Canada, Commonwealth. A Pair of Blades to Maj. R W Parker consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Victorian seal

Victorian seal

It concludes with five Appendices and an eight page Index

the obverse consisting of an SS-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

Footnote: The Cross of Military Merit was instituted in February 1949 and is awarded to members of the armed forces for distinguished service in defence of the country

backed by a full wreath of oak leaves

Canada, Commonwealth. A Pair of Blades to Maj. R W Parker consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Victorian sealElizabeth 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;