SWORDS OF HONOUR.
KITCHENER AND BOTHA. „
Two of those rare English civic marks of recognition of military merit, known as 1 swords of honour, are possessed by two outstanding men of the present war— Lord Kitchener and General Botha. The sword of honour owned by Lord Kitchener was presented to him by the Corporation of London in November, 1898. This is one of. the most elaborate ever commissioned by the city fathers. It has a hilt of 18-carat gold,, studded with .amethysts, beryls, and turquoises, with the monogram of the recipient in diamonds, rubies, and sapphires. Figures of Britannia* and Justice, and a panel bearing the" British and Egyptian flags, also appear on the hilt, while the blade is damascened with solid gold in Oriental fashion. j As a rule, swords of honour are for ever treasured heirlooms, but a few from time to time come into the market. Some years ago two swords presented to Lord Collingwood by the Corporations of London and Liverpool were sold in the auction room for £240 and £260 respectively, and at the same sale a regulation sword of no intrinsic value realised 260 guineas because it had been used by Nelson when a, lieutenant.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LII, Issue 16039, 4 October 1915, Page 3
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