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11th June 2017, 06:59 PM
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Location: Room 101, Glos. UK
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i always remember col. 'mad jack' churchill, in ww2, a commando who not only walked ashore in norway with his basket hilted broadsword in hand, but had his piper playing behind him. he also stated that "Any officer who goes into action without his sword is improperly dressed." he captured 42 germans using his sword.
he also had the distinction of the last confirmed combat kill with an english longbow, skewering a german sergeant.. |
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12th June 2017, 01:49 AM
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Location: In the wee woods north of Napanee Ontario
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The sword is recorded as being sold to F.W. Bevile.
Special Scroll Gds. 7' Hrs Grip 35 " special blade. Sold 17 May 1910. |
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12th June 2017, 04:32 PM
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The sword is a 7th Hussars officers pattern and can be seen worn on a statue of Sir Douglas Haig, he is mounted with sword attached to horseshoe pouch.
Now just have to find F.W. Bevile in relation to the 7th Hussars! |
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12th June 2017, 05:25 PM
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Location: In the wee woods north of Napanee Ontario
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Noted as scroll guard and 7th Hussars grip. It may have been made for another person possibly in the family with the "B"initial, I can't make out what the other initials are in the etching.
I think I'll have to remove known letter "B" and see what's left. Thanks to Gordon who pointed out the initials are F.W.B. Last edited by Will M; 12th June 2017 at 09:00 PM. |
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23rd June 2017, 01:14 PM
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Location: In the wee woods north of Napanee Ontario
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No luck finding F.W. Bevile, remaining elusive.
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24th June 2017, 03:13 AM
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