NAM.2001-04-88-1

Pattern 1897 Infantry officer’s sword, 1915 (c). Made by Hobson and Sons, London. Nickel-plated sheet steel guard of three-quarter basket in ‘scroll’ pattern design of pierced strapwork, incorporating cypher ‘VR’ and crown. Wood grip covered with fishskin, bound with german silver wire. Steel blade, fuller each side, double-edged for last 6 inches, decorated. Brown leather sword knot of strap and acorn. Belonged to Col Augustus David Geddes, 2nd Bn The Buffs (East Kent Regiment), during his service in World War One. From the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum.

Ypres, 2nd Battle of, 1915 (World War One, Western Front 1914-1918)