This page was last updated on 10 October 2021 Click here to  Print this page Biography finder A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z     Index of first names Kinglassie presentation sword                           A presentation sword to the Lieutenant-Colonel Commandant of the Royal Kirkcaldy Volunteers. Woolley, Deakin & Dutton, circa 1808 Of Light Cavalry (1 7 96) type with curved, fullered blade (slightly bent at the point) blued for its entire length and with very extensive gilt decoration including oakleaves, scrolls etc. and an elaborate trophy of arms (surmounted by a Scottish bonnet) as well as a figure of St. Andrew, another of a Highland officer with drawn broadsword, and armorial shield (of Douglas of Kinglassie) with motto LOCK SICKER, a star of the Order of the Thistle with its motto NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT, the unit's initials RKV, the motto VIGILANDO MUNIO, another armorial shield (thato f Kirkcaldy ), the Scottish Royal Crest and other emblems, maker's details and WARRANTED and, on a blued panel, the following inscription (now rubbed and partly obscured '... ESQ., LIEUTENANT-COLONEL COMMAND ...COMMISSIONED OFFICERS, DRUMMERS, ... TESTIMONY OF RESPECT AND ESTEEM ...' and on the gilt section at the forte, the date 1 808, chequered one-piece iv ory grip (chipped), ornate gilt stirrup-hilt (backstrap loose) with fine matt gilt lion-head pommel, the knucklebow in the form of twin spray s of wheat, the langets with Classical trophy (including fasces) in relief, the leather scabbard with its three finely -engraved and chased ornate gilt mounts (with two suspension rings) with theme of thistles, trophies of arms, Union shield etc. the locket engraved with maker's details as on sword. 28½in. blade The sword sold for $8,365 at auction in April 2003. The Royal Kirkcaldy Volunteers (in the Scottish county of Fife) was raised at Kirkcaldy (which is some three miles from Kinglassie) and was of battalion strength. When it was disbanded in 1808 its Lieutenant-Colonel-Commandant was Robert Douglas, who was presumably of the family of Douglas of Kinglassie and the recipient of this sword. See also: Douglas of Kinglassie     Any contributions will be gratefully accepted     Errors and Omissions The Forum What's new? We are looking for your help to improve the accuracy of The Douglas Archives. If you spot errors, or omissions, then please do let us know Contributions Many articles are stubs which would benefit from re-writing. Can you help? Copyright You are not authorized to add this page or any images from this page to Ancestry.com (or its subsidiaries) or other fee-paying sites without our express permission and then, if given, only by including our copyright and a URL link to the web site.   If you have met a brick wall with your research, then posting a notice in the Douglas Archives Forum may be the answer. Or, it may help you find the answer! You may also be able to help others answer their queries. Visit the Douglas Archives Forum.   2 Minute Survey To provide feedback on the website, please take a couple of minutes to complete our survey.   We try to keep everyone up to date with new entries, via our What's New section on the home page. We also use the Community Network to keep researchers abreast of developments in the Douglas Archives. Help with costs Maintaining the three sections of the site has its costs.  Any contribution the defray them is very welcome Donate   Newsletter If you would like to receive a very occasional newsletter - Sign up! Temporarily withdrawn.

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