Grenadier Guards Officer's sword A scarce Edward VII example carried by Baron Raglan. The blade etched with Crowned ER VII cypher and Battle

Grenadier Guards Officer's sword A scarce Edward VII example carried by Baron Raglan. The blade etched with Crowned ER VII cypher and Battle Honours. Reverse with regimental device surmounted by a Crown.Battle Honours including South Africa 1899-1902. Entwined initials of F.R.S. Sword cutler's details of Wilkinson of London, blade number 40055. Guard with flaming grenade and ER VII cypher, to the ball. Shagreen grip with twist wire binding. Contained in field service brown polished leather scabbard. Minor age wear to the hilt and scabbard. Contained in a brown leather storage case. GC. 500 This sword is attributed to the Baron Raglan, Fitz-Roy Richard Somerset. who joined the Regiment 1905, Capt 1914, Major 1919. He served ADC to the Governor of Hong Kong 1912-1913 and was a Political Officer in Palestine 1919-1921. During the Great War he was seconded to the Egyptian Army.