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 in bronze gilt with red

in bronze gilt with red enamels

backed by a full wreath of oak leaves

Victorian seal

published in 1984 by R

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

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 in bronze gilt with redElizabeth 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;