1895 Pattern Officers Sword Casualty Durham Light Infantry

The Wilkinson infantry officers sword of The sword of Major William Northey DSO, 2nd Battalion, Durham Light Infantry.

The 1895 Pattern Infantry Officers hilt bearing the crowned royal cypher of Queen Victoria. Domed pommel and fully chequered backstrap. The grip bound with shagreen and silver twistwire, which is all complete and in very good condition. Some areas of loss and corrosion to the plated finish to both exterior and interior of the guard.

The single fullered 1892 pattern blade measuring just shy of 32.5 inches. Wilkinson details, Prince of Wales Feathers, and "HW" proof slug to the ricassos. Serial number to the spine.

It carries the interlocked initials of "W.N." and is further etched with foliate engraving, the royal coat of arms, and crowned VR cypher. The blade in very good condition, some light staining, but remaining mostly bright and clean. Signs of having been service sharpened for the first 10 inches back from the point, which has been slightly reprofiled.

It is housed in its original steel scabbard. The scabbard shows some staining and corrosion, most noticeably towards the drag.

Major William Northey DSO, 2nd Battalion, Durham Light Infantry.

A career officer, he joined the DLI in September 1895, and served in South Africa. Twice Mentioned in Despatches, and Awarded the DSO, Queens South Africa Medal with five clasps, and the Kings South Africa Medal.

He died of wounds received on the 22nd October 1914, aged 38.

Son of the late Rev. E.W. Northey, of Woodcote House, Epsom, Surrey.

An image of Northey in uniform, and has full entry from "Bond of Sacrifice" can be found on the IWM website, linked HERE.

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