Wilkinson ERII British Infantry Officers Presentation Sword For Sale

A Wilkinson Sword made British Infantry Officer's Sword, ERII / Queen Elizabeth 2nd; presentation sword from Major Allen William Frank Paskins, Military Cross, of the East Surrey Regiment.

This is a presentation sword given by Major Allen William Frank Paskins, MC presumably to a fellow officer in the then The Queen's Royal Surrey Regiment (the East Surrey Regiment where Major Paskins earned his Military Cross in 1945 were amalgamated with the Queen's Royal Regiment - West Surrey in 1959). The serial number on the spine of this blade is 86271, dating it to 1963.

The blade is firm in the hilt, the fishskin / grip in very good order, the blade in very good order with the etching clear. The sword sheathes and unsheathes well in and out of the scabbard. The hilt has small bubbling marks and circular polishing lines, but is generally very good. I would accept £500 for this sword. Further pictures available upon request. My item reference number 139 / Box40-1m