Lot 13
A BOER WAR POW CAMP IN INDIA CARVED STICK.
The officer presented with the carved hardwood stick, Captain B D Broughton a descendant of William the Conqueror. Inset into the stick is Captain B D Broughton, P O W Camp:Bellary:India. Made by W C Stevens, Krijscevangene 12 July 1902. The inset lettering is on each of four sides, above the ornately twisted stem above a damaged tip. 34" overall length, with a four sided pommel.
Captain later Mjr B D Broughton served in the Indian Army, promoted Captain 16/8/1910. A Double Company Commander in 1914, serving then in the 13th Rajputs (Sherhawati) Regiment.
The son of the 9th Baron Sir Henry Delves Broughton.
A relative Sir Hy J Delves Broughton was charged with the murder of his wife's lover, Josslyn Hay the 22nd Earl of Erroll. The basis for the film White Mischief in Happy Valley Kenya.
