BRITISH GENERAL CHARLES JAMES BRIGGS 

Victorian period, British Cavalry WWI military war relic of short sword and riding crop (whip) of Leutenant General Sir Charles James Briggs
 (1865-1941). Engraved on the blade his rank and name, as well as unit he commanded in 1914 WWI.
Brigadier General C.J. Briggs
1st Cavarly Brigade-B.E.F.
(British Expedition Forces)
Promoted to Major General in 1915 he commanded the 28th Division based in Salonika of Macedonian's Front. This extraordinary military accessory consist of brown color leather braided handle and scabbard with a chrome plated spike type blade. The exact use of this type of military accessories is unknown other than personal protection when in the field, certainly a surprise for the enemy. This interesting combat accessory was very popular in Victorian times right through to the World War I. Provenance of this interesting & rare historic relic is an important historical military collection in Salonika (Thessaloniki-Greece). This specific type of military relic is very hard to come by so it is extremely collectable.
Measures overall 63cm (25") 
Blade 34cm (13 1/4")

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