In good condition, Commander C H Pollock’s WW2 RN Officer’s Wilkinson Sword.
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Commander Charles Harington Pollock DSC commanded several Royal Navy minesweepers during Word War Two. Info on him can be found here and here.
Wilkinson Sword Serial Number 60617 for 1926/7.
Folding guard bears his name: “C. H. POLLOCK R. N.”. Leather cary bag hood bears his initials “C. H. P.”
The 31 1/2 inch blade is in very good condition and firm in the hilt. The brass hilt with some gilt patches is in good condition; the folding guard section works well. The fishskin grip a little grubby is good, as are the twisted grip wire bindings. Sword knot a little dull but good. The brass fittings over blackened leather scabbard is good; brass having lost its gilt and leather with some age / small scrapes. The sword sheathes and draws well. Leather all weather carry case is a little aged with surface cracking but is good still.
Very good quality sword in well above average condition. Very good price too, a snip at £700. Please quote item reference ZY50. Further / full sized images available on request. Box 1870 106x16x16 (2.134).
