard, measuring an impressive overall length of 102cm.

Don't miss the opportunity to acquire this exceptional British military artefact with a fascinating provenance and notable historical significance. Bid now at Duggleby Auctioneers to add this remarkable Royal Engineers‘ Officers sword to your collection.


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