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Photograph supplied by Tony Portor of Fine Antique Arms
The Clan Association now owns the sword of old Cluny
It was display at the Joint Canadian/US Branch Gathering
In Ottawa, 22-24 September 2000. Where Wee Geordie
and Mhuirich show it off to those attending the closing Banquet.
Two views
of the crest and Urlar Editor Jack Raines, getting a first hand look at the
sword.
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A Very Fine and Rare solid silver Hilted (Silver Gilt) Scottish
Presentation Sword. The silver hilt, superbly sculptured with foliage,
including  acorns, the crest of the recipient and
with the royal crown and bugle. All parts,
including the pommel, stamped with the silversmith mark SJP, twisted wire-bound
sharkskin covered grip. The single-edged blade with single fuller
each side, etched with the royal crown V.R. amidst scroll work.
The ricasso, also etched the foliage and the blade maker's name, "Firmin & Sons
Strand London". The scabbard, with panels of strapwork and foliage engraving, with
the lower shape deeply carved with foliage and acorns. The lower section of the
scabbard, engraved with "Presented to Lient Colonel Cluny McPherson C. B. by the
Officers and men of the Inverness-Shire Highland Rifle Volunteers on his promotion
to the rank of Honorary Colonel of the Battalion. Given in recognition of his
service and as a mark of their personal regard 14th of January, 1888". Excellent.
Ref. No. (A)CG230z.
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