The Sword and How to use it; Lieut J Betts
This work by Lieut. J. Betts from 1908 is a complete Italian based saber system. Included are numerous lessons, rules for assaults and competitions along with a wealth of practical advice.
London: Gale & Polden, Limited, c.1908 First edition, 8vo, original red boards printed in black, 12 halftone photographic plates including frontispiece, printer's slip tipped to title-page, ink-stamp of the War Office General Staff library dated 1908 to front board and title, shelfmark label taped to foot of spine;
Lt-Col James Betts DSO OBE. In 1907 Betts became the first Senior Non Commissioned Officer in the old Army Gymnastics Staff to be commissioned. To honour this occasion he was given the special title of "Master At Arms".
Today, the "Master At Arms" title is awarded to each member of the RAPTC who is commissioned from the ranks.
Betts held many senior positions within the AGS and Army Physical Training Staff, as well as being a champion fencer at the Royal Tournament. He retired in 1924 after 30 years service with the AGS/APTS.
This work by Lieut. J. Betts from 1908 is a complete Italian based saber system. Included are numerous lessons, rules for assaults and competitions along with a wealth of practical advice.
London: Gale & Polden, Limited, c.1908 First edition, 8vo, original red boards printed in black, 12 halftone photographic plates including frontispiece, printer's slip tipped to title-page, ink-stamp of the War Office General Staff library dated 1908 to front board and title, shelfmark label taped to foot of spine;
Lt-Col James Betts DSO OBE. In 1907 Betts became the first Senior Non Commissioned Officer in the old Army Gymnastics Staff to be commissioned. To honour this occasion he was given the special title of "Master At Arms".
Today, the "Master At Arms" title is awarded to each member of the RAPTC who is commissioned from the ranks.
Betts held many senior positions within the AGS and Army Physical Training Staff, as well as being a champion fencer at the Royal Tournament. He retired in 1924 after 30 years service with the AGS/APTS.
This work by Lieut. J. Betts from 1908 is a complete Italian based saber system. Included are numerous lessons, rules for assaults and competitions along with a wealth of practical advice.
London: Gale & Polden, Limited, c.1908 First edition, 8vo, original red boards printed in black, 12 halftone photographic plates including frontispiece, printer's slip tipped to title-page, ink-stamp of the War Office General Staff library dated 1908 to front board and title, shelfmark label taped to foot of spine;
Lt-Col James Betts DSO OBE. In 1907 Betts became the first Senior Non Commissioned Officer in the old Army Gymnastics Staff to be commissioned. To honour this occasion he was given the special title of "Master At Arms".
Today, the "Master At Arms" title is awarded to each member of the RAPTC who is commissioned from the ranks.
Betts held many senior positions within the AGS and Army Physical Training Staff, as well as being a champion fencer at the Royal Tournament. He retired in 1924 after 30 years service with the AGS/APTS.