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Click here to subscribeA kukri with unusual carved horn hilt blade 11½?, with short double fuller, dark horn hilt, the pommel nicely carved in the form of a stylized dog?s head with protruding tongue and red glass eyes, in its black leather scabbard, the sheet silver locket heavily embossed with crossed kukris in stylized landscape panel with pendant tree, peacock and foliage, the chape engraved with single foliate panel. Good Condition Plate 24
A presentation type kukri, blade 10?, with etched panels along the back edge, black composition grip, red velvet scabbard covered with pressed low grade silver panels of crossed kukris in wreath, crown in wreath, butterfly and peacock in wreath, pouch with 2 small companion knives. Very Good Condition Plate 24
A Victorian 1895 pattern infantry officer?s presentation sword, straight fullered, tapering blade 33?, by E Thurkle, Maker, Soho, London, etched with crown, ?Royal Welsh?, POW?s feathers, ?Vol 2nd Batt? and ?Fusiliers? with VR cypher on one side and ?Presented to Lieut. The Earl of Uxbridge by the Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Men of the K. Co 2nd V.B. RWF, on His Coming of Age 16 June 1896?, within elaborate floral, foliate, scrolled panels, with trophy of arms, and family crest and motto in panel, regulation pierced plated guard without turned over inner edge, incorporating crowned VR cypher, fluted pommel, chequered backstrap, wirebound chequered composition grip, in its plated scabbard with 2 ring mounts in engraved borders. Good Condition, the blade retaining most original polish (plating speckled but would repay careful cleaning) Plate 29
A late Victorian 1822 pattern infantry officer?s sword, almost straight, fullered blade 33?, by W Jones & Co, 7 Golden Sqr London, (the firm?s address 1889-96), etched with crowned VR cypher in scrolled fenestrated panels on both sides, with owner?s initials ?GRG? in panel near forte, regulation triple bar brass hilt with sideloop to guard incorporating crowned VR cypher, stepped pommel, ornamental backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip (a little wire missing), with knot (worn) in its steel scabbard (lightly pitted) with 2 rings. Good Condition, the blade retaining its crisp original finish (light pitting to scabbard). Plate 29
A Victorian 1827 pattern officer?s sword of a Rifle Regiment, slightly curved, fullered blade 32½?, by Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London, no 11527 (for 1861) on backstrap, etched with crown, blank escutcheon and strung bugle on one side and crowned VR cypher and laurel wreath on the other, regulation steel hilt with sideloop, the guard incorporating crowned strung bugle, stepped pommel, backstrap with chequered thumbpiece, wirebound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard with 2 rings and white metal throat mount. Good Condition, a Clean Example. Plate 29
A good WWI French model 1845 infantry adjutant?s sword, slightly curved fullered blade 30½?, inscribed ?Manufacture Nationale de Chatellerault, Mars 1916, Adjt d?Infrie Mle 1845E? on backstrap, heavy ornamental brass hilt with floral pierced panel to guard, slightly forward sloping prominent cap shaped pommel with engraved border, wirebound composition grip, in its steel scabbard, with single ring, stamped 61751 ensuite with hilt. Very Good Condition. Plate 29
An Edward VII 1821 pattern heavy cavalry officer?s sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 35?, by Hawkes & Co, 14 Piccadilly London, etched with crowned ERVII cypher, crowned Royal Arms and palm wreaths, within geometric scrolled panels, and marked ?London Made? with no 6754 on backstrap, steel half basket pierced scroll pattern guard, chequered pommel and backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard with 2 rings and white metal throat mount. Good Condition, a clean example. Plate 29
A Victorian General officer?s 1831 pattern sword, curved flat blade 31½?, clipped back at point, by Watson & Co, Bombay,etched with crowned VR cypher, wreath, crossed baton and sword, and palm wreaths within panels on both sides, regulation gilt brass hilt, the ornamental crossguard incorporating crossed baton and sword, panelled backstrap, white composition grips secured by 2 rosettes, ring for gilt and crimson sword knot (worn), in its brass scabbard with 2 rings. Good Condition, the blade retaining virtually all original polish, the hilt a little gilt. Plate 29
An 1827 pattern Rifle Regiment officer?s service sword, plain curved, fullered blade 32?, with ordnance stamps at forte, regulation steel hilt, the guard incorporating crowned strung bugle, stepped pommel, plain backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, in its black leather scabbard with steel locket, middle band and chape, with 2 rings. Good Condition (blade reseated). Plate 29
A 1796 pattern light cavalry officer?s sword, broad, curved, fullered blade 30½?, marked J J Runkel, Solingen on backstrap, etched with crowned GR cypher, crowned pre 1801 Royal Arms, with trophies and flourishes, and blued and gilt for half its length, regulation steel stirrup hilt with langets on pronounced knucklebow, forward sloping facetted pommel and backstrap with ears to wirebound fishskin grip, with sword knot (worn), in its steel scabbard with 2 rings. Good Condition, a clean example, the blade retaining approximately 70% blueing and gilding. Plate 30
A French Cuirassier sword, straight double fullered blade 38½?, etched ?Manufre Ral du Klingenthal Nbr 1819? on backstrap with stamps at forte, spear point, triple bar brass hilt, the guard with reinforced edges, slightly forward sloping cap shaped pommel, wirebound brown leather grip, in its steel scabbard with 2 rings. Good Condition Plate 30
A good Elizabeth II officer?s sword of the Royal Air Force, straight fullered blade 32½?, by Wilkinson Sword, no 124445 on backstrap, etched with Royal Arms, crown and eagle badge, and officer?s name ?W F Chaffin, 4th December 1994? in panels of blank scrolls and vine leaves, regulation pierced gilt hilt incorporating crowned EIIR cypher, with applied crown and eagle oval, eagle head pommel and plain backstrap, wirebound white simulated sharkskin grip, in its black leather scabbard with gilt mounts and 2 rings. Virtually Mint Condition. Plate 30
A good late 18th century smallsword, slender, hollow triangular section blade 32½?, etched with trophies of flags and instruments, vines and scrolls, and blued and gilt for two thirds length, cast steel hilt with pierced, pointed oval guard, shallow pas d?ane rings, flat crossguard with rosette terminals, facetted bead link chain knucklebow, urn shaped pommel (tiny chip to top) and swollen grip, decorated overall with studded bands and rosettes, in its vellum scabbard with steel mounts and 2 rings. Very Good Condition, the blade retaining virtually all original blueing and gilding, dark tone to hilt. Plate 30
A 1796 pattern heavy cavalry trooper?s sword, straight, shallow fullered blade 34?, with traces of maker?s name and inspector?s stamp, regulation pierced disc guard with reinforce and slender langets, broad knucklebow into plain pommel and backstrap with ears to ribbed grip, in its steel scabbard with maker?s name ?Woolley, Deakin & Dutton (the style of the firm 1808-12), and 2 rings, hilt and scabbard marked en suite ?H/36?. Quite Good Condition, Plate 30
A Spanish light company officer?s sword, c 1800, curved, flat blade 26?, German made by ? C A Voges, Hof Schwertfeger (Courts Swordsmith) in Braunschwerg? etched with crowned ?C? monogram (Carlos IV, 1788-1808),Spanish Royal Arms, trophy of instruments, foliate scrolls and blued and gilt for two thirds length, steel hilt with crossguard, squared key pattern quillon, langets, knucklebow into forward sloping facetted pommel and backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, in its leather scabbard with steel locket, middle band and chape, pierced and lightly line engraved, 2 suspension rings. Good Condition, the blade retaining approximately 70% blueing and gilding, (a little light surface rust, scabbard seam split) Plate 31
An interesting 1821 pattern Straits Police Light Cavalry officer?s sword of the Berkeley family (Worcestershire), slightly curved, pipe backed blade 32?, by T Colley, 10 Cockspur St, London, etched on both sides with crowned VR cypher and wreath in panel, with crest and motto of the Berkeley family on one side near forte and ?Straits Police? in scrolled panel on the other, small WWI panel ?6th Worcester Regiment? on one side at blade centre, regulation steel triple bar guard, prominent stepped pommel, plain backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, in its WWI period brown leather FS scabbard, with similar knot. Good Condition, a clean example. Plate 31
An early Victorian 1821 pattern light cavalry officer?s sword, curved, fullered blade 35?, by Hamburger Rogers & Co, etched on both sides with crowned VR cypher and wreath in plain panel, regulation triple bar steel hilt with sideloop, prominent forward sloping stepped pommel, wirebound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard with 2 rings. Good Condition, the blade retaining much original polish, pleasing patina to hilt and scabbard. Plate 31
A Victorian 1822 pattern General and Staff Officers sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 32½?, by Hobson & Sons, Little Windmill St, London, (the firm?s address 1878-86), etched with crowned VR cypher, crossed sword and baton with wreaths in scrolled fenestrated panels, regulation brass hilt, the guard with scrolled sideloop and incorporating crossed sword and baton in crowned wreath, stepped pommel, ornamental backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, in its brass scabbard (minor dents) with 2 rings. Good Condition, the blade retaining much original finish, the hilt with traces of gilt. Plate 31
A George VI Scottish officer?s broadsword, blade 32½? by J R Gaunt & Son Limited, Late Edward Thurkle London & Birmingham, etched with crowned GVIR cypher in thistle wreath panels, regulation plated basket hilt with 5 panels pierced with hearts, sidebars and loops, fluted domed pommel, wirebound fishskin grip, red white and blue buff leather hilt lining, crimson tassels, in its plated scabbard with 2 rings and alternative brown leather FS scabbard. Very Good Condition Plate 32
A good 1796 light cavalry officer?s service sword, curved, sharpened pipe backed blade 35?, double edged at point, steel stirrup hilt with langets, knucklebow into pronounced forward sloping pommel and plain backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard (shallow dented top, one ring missing). Good Condition, the blade retaining most original polish, nice dark patina to hilt. Plate 32
A late 18th century light cavalry officer?s sword of a Welsh Regiment, curved, fullered blade 30?, etched with crowned GR cypher and trophies on both sides, and blued and gilt for one third length, steel stirrup hilt with loop and 2 sidebars incorporating Prince of Wales?s feathers and motto in circle (small piece of circle missing), plain facetted pommel and backstrap, ribbed darkwood grip, in its partly panelled leather scabbard with engraved steel locket, middle band and chape with single (mis-shapen) ring (the other missing). Good Condition, the blade retaining a little blueing and gilding (scabbard leather scuffed). Plate 32
An Imperial German Artillery officer?s sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 34?, etched in panels on the backstrap and the blade with elaborate foliage, trophies of flags and cannon, band instruments, flags, lances and shields, elaborate brass hilt, retaining a little original gilt, with hound?s head quillon, langets bearing crossed cannon and armorial device, prominent knucklebow with oak wreath in panel, lion?s head pommel with red glass eyes, stylized foliate backstrap with ears, swollen wirebound leather grip, in its (repainted) black scabbard with 2 brass ring mounts. Good Condition Plate 32
A pre 1803 pattern light company officer?s sword, curved blade 28?, brass stirrup hilt with langets, forward sloping pommel and backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, in its leather (AF) scabbard with border engraved copper mounts and 2 rings, the locket engraved Lt E Hide Rifles Quatre Bras Waterloo 37th (engraving probably by the family at a later date) on the reverse side R Johnston late Bland & Foster, Sword Cutler and Belt Maker to his Majesty 68 St James?s St London, in roped oval border on one side, with owner?s name on the other. Quite Good Condition (worn overall, knucklebow bent, blade abraded). Plate 32
An Edward VII Indian Army General officer?s mameluke sword, curved flat blade, double edged at point,by G Thurkle, Soho, London, etched with crown and ERI cypher on one side and crossed baton and sword with wreaths on the other, in scrolled fenestrated panels, regulation gilt brass hilt the ornamental crossguard incorporating crossed baton and sword, lined backstrap, white composition grips secured by 2 rosettes, ring for gilt and crimson sword knot, in its plated scabbard with 2 rings. Very Good Condition, a clean example. Plate 32
A rare George IV officer?s mameluke sword of The 3rd (King?s Own) Light Dragoons, curved flat blade 31½?, clipped back at point, by Hamburger & Harwood, King St, Covent Garden, London, finely etched with crown, ?Third or the King?s Own LD? with Horse of Hanover, battle honours ?Salamanca? and ?Peninsula?, GR IV and crossed lances on one side and an elaborate trophy of arms with wreaths on the other, steel crossguard with flattened bud terminals and langets, lined backstrap, ivory grips with gilt rosette studs (one missing), in its steel scabbard with 2 rings. Good Condition, the blade retaining much original polish. Plate 32
An Imperial Russian shortsword kindjal, curved blade 17?, with central double fuller, ordnance stamps and date 1912 at forte, wooden grip of traditional form with crosspiece and 2 studs, in its black leather scabbard with brass chape and locket with suspension loop, marked en suite with hilt. Good Condition Plate 33
A WWII Soviet Russian cavalry trooper?s shasqua, slightly curved shallow fullered blade 32?, with various stamps and date 1940 at forte, hilt of traditional form with diagonally ribbed wooden grip, brass lower band, and pommel engraved with hammer and sickle surmounted by a star, within wheatsheaves, leather scabbard with brass chape, 3 bands and locket with socket bayonet and 2 belt loops. Good Condition, a clean example. Plate 33
A Victorian 1895 pattern infantry officer’s presentation sword, straight fullered, tapering blade 33”, by E Thurkle, Maker, Soho, London, etched with crown, “Royal Welsh”, POW’s feathers, “Vol 2nd Batt” and “Fusiliers” with VR cypher on one side and “Presented to Lieut. The Earl of Uxbridge by the Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Men of the K. Co 2nd V.B. RWF, on His Coming of Age 16 June 1896”, within elaborate floral, foliate, scrolled panels, with trophy of arms, and family crest and motto in panel, regulation pierced plated guard without turned over inner edge, incorporating crowned VR cypher, fluted pommel, chequered backstrap, wirebound chequered composition grip, in its plated scabbard with 2 ring mounts in engraved borders. Good Condition, the blade retaining most original polish (plating speckled but would repay careful cleaning) Plate 29
A late Victorian 1822 pattern infantry officer’s sword, almost straight, fullered blade 33”, by W Jones & Co, 7 Golden Sqr London, (the firm’s address 1889-96), etched with crowned VR cypher in scrolled fenestrated panels on both sides, with owner’s initials “GRG” in panel near forte, regulation triple bar brass hilt with sideloop to guard incorporating crowned VR cypher, stepped pommel, ornamental backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip (a little wire missing), with knot (worn) in its steel scabbard (lightly pitted) with 2 rings. Good Condition, the blade retaining its crisp original finish (light pitting to scabbard). Plate 29
A Victorian 1827 pattern officerÂ’s sword of a Rifle Regiment, slightly curved, fullered blade 32½Â”, by Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London, no 11527 (for 1861) on backstrap, etched with crown, blank escutcheon and strung bugle on one side and crowned VR cypher and laurel wreath on the other, regulation steel hilt with sideloop, the guard incorporating crowned strung bugle, stepped pommel, backstrap with chequered thumbpiece, wirebound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard with 2 rings and white metal throat mount. Good Condition, a Clean Example. Plate 29
A good WWI French model 1845 infantry adjutantÂ’s sword, slightly curved fullered blade 30½Â”, inscribed “Manufacture Nationale de Chatellerault, Mars 1916, Adjt dÂ’Infrie Mle 1845E” on backstrap, heavy ornamental brass hilt with floral pierced panel to guard, slightly forward sloping prominent cap shaped pommel with engraved border, wirebound composition grip, in its steel scabbard, with single ring, stamped 61751 ensuite with hilt. Very Good Condition. Plate 29
An Edward VII 1821 pattern heavy cavalry officer’s sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 35”, by Hawkes & Co, 14 Piccadilly London, etched with crowned ERVII cypher, crowned Royal Arms and palm wreaths, within geometric scrolled panels, and marked “London Made” with no 6754 on backstrap, steel half basket pierced scroll pattern guard, chequered pommel and backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard with 2 rings and white metal throat mount. Good Condition, a clean example. Plate 29
A Victorian General officerÂ’s 1831 pattern sword, curved flat blade 31½Â”, clipped back at point, by Watson & Co, Bombay,etched with crowned VR cypher, wreath, crossed baton and sword, and palm wreaths within panels on both sides, regulation gilt brass hilt, the ornamental crossguard incorporating crossed baton and sword, panelled backstrap, white composition grips secured by 2 rosettes, ring for gilt and crimson sword knot (worn), in its brass scabbard with 2 rings. Good Condition, the blade retaining virtually all original polish, the hilt a little gilt. Plate 29
An 1827 pattern Rifle Regiment officer’s service sword, plain curved, fullered blade 32”, with ordnance stamps at forte, regulation steel hilt, the guard incorporating crowned strung bugle, stepped pommel, plain backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, in its black leather scabbard with steel locket, middle band and chape, with 2 rings. Good Condition (blade reseated). Plate 29
A 1796 pattern light cavalry officerÂ’s sword, broad, curved, fullered blade 30½Â”, marked J J Runkel, Solingen on backstrap, etched with crowned GR cypher, crowned pre 1801 Royal Arms, with trophies and flourishes, and blued and gilt for half its length, regulation steel stirrup hilt with langets on pronounced knucklebow, forward sloping facetted pommel and backstrap with ears to wirebound fishskin grip, with sword knot (worn), in its steel scabbard with 2 rings. Good Condition, a clean example, the blade retaining approximately 70% blueing and gilding. Plate 30
A French Cuirassier sword, straight double fullered blade 38½Â”, etched “Manufre Ral du Klingenthal Nbr 1819” on backstrap with stamps at forte, spear point, triple bar brass hilt, the guard with reinforced edges, slightly forward sloping cap shaped pommel, wirebound brown leather grip, in its steel scabbard with 2 rings. Good Condition Plate 30
A good Elizabeth II officerÂ’s sword of the Royal Air Force, straight fullered blade 32½Â”, by Wilkinson Sword, no 124445 on backstrap, etched with Royal Arms, crown and eagle badge, and officerÂ’s name “W F Chaffin, 4th December 1994” in panels of blank scrolls and vine leaves, regulation pierced gilt hilt incorporating crowned EIIR cypher, with applied crown and eagle oval, eagle head pommel and plain backstrap, wirebound white simulated sharkskin grip, in its black leather scabbard with gilt mounts and 2 rings. Virtually Mint Condition. Plate 30
A good late 18th century smallsword, slender, hollow triangular section blade 32½Â”, etched with trophies of flags and instruments, vines and scrolls, and blued and gilt for two thirds length, cast steel hilt with pierced, pointed oval guard, shallow pas dÂ’ane rings, flat crossguard with rosette terminals, facetted bead link chain knucklebow, urn shaped pommel (tiny chip to top) and swollen grip, decorated overall with studded bands and rosettes, in its vellum scabbard with steel mounts and 2 rings. Very Good Condition, the blade retaining virtually all original blueing and gilding, dark tone to hilt. Plate 30
A 1796 pattern heavy cavalry trooper’s sword, straight, shallow fullered blade 34”, with traces of maker’s name and inspector’s stamp, regulation pierced disc guard with reinforce and slender langets, broad knucklebow into plain pommel and backstrap with ears to ribbed grip, in its steel scabbard with maker’s name “Woolley, Deakin & Dutton (the style of the firm 1808-12), and 2 rings, hilt and scabbard marked en suite “H/36”. Quite Good Condition, Plate 30
A Spanish light company officer’s sword, c 1800, curved, flat blade 26”, German made by “ C A Voges, Hof Schwertfeger (Courts Swordsmith) in Braunschwerg” etched with crowned “C” monogram (Carlos IV, 1788-1808),Spanish Royal Arms, trophy of instruments, foliate scrolls and blued and gilt for two thirds length, steel hilt with crossguard, squared key pattern quillon, langets, knucklebow into forward sloping facetted pommel and backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, in its leather scabbard with steel locket, middle band and chape, pierced and lightly line engraved, 2 suspension rings. Good Condition, the blade retaining approximately 70% blueing and gilding, (a little light surface rust, scabbard seam split) Plate 31
An interesting 1821 pattern Straits Police Light Cavalry officer’s sword of the Berkeley family (Worcestershire), slightly curved, pipe backed blade 32”, by T Colley, 10 Cockspur St, London, etched on both sides with crowned VR cypher and wreath in panel, with crest and motto of the Berkeley family on one side near forte and “Straits Police” in scrolled panel on the other, small WWI panel “6th Worcester Regiment” on one side at blade centre, regulation steel triple bar guard, prominent stepped pommel, plain backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, in its WWI period brown leather FS scabbard, with similar knot. Good Condition, a clean example. Plate 31
An early Victorian Royal Naval OfficerÂ’s sword, almost straight, fullered blade 29½Â”, by Whiteman, Lion Terrace, Portsea (faint), etched with crowned fouled anchor, Royal Arms with supporters and motto, in scrolled fenestrated panels, regulation brass half basket hilt, with turn down inner portion which locks to scabbard, and incorporating crowned fouled anchor, lionÂ’s head pommel and backstrap, wirebound white sharkskin grip, with blue and gilt knot, in its brass mounted leather scabbard. Good Condition Plate 33
A .577/450” Martini Henry Mark I rifle, 49½Â” overall, barrel 33¼Â” with ordnance inspectorÂ’s marks at breech, and stamped “N.S./N.E.P” to the left of the rearsight, frame marked with crown over “V R/ Enfield/ 1872/ I”, butt with traces of Enfield storekeeperÂ’s mark and Indian characters, with chequered butt plate, sling swivels, and steel cleaning rod. Good Working Order and basically Good Condition (slightly worn overall), together with a P1856/ 58 Enfield sword bayonet, with bushed muzzle ring, in its scabbard. Basically Good Condition (wear overall). Plate 34
A French M1821 infantry officer’s sword, curved fullered blade 28”, DE at point, etched with trophies, florets and flourishes and blued and gilt for half length, ornamental brass hilt with ovoid guard into knucklebow with sidebar, forward sloping cap shaped pommel with vine leaf border, wirebound leather grip, in its leather scabbard with brass chape and lock with frog stud. GC the blade retaining 60% blueing and gilding (scabbard leather replaced)
A continental Napoleonic period cavalry officerÂ’s sword, curved fullered blade 33½Â”, etched with trophies and florets, brass stirrup hilt with slender pointed oval langets, panelled knucklebow, flattened engraved lionÂ’s head pommel, plain backstrap, single strand wirebound leather grip (replaced), in its brass scabbard with 2 rings. GC Plate 6
A Continental bandsmanÂ’s sword, c 1825, shallow diamond section plated blade 26½Â”, brass cruciform hilt, the flattened crossguard with stylized monster head finials, central panel with rose on one side and grenade on the other, plain tapering grip stamped “52” at the top on one side and device (unclear) with “38” on the other, in its brass scabbard (heavily dented) with stud marked “42”. Basically GC for age (some wear overall)
A French M1854 heavy cavalry trooperÂ’s broadsword, double fullered blade 37½Â”, with stamps at forte, brass hilt, the guard with reinforced edges, knucklebow and 3 sidebars, forward sloping cap shaped pommel, brass wirebound leather grip, in its steel scabbard with 2 rings. GC (factory marks removed from back of blade)
An 1827 pattern officerÂ’s sword of the Beacantree Rifles, curved, fullered blade 32½Â”, by Mappin Brothers, London, etched with ownerÂ’s crest, crowned VR cypher, and strung bugle with scrolls “Beacantree” (sic) and “Rifles”, regulation steel hilt, the guard incorporating crowned strung bugle, stepped pommel, plain backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard with 2 rings. Basically GC (rust pitting to blade, dark rust patina to hilt and scabbard)
A Geo V 1897 pattern infantry officer’s sword, blade 22”, by Robt Mole & Sons, Birmingham, etched with crowned GVR cypher, crowned R Arms and wreaths in scabbard, geometric panels, regulation pierced guard with GVR cypher, wirebound grip, in its FS scabbard (hilt silver painted) and another similar sword by Batson & Sons, London, in FS scabbard (blade worn and pitted). Basically GC(2
A post-1902 Household Cavalry trooperÂ’s sword, slightly curved plated blade 34½Â”, with stamps at forte, pierced semi basket guard incorporating crowned HC monogram, plain pommel and backstrap, wirebound leather grip, in its plated scabbard with single ring and 2 fixed loops. GC (replated overall)
An 1821 pattern cavalry trooper’s sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 35”, with inspector’s stamp at forte and marked “FS Deakin” on backstrap, regulation steel hilt with knucklebow, sideloop and 2 sidebars, plain pommel and backstrap with ears, leather covered grip, in its steel scabbard, with 2 rings, stamped crowned VR and Enfield 1840, with engraved RHA/D/47 on one side, and 1843 on the other. GC (some wear and light pitting to hilt). Plate 6
A WWII German K98 bayonet, (worn, no scabbard); a military pattern pocket knife with blade, tin opener and spike, marked with broad arrow and “S S P 1940”; a small swagger stick, the WM top bearing Victorian Royal Engineers badge; and a slender swagger stick with scroll embossed gilt top. Basically GC(4
A scarce Martini Henry P1887 Mark 4 sword bayonet, converted from P1886 bayonet in 1891, with new crossguard, blade 18¼Â” marked “/86” and “’91”, the crossguard numbered 3555, the pommel with government sale mark, in its steel mounted leather scabbard. GC the blade good (some wear and light pitting overall). Plate 2
A Chinese sword, DE blade 29”, lightly inlaid on both sides with trail of stars, dragon and inscriptions, sheet brass covered crossguard and pommel of traditional form, swollen wooden grips, in its brass mounted wooden scabbard, the mounts with pierced stylized patterns en suite with hilt. GC (minor wear and dents)
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