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Click here to subscribeA French naval cutlass, slightly curved, shallow fullered blade 26”, marked “M.du Klingenthal Juillet 18.2” (unclear), heavy steel half basket hilt with flattened octagonal section pommel and grip, in its panelled leather scabbard with brass locket and chape. GC (hilt and scabbard mounts gold painted)
An Imperial Russian sword shasqua, curved, fullered blade 34”, d 1908 at forte with Tula arsenal stamp, brass hilt with ring quillon, knucklebow and forward sloping cap pommel (dented), regimental stamps above forte, ribbed wooden grip, in its brass mounted black leather scabbard. GC, a clean example Plate 10
An early Vic 1827 pattern officer’s sword of the Ceylon Rifles, curved pipe backed blade 32”, etched on both sides in panels with crown/ wreath/ “Ceylon”/ strung bugle/ “Rifles” and wreath, with a trophy of flags on one side only, regulation steel hilt, the guard incorporating crowned strung bugle, forward sloping stepped pommel, plain backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip (small chip to top), in its steel scabbard with 2 rings. Basically GC (blade some wear)
A Prussian infantry sidearm, c 1830, curved flat blade 23½”, marked T4 No 63 at forte and 94 RB No 78 on backstrap, brass heart shaped guard with quillon and reinforced edges into knucklebow which screws into flattened ball pommel with prominent screw and top stud, solid swollen writhen grip, in its leather scabbard with brass chape and locket stamped T4 No 289. Near VGC Plate 10
A Geo V infantry NCO’s service sword, plain blade 32½”, by Fenton Brothers Ltd, Sheffield, with inspector’s stamp at forte, regulation plain semi bowl hilt, embossed with crowned GR cypher, chequered backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, with brown leather knot (AF), in its leather FS scabbard (scuffed). GC, a clean example
A Dutch military klewang, curved blade 24½”, clipped back at tip, with back fuller, marked Hembrug at forte, pierced, thin steel half basket guard, wooden grips secured by 3 brass studs, in its leather scabbard with brass chape and tip reinforce stamped CW/ N/ 10 - 17/ IL, with small brass tablet marked PF 778. GC Plate 10
A Vic 1827 pattern officer’s sword of the Hallamshire Rifles,slightly curved fullererd blade 32”, etched with crowned VR cypher, strung bugle and title scrolls within scrolled panels, with owner’s crest and initials “AB” at forte, regulation steel hilt incorporating crowned strung bugle, stepped pommel, plain backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard with 2 rings. Basically GC (some pitting and dents to hilt and scabbard)
A Vic officer’s 1857 pattern sword of the Leeds Engineer Volunteers, slightly curved, fullered blade 32½”, by Hobson & Sons, Artillery Place, Woolwich, etched with crowned VR cypher, winged lightning and title scrolls within foliate fenestrated panels, and owner’s initials “JR”, regulation pierced brass honeysuckle pattern hilt, diced pommel, and thumbpiece to backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, with leather knot, in its steel scabbard with 2 rings. GC (blade and scabbard cleaned bright). Plate 10
A Geo V officer’s sword of the Grenadier Guards, slender blade 32½”, by Cater & Co, 62 Pall Mall, SW, etched with crowned GVR cypher, grenade wreath and 24 battle honour scrolls, “Tangiers 1680” to “Modder River”, regulation steel hilt, the guard incorporating grenade and wreath, plain pommel chequered backstrap, fishskin grip (wire missing), in its leather FS scabbard. GC (some wear and light pitting overall)
A French Naval officer’s sword, c 1870, slightly curved, fullered blade 27½”, with narrow back fuller, marked Coulaux & Cie Klingenthal on backstrap, traces of gilt to elaborate brass hilt, the guard with pierced panel of fouled anchor and vines on the outer edge leading into knucklebow, slightly forward sloping cap pommel,and backstrap of stylised shells in panel, fine wirebound composition grip, in its panelled black leather scabbard, brass chape, middle band and locket, 2 rings, the locket with applied fouled anchor on both sides. GC (blade replated) Plate 10
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 locket with frog stud. GC, the blade retaining 60% blueing and gilding (scabbard leather replaced),. Plate 10
A Prussian light cavalry trooper’s sword, similar to British 1796 pattern, curved fullered blade 30”, with stamps on backstrap, heavy steel pronounced stirrup guard with langets, plain backstrap with ears, ribbed composition grip, in its steel scabbard with single ring and flat loop. GC, the blade clean (scabbard dented)
A Dutch grenadier officer’s sword c 1820, plain curved fullered blade 31”, brass stirrup hilt, the crossguard with large acorn finial, lozenge shaped langets, the outer one bearing an applied grenade, knucklebow embossed with crowned “W” (William I, 1815-1840) within oak wreath, forward sloping large lion’s head pommel and plain backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, in its WM scabbard (minor dents, throat mount missing) with single ring. GC (hilt a little loose). Plate 10
A 1796 pattern heavy cavalry trooper’s sword, shallow fullered blade 34”, marked J J Runkel (faint), Solingen on backstrap, pierced disc guard (langets removed), with reinforce, into broad knucklebow, marked C/ (? unclear), plain pommel and backstrap, marked “3”, with ears, leather grip (restored), in its steel scabbard with 2 rings, QGC (worn and pitted overall, blade reseated)
A Vic 1821 pattern sword of the N Riding of Yorkshire Artillery Volunteers, slightly curved, fullered blade 34”, faintly etched with crowned VR, cannon, winged lightning and “Artillery” scroll, within foliate panels, with deeply etched panel on one side at forte with monogram in “1st N.R.Y.A.V” garter and geometric wreath, regulation triple bar hilt, stepped pommel, wirebound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard with 2 rings. Basically GC (blade worn, dark rust patina to hilt and scabbard)
A 1796 type yeomanry office’s sword, curved fullered blade 32½” etched with crowned 1803-16 R Arms, crowned GR cypher, trophies and flourishes, brass stirrup hilt with langets,ivory grip (wire missing, chipped at top), plain pommel and backstrap, in its brass mounted leather scabbard (AF) with 2 rings. Basically GC (some wear)
A French infantry officer’s sword d 1832, shallow diamond section, tapering blade 31½”, hollow ground for 2/3rd length, marked “Manufactre Ryale de Klingenthal” on one side and “Decembre 1832” (remainder unclear) on the other, brass hilt with double shell guard, the outer one bearing an applied cockerel and orb “Liberte”, the inner one turning down with ball catch, knucklebow with cap quillon, ovoid pommel, silver wirebound grip, with black and gilt knot, in its brass mounted leather scabbard. GC, the hilt retaining traces of gilt. Plate 11
A light company officer’s sword, c 1800, plain curved flat blade 29” (extreme tip broken), with unusual reinforce at forte, pronounced copper stirrup hilt with langets, long forward sloping pommel and backstrap, wirebound polished leather grip (top chipped), in its copper scabbard with 2 rings (throat mount broken). GC with traces of original gilt to hilt and scabbard, (blade cleaned)
A US officer’s dress sword, flattened oval section blade 30½”, etched with eagle and trophies within scrolled panels, ornamental embossed copper hilt, the outer shell guard embossed with eagle and flags, the inner turn down shell plain (slightly bent), knucklebow and crossguard with button finial, urn shaped pommel with eagle on one side, wirebound swollen fishskin grip, in its brass mounted blued steel scabbard with 2 rings. GC, the blade retaining much original finish, traces of gilt to hilt. Plate 11
A mid 19th century French light cavalry officer’s sword, curved, fullered blade 36”, with narrow back fuller, slightly clipped back at point, gilt brass panelled hilt, the guard with downturned quillon, long ovoid langets, knucklebow and 2 sidebars, forward sloping cap shaped pommel, ribbed leather grip, in its steel scabbard with 2 gilt brass bands and rings. Near VGC, retaining approx 40% gilt and sympathetically cleaned overall. Plate 11
A Geo V 1897 pattern infantry officer’s sword, blade 33”, lightly etched with crowned GVR cypher in scrolled panels on both sides, regulation pierced guard incorporating crowned GVR cypher, plain pommel, chequered backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, in its leather FS scabbard. GC, the blade retaining some original polish (hilt rusted)
A mid 19th century French light cavalry officer’s sword, curved shallow fullered blade 33”, with stamps at forte, brass panelled hilt, the guard with downturned quillon, long ovoid langets, knucklebow and 2 sidebars, forward sloping cap shaped pommel, wirebound leather grip, in its steel scabbard with 2 bands and unusual facetted ring studs. Near VGC, cleaned overall. Plate 11
A French heavy cavalry sword, c 1870, double fullered blade 36½”, with spear point, traces of stamps at forte, unusual steel semi bowl guard with broad knucklebow and 6 slender sidebars, rounded cap sahped pommel and backstrap, wirebound polished wooden grip, in its steel scabbard with single ring. GC with a pleasing dark patina to hilt and scabbard. (factory marks removed from back of blade). Plate 11
An 1821 pattern light cavalry trooper’s sword of the Earl of Chester’s Yeomanry Cavalry, curved fullered blade 35”, regulation steel hilt with knucklebow, 2 sidebars and side loop, plain pommel and backstrap with ears, leather grip, in its steel scabbard with 2 rings, the hilt and scabbard marked en suite ECYC/ H/ 49. GC, the blade sharpened and retaining some original finish (hilt and scabbard lightly pitted)
A French M1854 heavy cavalry trooper’s broadsword, double fullered blade 37½”, 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). Plate 11
A continental courtsword, hollow triangular section blade 30½”, studded gilt hilt with pierced turn down shell guard, token pas d’ane rings, crossguard and knucklebow, hollow urn pommel and grip, pierced overall, in its leather covered steel scabbard with brass chape and locket. GC (knucklebow slightly bent)
A late 19th century German hunting sword, fullered SE blade 15¼” with traces of etched decoration, the brass mounted hilt with shell guard bearing applied Guard Star badge, recurved hoof quillons, pommel cap and with staghorn grip, in its leather scabbard with brass chape and locket with subsidiary sheath for skinning knife (now missing). GC (some wear and sharpening to blade) Plate 12
A Royal Welch Fusiliers 1803 pat sword by Prosser Charing Cross London, 31" blade double edge last 10 1/2" app 1" of blade missing from cutting edge, part of quillion missing, two oval langents on the hilt bearing POW feathers and Royal Welch Fusiliers, scabbard in three parts engraved at top with initial B.B.
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