Silvio Posted January 23, 2019 Share #1 Posted January 23, 2019 Hi all, Here is a P1831 Mameluke sword. Made by Pillin and roughly dated 1902-1910.Sword retailer was Hill Brothers from Old Bond Str London Around 1898 it was possible to use a leather scabbard instead the Brass/steel ones for field service. Here is some service information but not complete as i,m still doing research Colonel C. W. Carey served as Adjutant with the 2nd Battalion Highland Light Infantry in the Egyptian war of 1882, and was present at the battle of Tel-el-Kebir (Medal with Clasp, 4th Class of the Medjidie, andKhedive's Star). Served in the campaign on the North West Frontier of India under Sir William Lockhart in1897-98 with the 2nd Battalion Highland Light Infantry, and took part in the operations of the Malakand andBuner Field Forces, including the forcing of the Tanga Pass (mentioned in despatches, Medal with Clasp).Appointment of Lieutenant C.W. Carey, supernumerary on the establishment of the 3rd Punjab Cavalry to be Squadron Officer of the 36th Punjab Cavalry.1898 He retired in 1910 as a Major-General and from 1913-1932 he was the Governor of Military Knights of Windsor and acting Governor of Windsor Castle Thank you Link to comment
Silvio Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted January 23, 2019 Governor of Military Knights of Windsor and acting Governor of Windsor Castle Photo taken in 1928 Link to comment
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