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Title 15 carat gold swagger stick, 3rd Glamorgan Rifle Volunteers
Nationality British
Period 1898
Sold

Engraved: 'Presented to Major W.D. Rees by Col. Richardson and officers of the 3rd G.R.V. Sept. 3rd 1898'. In 1908, under the Cardwell reforms, this regiment (based in Swansea) became the 6th (Glamorgan) Battalion Welsh Regiment. Regimental swagger sticks in gold are rare, and a presentation example in gold is even rarer.

This stick is mounted on a malacca cane with a gilt finial at the other end. There are minor blemishes to the malacca, but, considering the age, it is a magnificent example. Major Rees seems not to have had any foreign service, but rose to at least the rank of Lt. Col. as I also bought his full dress uniform (already sold) from one of his descendants. The whole piece measures approximately 24".

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[Militaria : Equipment : British : 19th Century]

testimonials

I received the item today, you had packed it well and there were no problems with customs. Overall I was happy with it although the blade was a little bit worse than I had imagined, however thank you for your efforts.

P P, Australia, 09.03.2011

The sword arrived first thing and it is an excellent item - many thanks indeed! Good to do business with you.

M M, UK, 01.11.2005

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