17th Lancers: the officer's malacca cane of Lieutenant Hugh Ford Parbury

17th Lancers: the officer's malacca cane of Lieutenant Hugh Ford Parbury, M.C., cast white metal tip (probably Indian silver) with skull and crossed bones motif and engraved 'LIEUT. H.F. PARBURY/ 17TH LANCERS. 1907', length 94 cm (37 in.)

Son of Australian businessman Charles Pabury, who's firm survives to this day. Present with the 17th in India from 1905 until 1914, when re-deployed to France for the duration of the war. As a Captain played a significant role in the resistance to 'Operation Michael' in March 1918. Temporary command of regiment October 1918. M.C. gazetted 01/01/19