In very good condition, Lt Commander Henry Eric Tonge’s George VI British RN Officer’s Sword and more
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All relating to Lt Commander Henry Eric Tonge. Complete with scabbard, sword knot, sword belt with gilt King’s (pre-1953) RN buckle, white top peaked cap with Queen’s (post 1952) embroided badge, gilt Chinese presentation plaque (one character absent), HMS Tiger plaque, selection of officer rank shoulder boards, plus paperwork and photographs.
What we know about this Royal Navy officer from the included documents and a little research: He passed the Royal Observer Corps Intermediate Test on 7th December 1944, was aged 48 in 1967, he was an instructor office in the Royal Navy at least until 1967, he was working in the Nigeria Education Department (Kano) in 1955 (according to his Nigerian driver’s license which is included), his wife’s name was Marjorie Wendy Tonge.
We believe the sword to date from WW2 to 1950.
Stacks of research potential!
The 30 3/4 inch blade is in very good condition (no maker’s / retailer’s details etched to blade) and the etching very clear, some light speckles to one side mostly away from the etching, and firm in the hilt. The hilt in very good condition with the folding guard section working well. Faux white fishskin grip very good, a little grubby one side; the twisted grip wire bindings are good. Sword knot, a little grubby and frayed in places. Scabbard mostly good; some age and minor wear. The sword sheathes and draws well. Belts with a little age wear.
What a great group and with tons of research potential for only £600; grab it quick! Please quote item reference AI17. Further / full sized images available upon request. Boxes 1941A 97 x 15 x 16 (1.84) and 1941B 60 x 30 x 15 (3.629).
