Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

An 1897 pattern infantry officer’s sword of picquet weight, the 82cm blade of dumbbell section by Hobson & sons, 1, 3 & 5. Lexington Street, London, etched with crowned VR cypher, foliate scrolls, ‘3rd. Battn. Royal Lancaster Regt.’ and owner’s initials ‘C.E.E.H’. regulation steel guard incorporating VR cypher, fully chequered back-strap, fish-skin covered grip bound with copper wire, complete with its steel scabbard with two hanging rings, service wear overall, blade discoloured £100-150

The sword of Major Charles Edward Every-Halstead.