A Mounted Officer's Sword of the Cameron Highlanders
A Mounted Officer's Sword of the Cameron Highlanders

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A Mounted Officer's Sword of the Cameron Highlanders

A good Victorian sword by HENRY WILKINSON (Serial No. 27228) with 30in. (78cm) slightly-curved blade etched with thistle decoration, VR cypher, inscription QUEEN'S OWN CAMERON HIGHLANDERS and family crest with a strap containing motto IN ARDUA TENDIT, Light Cavalry style hilt with three-bar guard and fishskin grip, in steel scabbard (blade possibly shortened in service)

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