Edwardian Cameron Highlanders officer's sword, with cross-hilt, to James Brander-Dunbar (served in Sudan, Boer War and WW1)

ELC1007 - A superb Edwardian Cameron Highlanders officer's sword, with cross-hilt, to a named officer who served in the Sudan, Second Anglo-Boer War and WW1. The officer was James Brander-Dunbar, as Laird of Pitgaveny pictured later in life below, with his brother (1875-1969). As well as being a soldier, Brander-Dunbar was also famous as a hunter, traveller and sportsman. Included in the sale is the book 'John Macnab' pictured below, for whom Brander-Dunbar's hunting exploits in Scotland served as the inspiration. The sword features a 33 1/4 inch blade, etched to an Edinburgh retailer and carrying top maker Pillin's proof slug. It is etched with the Cameron Highlanders name, battle honour of 'Egypt' and Brander-Dunbar's initials in a cartouche. The blade is bright and the etching clear, the last few inches of the blade having been service sharpened (for WW1 presumably). The sword features the removable cross hilt, as worn on active service at the time (the pommel can be unscrewed, to fit a full basket hilt if desired). Complete with field service scabbard and Sam Browne frog in good condition. An excellent sword with a huge amount of research potential.