NAM.2006-12-31-1

Silver commemorative cup, maker unknown, 1936 (c). Dish-shaped cup with lid, on a long stem with concave foot, lid stamped with regimental crest, inscribed on bowl as above, ebonised wood plinth. The Barton Cup belonged to Maj Charter, the father of Commander W F Charter, and relates to his father’s service, the pre-partition Indian Army and the Italian invasion of Abyssinia. Associated with the 2nd Italo-Abyssinian War (1935-1936).

2nd Italo-Abyssinian War (1935-1936)