EL7074 - A good Edwardian 3rd Royal Scots officer's 'claymore' with cross-hilt, by Wilkinson (numbered 39469 for July 8th 1902). This was purchased by Charles Peevor Boileau Wood (later Colonel and DSO). Wood joined the Royal Scots Regiment, saw service in South Africa, 1900—2, being present in operations in the Orange Free State, February to May 1900; operations in the Transvaal, west of Pretoria, July to 29 November 1900, including action at Venterskroon (9 August), and operations in Orange River Colony, May to 29 November 1900; operations in Cape Colony, south of Orange River, 1900; operations in Orange River Colony. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 29 July 1902]. He was awarded the Queen's Medal, and King's Medal with five clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 31 October 1902]: "Charles Peevor Boileau Wood, Captain, Royal Scots. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". He was Major and Honorary Lieutenant Colonel, 3rd Battalion The Royal Scots. Lieutenant Colonel Wood contested the Wellington Division of Salop, 1910, as a Conservative. This sword was presumably purchased from Wilkinson upon his return from South Africa. There is lots more to research with this sword. The sword itself is in good condition, though with some patina to the guard and pommel. The thinnest strand of wire is missing from the grip, but otherwise that is in good condition and firm on the tang (the pommel unscrews, to allow the fitting of a basket hilt). The blade is bright and undecorated, except for the maker's etching at the ricasso. Complete with original field service scabbard, with plated chape (which is missing the ball at the end). A desirable model of sword with great research potential.
