Canadian Guards Officers Sword Without Scabbard Wilkinson Lt. Col. Brocklehurst Airborne Regiment

The Canadian Guards Officers Sword Without Scabbard is a ceremonial military sword attributed to Wilkinson, a renowned British sword maker, and is linked to Lt. Col. Brocklehurst of the Airborne Regiment. This piece exemplifies the standard dress sword carried by commissioned officers of the Canadian Guards, a regiment established in 1953 as part of the Canadian Army. The sword features a straight, double-edged steel blade with etched regimental motifs, as typically produced by Wilkinson for military use. The guard follows the classic British infantry pattern, incorporating a pierced, nickel-plated steel hilt and grip often adorned with wire wrapping for enhanced grip and presentation. The blade and hilt show design elements specific to Canadian Guards officers’ swords from the mid-20th century. The scabbard is not included with this item. Such swords were intended primarily for ceremonial functions rather than combat, reflecting the traditions and regalia of the regiment and its history within the Canadian military.