Canada, Commonwealth. A Pair of Blades to Maj. R W Parker Auction Archive a failed 1944 attempt to

a failed 1944 attempt to kill or capture Partisan leader Josip Broz Tito

during the fifty year reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

includes period original case

most with standard metal backings

1913 - March 2

Canada, Commonwealth. A Pair of Blades to Maj. R W Parker Auction Archive a failed 1944 attempt toElizabeth II 1897 Pattern Infantry Officers Sword; Wilkinson sword measuring 100 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard, decorated basket hilt with Queen Elizabeth II cipher, twisted grip wire bindings with a gilded sword knot, inscribed initials RWP on scabbard and hilt, serial number 74120 on the spine. Housed in a silver scabbard, evidence of some scratches, very fine condition. Dagger Awarded to Major R. W. Parker By Finnish MPS, 1974;