George V Silver Salver. Of shaped circular form with a gadrooned border and raised on four claw and ball feet. Features a presentation inscription from Lieut. General Rimington, Indian Cavalry Corps, France 1915 to Captain E.D. Giles, with facsimile signatures from fellow officers and staff.
Lieutenant General Sir Michael Frederic Rimington KCB CVO (1858 - 1928) commanded cavalry forces in the Second Boer War & First World War. Captain Edward Douglas Giles was on the general staff of the Indian Cavalry Corps.
Hallmarked for Sheffield 1915 by The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Features their Regent Street retail stamp to the underside.
In excellent condition with light surface wear commensurate with age.
Approximate weight is 879 grams or 28.2 troy ounces.
Approximate dimensions are 31 cm diameter and 3.5 cm height.
