A Stunning 1845 Pattern '1st Battalion Welch Regiment' Senior Officer's Sword. with The Field Service Brass Scabbard For Senior Officer's, Majors and Above. Made by Robert Mole

Traditional VR Cypher Gothic hilt with wire binding over the sharkskin grip. Excellent plus blade with numerous stamps and ordnance quality inspection marks.Overall in excellent plus condition, but, the scabbad does have some combat denting.

Regimentally marked to the 1st Battalion The Welch Regiment, for an officer {a major and above} that served under Colonel Kitchener, in combat in the Mahdist War (1888): The 1st Battalion was dispatched to Egypt in 1886, playing a key role in the Mahdist War at the Battle of Gemaizah (Suakin) in December 1888, where they were highly praised for their efficiency by their commander, Col.Kitchener.

Colonel Herbert Kitchener, {later to become known as the great Field Marshal Lord Kitchener} who wrote in his dispatches:

‘The half-Battalion of The Welsh Regiment are seasoned soldiers and whatever I asked of them to do they did well. They’re marksmen at Gemaizah Fort and the remainder of the half-Battalion on the left fired section volleys driving the Dervishes from their right position and inflicting severe punishment upon them when in the open. Significantly the Battalion did not lose a man”

Later, the 1st Battalion was dispatched to South Africa in November 1899 for the Second Boer War: it was engaged in Battle of Paardeberg in February 1900, where they suffered heavy losses, and again at the Battle of Driefontein in March 1900

The Welsh Regiment (1st Battalion) served with distinction in the Second Boer War (1899–1902), notably in Kelly-Kenny's division at Paardeberg, Driefontein, and Poplar Grove, where they used the bayonet to break Boer positions. They also served as mounted infantry and in blockhouse duties to end the war, with significant losses to enteric fever.

The Welsh Regiment (1st Bn): Engaged heavily at Paardeberg (Feb 1900), where they suffered notable casualties (15 men killed, 57 wounded), Driefontein, and Poplar Grove.
Actions: Lord Roberts mentioned the 1st Battalion's gallantry in dispatches, particularly in bringing the fight to the enemy at the point of the bayonet, notes Anglo Boer War - Home.
A maxim gun detachment and a company of mounted infantry served with Columns (Alderson's and De Lisle's).

Based on records related to the Welch Regiment (41st/69th Foot) and its service in the Sudan, here are some officers of major rank or who attained it, who served or were attached during the Mahdist War era (1881–1899) and associated Sudan campaigns:

Major William Dowdeswell: Served in the Welch Regiment and later became a Lieutenant Colonel, holding significant command during the late 19th-century operations.

Major A Derry: Recorded as serving with the Welch Regiment/Staff during this general period.

Major C P Graham: Recorded as serving with the Welch Regiment/Staff.

Major G D Melville: Listed as a Captain/Temporary Major with the Welch Regiment/Staff.

Major H C Rees: Listed as a Major and Brevet Lieutenant Colonel/Temporary Brigadier General with the Welch Regiment.

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