Sword of Lt. Col. George Kendall Channer DSO, 3rd Gurkha Rifles, Son of General George Nicholas Channer VC, CB Measurements which would place this sword

which would place this sword around that date

Mid-19th century

Russian Model 1881 Imperial Dragoon Shashka

Lap welds like these are a desirable feature on blades

Sword of Lt. Col. George Kendall Channer DSO, 3rd Gurkha Rifles, Son of General George Nicholas Channer VC, CB Measurements which would place this swordA Victorian Rifle's Officer's Levee Sword, manufactured by Pillin (based on the proof disc PROVED around a central P) and retailed by Hawkes & Co. Piccadilly (1853 1913). On the inside of the guard, the sword is marked "G. K. Channer, 3rd Gurkhas". George Kendall Channer was born on 5 October 1873, eldest son of Brigadier General G. N. Channer, V. C., C. B., Indian Army. He was educated at Shrewsbury and the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, from