3-074-650 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Presentation of a Sword of Honour to Sir Archibald Alison in the City Hall, Glasgow, 1883. 'The presentation cl a sword of honour to Lieutenant-General Sir Archibald Alison, Bart., by the Lord Provost of Glasgow, in the name of the citizens there who have subscribed for a testimonial on account of his services in Egypt, took place in the City Hall on Thursday week. It is one of the subjects of the Illustrations on our front page. The sword is a beautiful specimen of artistic workmanship, designed by Mr. W. J. Milwain, and manufactured by Messrs. George Edward and Sons. The hilt, of gold, studded with pearls and Scottish gems, is ornamented with medallions displaying the Royal Arms of Scotland, and groups representing incidents in the battle of Tel-el- Kebir, surmounted by an Imperial Crown, with Scotch thistles and acanthus. The steel blade is etched and enamelled with various scenes of the campaign, and decorated in gold and colours; the scabbard also bears much appropriate ornamentation...Sir Archibald returned thanks in an animated speech, describing the behaviour of the Highland Brigade at Tel-el-Kebir'. From "Illustrated London News", 1883.