Canada, Commonwealth. A Pair of Blades to Maj. R W Parker visually-hidden both sides of the core

both sides of the core demonstrate evidence of re-finishing

" on the white satin-lined inside lid

Swain led the Copper Cliff Highlanders Cadet Corps to its third consecutive Strathcona trophy in 1954

with obverse centre depicting a silver gilded coat of arms of Sicily

Canada, Commonwealth. A Pair of Blades to Maj. R W Parker visually-hidden both sides of the coreElizabeth 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;