Canada. An Extremely Rare Naval Fisheries Protection Service Officer's Sword, by C.J. Weldon of London, 1910 Hold measuring 34 mm (w) x

measuring 34 mm (w) x 102 mm (l)

British Expeditionary Force from October 13

extremely fine condition with gilt extremely well preserved

inscription on the reverse cartouche

the bottom with engraved names of “MICKWITZ

Canada. An Extremely Rare Naval Fisheries Protection Service Officer's Sword, by C.J. Weldon of London, 1910 Hold measuring 34 mm (w) xAn extremely rare sword, it features a steel blade, magnetic, with a very sharp tip. Both sides of the blade have a fuller running from the mid point to just above the ricasso and incorporates an ornate leafing and floral pattern. The obverse ricasso bears a brass proofmark disk inscribed "PROVED", while the reverse ricasso is maker marked "C. J. WELDON 130 131 CHEAPSIDE LONDON E. C.". The obverse of the blade is emblazoned with a ribbon banner