A GVR GRENADIER GUARDS OFFICER'S SWORD, 83cm blade by Edward Smith of London, profusely etched with full battle honours, regimental motifs, crowned GVR cypher and owner's initials D.F.R, regulation plated Gothic hilt incorporating the regimental motif, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard. D.F.R. - probably Major David Fisher-Rowe, promoted Captain in 1938, Temporary Major in 1942 and Full Major in 1946.