Estimate

£600 - £700

1st VB Royal West Kent Regiment Cyclist Section Edwardian presentation sword. A very fine and rare example. The blade with etched decoration of a crowned EVIIR cypher and presentation inscription "Presented by the members of the Cyclist Company (1 and 2 Sections) and the Sergeants of A.B. and F. Companies of the 1st V.B. The Queen's Own's Royal West Kent Regt) March 14th 1905". The hilt of the Light Cavalry pattern with three bar open guard and shagreen grip. Housed in its polished steel scabbard. Very Good Bright Condition. HQ at Tunbridge. Cyclist Company was added to the 1st VB in 1900.