Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 23rd November 2022

Lot 319

A interesting military sword of Sergeant's type

Estimate £60 - £80 | Hammer £120

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Description

A interesting military sword of Sergeant's type, plain dumbell section blade marked 'MADE IN ENGLAND', 1897 type hilt with GVR cypher, guard engraved 'S.L. KEPPEL-PALMER', associated leather covered wooden scabbard.

Possibly a memorial object. A Captain Stuart Leslie Keppel-Palmer M.C., Tank Corps, was killed in action 03/10/1918.