OCT 2018 JEWELLERY, ANTIQUE & ART AUCTION Tuesday, 9 October 2018 - 10:00 AM start

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Field Marshal Sir Claud William Jacob's rare mameluke sword

Estimate: $9,000 - $11,000

Lot Details

the blade presentation engraved 'Field Marshal Sir Claud William Jacob' and with George V cypher and scroll highlights, the gilt hilt with crossed batons device, stainless steel scabbard with two hangers, gold/crimson cord and acorn sword knot attached. Length overall 923mm. The blade some distress. Note: Field Marshal Sir Claud William Jacob, GCB, GCSI, KCMG (21 November 1863 – 2 June 1948) was a British Indian Army officer. He served in the First World War as commander of the Dehra Dun Brigade, as General Officer Commanding 21st Division and as General Officer Commanding II Corps in the Fifth Army. Later after an illustrious career he took up the appointment of Military Secretary to the India Office in April 1926 and, having been promoted Field Marshal on 30 November 1926, he remained at the India Office until he retired in May 1930.