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Indian Mutiny KIA Officer's Sword, Marked Ya Allah
A very interesting 1845 pattern infantry officer's sword made by Wilkinson, marked to 'R.G.A.D Montmorency', and marked 'Ya Allah' in gold Arabic letters.
Robert Geoffrey Augustus De Montmorency was born on the 15th of August 1828 in Kilkenny. He joined the 49th Regiment of Foot as an ensign by purchase in 1846, and on the 25th of February 1848, he was transferred to the 24th Regiment of Foot (later known as the South Wales Borderers).
His regiment saw action during the Second Anglo-Sikh War at the Battle of Chillianwala in January 1849, where the regiment fought off the enemy with bayonets rather than rifles and 255 of its men died.
Robert G. A. De Montmorency was killed in action on the 7th of July 1857 at the Battle of Jhelum, where a column of troops led by the commander of the 24th Regiment of Foot was sent to disarm Bengal Native Infantry units believed to be at risk of mutiny. The mutinous sepoys of the 14th Bengal Native Infantry who garrisoned Jhelum resisted the disarmament attempt by force of arms, and the 24th received heavy casualties.
The sword is marked "Ya Allah" in gold Arabic letters near the ricasso, leaving room for speculation as to how and under what circumstances the inscription was made. Perhaps the sword was taken by a Muslim sepoy, and later returned to the family. Or perhaps Robert had once considered converting to Islam.
The sword is in very good condition, with a particularly crisp etching of Wilkinson quality. The scabbard is the one the sword came in with, not being of regulation pattern.
Please contact me for more photos or information. International shipping is available, with cost-effective insurance. Collection can be arranged by appointment.
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Robert Geoffrey Augustus De Montmorency was born on the 15th of August 1828 in Kilkenny. He joined the 49th Regiment of Foot as an ensign by purchase in 1846, and on the 25th of February 1848, he was transferred to the 24th Regiment of Foot (later known as the South Wales Borderers).
His regiment saw action during the Second Anglo-Sikh War at the Battle of Chillianwala in January 1849, where the regiment fought off the enemy with bayonets rather than rifles and 255 of its men died.
Robert G. A. De Montmorency was killed in action on the 7th of July 1857 at the Battle of Jhelum, where a column of troops led by the commander of the 24th Regiment of Foot was sent to disarm Bengal Native Infantry units believed to be at risk of mutiny. The mutinous sepoys of the 14th Bengal Native Infantry who garrisoned Jhelum resisted the disarmament attempt by force of arms, and the 24th received heavy casualties.
The sword is marked "Ya Allah" in gold Arabic letters near the ricasso, leaving room for speculation as to how and under what circumstances the inscription was made. Perhaps the sword was taken by a Muslim sepoy, and later returned to the family. Or perhaps Robert had once considered converting to Islam.
The sword is in very good condition, with a particularly crisp etching of Wilkinson quality. The scabbard is the one the sword came in with, not being of regulation pattern.
Please contact me for more photos or information. International shipping is available, with cost-effective insurance. Collection can be arranged by appointment.
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Category Antique Arms and Militaria
Period Mid Victorian Antiques
Origin English
Item code as1216a115
Status For Sale
£875.00 
$1182.56
€1035.13
$1182.56
€1035.13
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1. Never allow the carrier to deliver the package in your absence or to a third party
2. It is essential to always check the package before signing the delivery slip. By signing, you accept the package and declare that it is compliant and in good condition. In case of damage, or if it is the wrong size, write your comments on the delivery slip.
3. In case of problems, keep the packaging and take pictures of it, as well as the item.
4. Contact me no later than 3 days from receipt of the item.
These steps must be followed in order for the shipping insurance to be valid. Please make sure you contact me as soon as possible in case of any problems.
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