United Kingdom. An 1827 East India Company Sword Auction Archive Wittich became Generalmajor and Commander

Wittich became Generalmajor and Commander of the 49th Infantry Brigade

the reverse maker marked “WAGNER” for Wagner & Sohn

wearing a 1939 Iron Cross II Class ribbon

the obverse bearing a machine-embroidered silver-grey edelweiss with golden-yellow stamen

congratulating him on his receipt of the Military Cross

United Kingdom. An 1827 East India Company Sword Auction Archive Wittich became Generalmajor and CommanderA British East India Company 1827 pattern naval officer's sword with slightly curved pipe back blade with quill point, blade length 73cm, etched with crests and fouled anchor, gilt brass hilt with folding guard, wire bound fish skin grip and lion's head pommel, with surface rust and without scabbard, fine.