Code: 12047
An extremely fine and very rare 1822/45 Presentation Patent Solid Hilt By Wilkinson.
The blade bears a Presentation banner which reads "From Captn J.Walker 66th Reg to Major H.R.Werge 55th Regt."
Proof number "7747" dating the sword to 1857.
I've not been able to find out much about Captain John Walker, some vague references to letters and a sale of a book containing his book plate. I believe he lived between 1826 and 1897.
Slightly more success with Henry Reynolds Werge.
His medals were recently sold at auction. They can be seen HERE. From that listing:
Henry Reynolds Werge was commissioned Ensign by purchase in the 25th Foot on 31 December 1839 and was promoted Lieutenant without purchase on 8 April 1842. He transferred to the 55th Foot on 25 July 1845 and was promoted Captain without purchase on 19 August 1854. He served during the Crimean War and was present at the Battles of Alma and Inkermann, the Siege and Fall of Sebastopol, and the Sortie of 26 October; and, as Brigade Major of the 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, at the assault of the Redan on 8 September 1955.
Promoted Brevet Major on 2 November 1855, Werge was confirmed in that rank on the unattached list on 19 December 1856, and transferred to the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Foot on 25 August 1857. Promoted Lieutenant-Colonel by purchase on 14 March 1865, he served in command of the 2nd Battalion, and was promoted Brevet Colonel on 14 March 1870. He retired with the honorary rank of Major-General on 26 March 1873, and died on 14 October 1877.
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