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Click here to subscribeA Third Reich Fire Department dress bayonet, plain plated blade 9¾” with no maker’s name, plated hilt with chequered black rubber grips, near VGC, in its steel scabbard with leather frog. GC (scabbard finish worn); also a 1939 Iron Cross 2nd class (rim dented), a pair of epaulettes, a WWI black wound badge, and 7 other items of insignia. Generally GC
An Imperial German sidearm, straight fullered blade 19½”, with Alcoso mark at forte, etched with scroll “In Treue Fest” intertwined with laurel leaves, solid brass hilt with crossguard, ribbed grip and lion’s head pommel, in its brass mounted leather scabbard, the chape engraved with owner’s name “Chr. Weinrich”. GC, a clean example. Plate 3
An Imperial German infantry officer’s sword, slightly curved, pipe backed, etched Damascus blade 30”, etched at forte “C A Demmler, Berlin” on backstrap, and “Eisenhauer” with eagle and “Damasstahl” with eagle in gilt scrolled panels, brass hilt with pronounced stirrup guard, langets, plain pommel and backstrap with ears, silver wirebound fishskin grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard. GC (a few dark pitting patches to blade) Plate 5
A Prussian M1865 naval cutlass, broad, SE blade, 23”, narrowing at the centre, marked Clemen & Jung, Solingen at forte, heavy steel half basket guard, wirebound leather grip, in its steel mounted leather scabbard. Basically GC (grip wire mostly missing, blade some wear and edge nicks, hilt and mounts rusted through old paint)
A post-1902 RN officer’s sword, very slightly curved blade 31”, by Geo Scarrott, Naval Tailors, Portsmouth, etched with R Arms and crowned fouled anchor within scrolled, frosted panels, regulation gilt brass half basket hilt, with turn down inner portion which locks to scabbard, and incorporating crowned fouled anchor, wirebound sharkskin grip, lion’s head pommel and backstrap, with blue and gilt knot (worn) in its gilt brass mounted leather scabbard. GC retaining approx 60% gilt, (some light rust pitting patches to blade, scabbard leather kinked and a little scuffed). Note: Vendor states this is the sword of Lt William Cotton who was present at the Japanese surrender in 1945 where he received an officer’s katana; see lot 711. Plate 5
A 1912 pattern cavalry officer’s sword, straight fullered blade 34”, by Hawkes & Co, etched with R. Arms, Geo V cypher and wreath within scrolled panels, regulation scroll engraved plated steel bowl guard, ribbed fishskin grip, in its leather covered FS scabbard, together with 2 photos of the owner Lt. Fred. Cunningham Firth, Lancs Hussars and RFC, his “Army Book 439” with career details, and sundry letters. Sword QGC (blade rusted, hilt plating worn, scabbard AF)
A Vic General officers 1822 pattern sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 30½”, by Hamburger Rogers & Co, etched with crowned VR cypher, crossed baton and sword within scrolled panels, regulation brass hilt incorporating crowned crossed baton and sword, wirebound grip, in its unusual brown leather covered wooden FS scabbard with brass locket and chape. Basically GC (blade shortened, some pitting patches, grip covering missing)
An Ed VII officer’s sword of The R Army Medical Corps, straight fullered blade 32½”, by Holt & Son, Sackville St, London, etched with crowned Ed VII cypher, wreath, crowned badge and motto scroll within scrolled panels, regulation triple bar brass hilt incorporating crowned Ed VII cypher, wirebound fishskin grip, in its plated scabbard. GC, the blade retaining some original polish (a few dark rust marks to blade, mostly towards tip, a little rust bubbling to scabbard, mostly at tip). Plate 5
A Geo V 1897 pattern infantry officer’s sword, straight fullered blade 33”, by G Thurkle, Soho, London WC, etched with crowned GVR cypher in simple scrolled panels, regulation steel hilt incorporating crowned GVR cypher, wirebound fishskin grip, in its steel dress scabbard. GC the blade retaining some original polish (a few finger pitting patches, a little wear to hilt and scabbard)
An 1822 pattern EIC infantry officer’s sword, slightly curved, pipe backed blade 32½”, etched on both sides with crowned VR cypher and wreath in panel, regulation copper gilt hilt incorporating EIC lion on GR cypher, with turn down inner portion (loose), wirebound fishskin grip, in its gilt brass mounted leather scabbard, the locket with plate of “Hawkes Moseley & Sons, London, Manufacturers to the King”. GC, the hilt and mounts retaining approx 15% gilt (blade some wear, scabbard leather crazed)
A Vic infantry officer’s 1845 pattern sword, slightly curved blade 32½”, by Hamburger, Rogers & Co, 30 King St, Covt. Garden, London, etched with crowned VR cypher within scrolled panels, regulation copper hilt retaining a little gilt, incorporating crowned VR cypher, with turn down inner portion, wirebound fishskin grip, in its leather scabbard with copper mounts retaining traces of gilt. GC (scabbard leather crazed) Plate 5
A Russian M1827 pioneer sidearm, heavy, saw backed, slightly curved blade 18”, with stamps at forte, long brass grip, ribbed on the inner side, crossguard dated 1833, with unofficially added sheet iron hand guard, in its brass mounted leather scabbard; old ink label attached “Russian Sword. Pioneers sword and saw combined. From the Crimea. The Earl of Portarlington”. GC (dark patina overall)
A Geo light company officer’s sword, curved fullered blade, 29”, etched with crowned GR cypher, crowned 1801-16 R Arms, standing soldier, “Warranted” and floral sprays, and retaining approx 10% blueing and gilding for half its length, steel stirrup hilt with langets, plain backstrap and pommel, ribbed leather grip in its steel mounted leather scabbard. Basically GC (lower part of blade some wear and edge sharpened, old worm holes to grip)
A Vic officer’s 1827 pattern sword of the London Irish Rifle Volunteers, almost straight blade 32” by Thurkle, Maker, Soho, London, etched with crowned VR cypher, Irish harp, strung bugle and scrolls “London Irish” and “Rifle Volunteers”, and officer’s initials “CNL”, within scrolled panels, regulation steel triple bar hilt incorporating crowned strung bugle, wirebound fishskin grip. In its steel scabbard. GC (scabbard light to medium pitting) Plate 5
A Russian cavalry sword, shasqua, slightly curved, fullered blade, 34”, with numerous Ordnance stamps and date 1887 at forte, brass knucklebow hilt and ring quillon, diagonally ribbed wooden grips, in its brass mounted black painted scabbard with provision for bayonet. GC (some wear, sword laquered overall)
A Vic 1845 pattern infantry officer’s sword, very slightly curved fullered blade 32½”, by Bennett, 11 Castle St....(unclear) London, etched with crowned VR cypher within scrolled panels, regulation brass hilt incorporating crowned VR cypher, wirebound fishskin grip, in its leather FS scabbard. GC (some wear, light pitting stains to blade)
An officer’s 1821 pattern sword of The R Artillery, straight fullered blade 33”, etched with winged lightning, grenade, blank escutcheon and cannon, within scrolled panels, regulation steel hilt, wirebound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard, with traces of plating to hilt and scabbard, with its leather sword knot. Basically GC, the blade retaining traces of original polish (some rust patches to blade and pitting to hilt and scabbard).
A Geo IV infantry field officer’s 1822 pattern sword, slightly curved, pipe backed blade 32¼”, by Wooley, Sargant and Fairfax, B’ham, etched with trophies and floral devices and blued and gilt for half its length, regulation brass hilt the guard with turn down inner portion and incorporating Geo IV cypher, wirebound sharkskin grip, in its brass scabbard (dented and laquered). GC, the blade retaining approx 30% blueing and gilding (small portion of sharkskin missing from grip). Plate 5
A Vic courtsword, slender DE blade 31”, by Hamburger & Co (faint), etched with crowned VR cypher and wreath, gilt brass hilt with turn down shell bearing applied crowned VR cypher and wreath, crossguard, knucklebow and crown pommel, copper wirebound grip, in its gilt brass mounted brown leather scabbard. Basically GC (blade worn with dark rust stains, scabbard leather worn and repaired, approx 70% gilt rubbed)
A cut steel hilted smallsword, slender hollow triangular section blade 33½”, pierced oval disc guard, crossguard with pas d’ane rings, ovoid grip, urn pommel, chain knucklebow, all covered with cut steel studs, in its steel mounted white scabbard (lower section missing), GC (few pitting patches to blade, crossguard bent)
A George V 1912 Pattern Cavalry Officer's Sword, with foliate etched single edge fullered steel blade, plated steel hilt engraved with strapwork, wire bound fish skin grip and leather scabbard; a Masonic sword, the gilt cruciform hilt with ivory painted wooden grip; a Japanese Katana, with pierced iron tsuba, the braid bound hilt with bronze figural menuki and with leather scabbard. (3)
An Imperial German Cavalry Sword, the single edge pipe back blade stamped Otto Mertens, Solingen, steel hilt pierced and engraved with a Prussian eagle, steel scabbard; a light cavalry sword, with broad fullered steel blade, steel hilt with stirrup knuckle bow, wire bound leather grip and steel scabbard (2)
An 1884 Pattern British Cavalry Trooper's Sword, the single edge fullered steel blade stamped /86, the steel guard pierced with a Maltese cross, with two piece black grip and steel scabbard; a Cavalry Trooper's sword, the single edge fullered steel blade stamped S & K, steel hilt with guard pierced with a large tear motif, wire bound leather grip and steel scabbard. (2)
A Late 19th Century French Bayonet, with St. Etienne 1875 blade, brass and wooden hilt and steel scabbard; a socket bayonet; a spike bayonet; a Remington bayonet and two similar bayonets; two kukri with leather sheaths; a cut throat razor; a pair of brass shell vases; a quantity of various shell making equipment etc.
An Early 20th Century Russian Dragoon's Sabre, the slightly curved single edged blade stamped with date 1905, the brass hilt with stirrup knuckle bow and quillon pierced with a circular hole for the sword knot (missing), with diagonally fluted wooden grip, black laquered leather scabbard with brass mounts and bayonet fixings.
An 18th Century Infantry Officer’s Sword, the single edge fullered steel blade lightly engraved with trophies and scrolls, the brass hilt with boat shaped shell guard, set with grenade badges, foliate chased stirrup knuckle bow, wire bound grip and leaf sheathed visored helmet pommel, with leather scabbard; a Victorian 1897 pattern sword and steel scabbard (2)
A Victorian Scottish Officer's Broadsword, for the Cameron Highlanders, the double fullered steel blade richly etched with Battle Honours, crowned VR cypher and scrolling foliage by J Jones, 6 Regent Street, London, the steel basket hilt backed in crimson faced buff leather with red pommel fringe, steel scabbard.
A Victorian Scottish Archer's Sword, the steel blade etched with martial trophies and scrolling foliage and engraved "Archers" on one side and "F G Fellows" on the reverse, the brass hilt with richly cast and chased foliate decoration to the crossguard, globular quillons and knop, with baluster turned horn grip, and with brass mounted leather scabbard. **Purchased by the vendor from a large Country House sale in Lanark, Scotland.
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