Regimental Sword - Brigadier Robert T. DuMoulin ED CD - 85 Battery

Brigadier DuMoulin enlisted in the 15th Field Brigade, Canadian Artillery in 1933. During World War II, he was the Battery Commander at Point Grey and Yorle Island in addition to serving in Great Britain. He was appointed Commanding Officer 15th Coast Regiment RCA and continued with the unit as it transitioned to 15th Field Regiment RCA in 1948 after which he was taken on strength with Headquarters 5 Artillery Group RCA. In 1958 he was promoted Brigadier. After his military retirement he served as Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel British Columbia Dragoons 1964 to 1969, Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel 15th Field Regiment RCA 1983 to 1986; and Honorary Colonel 15th Field Regiment RCA 1986 to 1988. 

Donated by Brigadier Robert Theodore DuMoulin. Serial #86137. Tagged OM 2201. It is an Artillery Officers' Sword, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second. Produced by Wilkinson Sword. Etched PRESENTED TO 85 BATTERY BY BRIGADIER R.P. DU MOULIN ED, CD.  "Based on the 1822 Light Cavalry pattern, this sword features a slightly curved and spear-pointed carbon steel blade. The hilt is a half-basket in nickel-plated steel with three fluted bars and a grip in black fish-skin bound with silver-plated copper wire. The pommel is a stepped design." Pooley Swords

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