‘Father of the RAF’ swords
Lawrences’ (25% buyer’s premium) sale in Crewkerne on September 10 featured three swords that came to auction from the family of the ‘Father of the RAF’: Viscount Trenchard GCB, OM, GCVO, DSO (1873-1956).
The Viscount’s Officer’s mameluke and scabbard sold for £2200, a Japanese general’s sword presente…