Cavalry officer’s sword, 10th (Royal) Hussars, pattern 1912, 1914.
Carried by Capt The 4th Baron Chesham, probably given to the owner by his uncle Lt Col The Hon William Edwin Cavendish, Grenadier Guards when the former was commissioned into the 10th Hussars in February 1914.
Blade is straight and spear pointed, with engraved decoration, including the maker’s name, Henry Wilkinson, the regiment’s name, and possibly the initials of the owner.
Plated steel three bar guard.
Wooden grip covered in fish skin and bound with silver wire.
Metal scabbard with two loose suspension rings.
Baron Chesham served with the Army Signal Service and was awarded the Military Cross.