Deux épées Ottomanes en acier damasquiné argent (yataghans), Turquie XIXe siècle Two Ottoman silver-damascened steel swords (yataghans), Turkey, 19th Centurythe first with single-edged blade of curved form decorated in silver overlay with vegetal motifs, makers stamp to one side, the steel hilt decorated in silver overlay with vegetal motifs; the second with single-edged steel blade of slightly curved form with flattened spine, decorated in silver inlay to the forte with foliate motifs, the horn hilt of typical form, the wood scabbard clad in brown leather with silver damascened steel mounts the larger 80 cm. long(2)Footnotes:ProvenanceProperty from a Royal Collection.For an example of a horn-hilted yataghan sold at Bonhams, London, see Antique Arms and Armour, 30 November 2017, lot 68.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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Epée en acier à poignée à décor koftgari or (shamshir), Inde du Nord XIXe siècle A gold koftgari-steel hilted sword (shamshir), North India, 19th Centurythe single-edged watered-steel blade of curved tapering form, the palmette quillons and faceted pommel decorated in gold overlay with floral motifs and vegetal scrollwork, the wood scabbard clad in red velvet with silver mounts, engraved and decorated with foliate cartouches and openwork addorsing birds 90.5 cm. longFootnotes:ProvenanceProperty from a Royal Collection.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Katar en acier à décor koftgari or, Inde XVIII-XIXe siècle A gold koftgari steel push-dagger (katar), India, 18th/19th Centurythe double-edged steel blade chiselled with central foliate spine flanked by recesses, the hilt with gold damascened sidebars and grips with floral motifs and foliate vines, the wood scabbard clad in metal-thread-embroidered silk with steel chape and leather hanging strap, steel tool decorated in gold overlay with inscriptions in nagari inserted into scabbard 42 cm. longFootnotes:ProvenanceProperty from a Royal Collection.For a katar with scabbard and accompanying tools sold at Bonhams, London, see Islamic and Indian Art, 25 October 2022, lot 97.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Dague en acier à manche en lapis-lazuli damasquiné or (peshkabz), Perse XIXe siècle A lapis-lazuli-hilted gold-damascened steel dagger (peshkabz), Persia, 19th Centurythe single-edged steel blade with flattened spine, decorated to the forte and backstrap in gold overlay with undulating vines, with lapis lazuli grips, the wood scabbard clad in silk 37 cm. longFootnotes:ProvenanceProperty from a Royal Collection.Important Notice to BuyersSome countries e.g., the US, prohibit or restrict the purchase by its citizens (wherever located) and/or the import of certain types of Iranian-origin works. As a convenience to buyers, Bonhams has marked with the symbol R all lots of Iranian (Persian) origin. It is each buyer's responsibility to ensure that they do not bid or import a lot in contravention of the sanctions or trade embargoes that apply to them.Avis important aux acheteursCertains pays, notamment les Etats-Unis, interdisent ou restreignent l'achat par ses ressortissants (peu important leur localisation) et/ou l'importation de certains types d'objets d'origine iranienne. Afin de renseigner ses acheteurs, Bonhams indique par le symbole R tous les lots iraniens ou perses. Il incombe à chaque acheteur de s'assurer qu'il n'enchérit pas ou n'importe pas un lot en violation des sanctions ou des embargos commerciaux qui lui sont applicables.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: RR This lot is subject to import restrictions when shipped to the United States.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Epée en acier à poignée à décor koftgari argent (tulwar), Inde XIXe siècle A silver koftgari-hilted steel sword (tulwar), India, 19th Centurythe single-edged steel blade of curved form with three fullers, the hilt of typical form with knuckle guard, decorated in silver overlay with floral interlace, the wood scabbard clad in brown leather with steel mounts and painted decoration 85.5 cm. longFootnotes:ProvenanceProperty from a Royal Collection.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Epée Ottomane en acier à poignée en argent (shamshir), Turquie XIXe siècle An Ottoman silver-mounted steel sword (shamshir), Turkey, 19th Centurythe single-edged watered-steel blade with central fuller and yelman, decorated in gold overlay with inscriptions to the fuller, the silver-clad hilt with upwards scrolling quillons, engraved and decorated with floral motifs, the wood scabbard clad in leather with silver mounts decorated en suite, with metal thread embroidered tassel from suspension loop, the silver parts to sword and scabbard with tughra stamps 89.4 cm. longFootnotes:ProvenanceProperty from a Royal Collection.Inscriptions: undeciphered with two tughras of Abulhamid II (r. 1876-1909) and a sahh ('authentic') mark. Indistinct probable owner's mark.An example of an Ottoman Balkan silver-mounted shamshir is in R. Hales, Islamic and Oriental Arms and Armour: A Lifetime's Passion, London, 2013, p. 214, cat. 524.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Trois épées en acier à poignées à décor koftgari or et argent, Inde XXe siècle Three silver and gold koftgari-steel swords, India, 20th Centurythe first a shamshir with single-edged, slightly curving watered-steel blade, engraved and decorated in silver inlay with inscriptions to both sides, the silver-damascened hilt of typical form with repeated stellar design and inscriptions to the crossguard, the wood scabbard clad in steel decorated in silver inlay with inscriptions and foliate motifs, with marquetry bone and wood box; the second a tulwar with curving watered steel blade, gilt steel hilt, the wood scabbard clad in silk; the third a shamshir with curving watered-steel blade, gold-damascened steel hilt, silver-overlaid inscription filled cartouche to each side, the wood scabbard clad in velvet the largest 105.4 cm long(3)Footnotes:ProvenanceProperty from a Royal Collection.Inscriptions: including the basmalah, the shjahada, Qur'an, chapter II (al-baqarah), a part of verse 153 and invocations to God.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Dague en acier à manche en corne (kindjal), Caucase XIXe siècle A horn-hilted steel dagger (kindjal), Caucasus, 19th Centurythe tapering double-edged steel blade with offset fuller, decorated in silver overlay with foliate scrollwork, the waisted horn hilt of typical form, the wood scabbard clad in black leather with silver-damascened steel mounts 79 cm. longFootnotes:ProvenanceProperty from a Royal Collection.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Grande dague Ottomane en acier et argent (jambiyya), Turquie XVIII-XIXe siècle A large Ottoman silver mounted steel dagger (jambiyya), Turkey, 18th/19th Centurythe tapering double-edged blade curving upward, each face with central ridge, the forte decorated in gold overlay with inscription filled cartouche to one side, the silver hilt decorated in repoussé with architectural details on vegetal interlace, the wood scabbard clad in silver and decorated en suite in repoussé 50.5 cm. longFootnotes:ProvenanceProperty from a Royal Collection.Inscriptions: including Qur'an, sura 48, verse 1, part of Qur'an, sura 61, verse 13; and a date, sana 1055[?], 'Year 1055[?] (1645-46).'For a similar example sold at Bonhams, see Islamic & Indian Art, 8 October 2013, lot 70.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Deux dagues Birmanes en acier à manches en argent (dhas), Birmanie XVIII-XIXe siècle Two Burmese silver-hilted steel daggers (dhas), Burma, 18th/19th Centurythe first with tapering single-edged steel blade, the silver hilt with bud pommel, engraved and decorated in repoussé with bands of foliate motifs, with cylindrical wood scabbard clad in silver; the second with tapering single-edged blade, the silver hilt with gadrooned bulbous pommel, engraved and decorated with bands of foliate motifs, with cylindrical wood scabbard clad in silver, decorated in filigree with scrollwork the larger 36.5 cm. long(2)Footnotes:ProvenanceProperty from a Royal Collection.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Deux épées en acier à poignée en argent (dhas), Birmanie XIXe siècle Two silver-hilted steel swords (dhas), Burma, 19th Centuryboth with slightly curved single-edged blade, one with engraved decoration, the first with silver hilt and flat pommel, decorated in repoussé with repeated intertwining cable design and foliate interlace, the wood scabbard clad in silver with three delineated sections; the second with straight cylindrical silver hilt surmounted by a gadrooned pommel, the wood scabbard clad in silver with three delineated sections the largest 94 cm. long(2)Footnotes:ProvenanceProperty from a Royal Collection.For an example of a 19th Century Burmese dha, see R. Hales, Islamic and Oriental Arms and Armour: A Lifetime's Passion, London, 2013, p. 200, cat. 484.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Epée Ottomane en acier à poignée en ivoire marin serti de corail (yataghan), Turquie XIXe siècle An Ottoman walrus ivory-hilted coral-set steel sword (yataghan), Turkey, 19th Centurythe single-edged steel blade of slightly curved form, engraved and decorated with inscription-filled cartouche and makers stamp to one side, the walrus-ivory grips with prominent ears forming the pommel, the front and back strap and forte set with coral (corallium rubrum), the wood scabbard clad in silver decorated in repoussé with foliate designs, the upper part with bands of filigree 76 cm. longFootnotes:ProvenanceProperty from a Royal Collection.Inscriptions: to the blade, sahib wa malik khalili(?), 'The owner and possessor Khalil(?)' In the maker's mark, amal-i 'uthman(?), 'Work of 'Uthman(?)'For a coral-set walrus-ivory hilted yataghan sold at Christie's, see Islamic & Indian Works of Art & Textiles, 27 April 2012, lot 786.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Epée en acier à poignée à décor koftgari argent (tulwar), Inde XIXe siècle A silver koftgari-hilted steel sword (tulwar), India, 19th Centurythe curved blade becoming double-edged at the yelman, engraved with inscriptions and brass inlaid decoration to each side, the hilt with silver overlaid floral decoration, the wood scabbard clad in brown leather with steel mounts decorated en suite 97 cm. longFootnotes:ProvenanceProperty from a Royal Collection.Inscriptions: A prayer and an invocation to God, 'O the Judge of Needs!'For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Epée Ottomane en acier à poignée en laiton (shamshir), Turquie XIXe siècle An Ottoman brass-hilted steel sword (shamshir), Turkey, 19th Centurythe single-edged curved steel blade of tapering form with inscription to the spine near the forte, the brass hilt engraved and decorated in repoussé with foliate interlace, the wood scabbard clad in silver, decorated in repoussé with cartouches filled with geometric designs all on a ground of vegetal interlace with dolphin terminus, maker's stamps to scabbard 102 cm. longFootnotes:ProvenanceProperty from a Royal Collection.Inscriptions: tersane-i amire ma'mulatindandur, 'Manufacture of the Imperial Arsenal.'For further examples of Ottoman shamshirs, see R. Hales, Islamic and Oriental Arms and Armour: A Lifetime's Passion, London, 2013, pp. 213-214, cats. 519, 521, 523, 524 & 525.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Epée ottomane en acier à poignée en ivoire marin serti de corail (yataghan), Turquie circa 1800 An Ottoman walrus ivory-hilted coral-set steel sword (yataghan), Turkey, circa 1800the single-edged steel blade of tapering form, with walrus-ivory grips, the forte and backstrap of gilt silver set with coral (corallium rubrum), the wood scabbard clad in red velvet with silver mounts worked in repoussé with scrolling foliate motifs 44 cm. longFootnotes:ProvenanceProperty from a Royal Collection.For a comparable example sold at Bonhams, San Francisco, see Antique Arms and Armour and Modern Sporting Guns, 9 November 2015, Lot 4031.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Deux épées d'enfant en acier dasmasquiné or et argent (tulwars), Inde XIXe siècle Two gold and silver-damascened steel children's swords (tulwars), India, 19th Centuryeach with curved single-edged blade of tapering form, one with silver hilt and leather clad scabbard, the other with gold and silver overlaid hilt the larger 53.5 cm. long(2)Footnotes:ProvenanceProperty from a Royal Collection.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Un kukri serti de pierres et deux kris, Népal et Indonésie XIXe siècle A gem-set kukri and two kris, Nepal and Indonesia, 19th Centurythe kukri with curved blade, widening towards the point, the horn hilt with flaring pommel, the wood scabbard clad in brown leather, the gilt-copper mounts decorated in filigree and set with coral (corallium rubrum) and turquoise; the first kris with double-edged watered-steel blade, the carved wood hilt decorated in gold overlay to the base; the second kris with waved double-edged watered-steel blade, the hooked silver hilt decorated in repoussé with foliate interlace and set with an agate, the wood scabbard clad in silver and decorated in repoussé the largest 44 cm. long(3)Footnotes:Provenance Gallerie Temoin, Geneva, 6 July 1998 (the two kris).Property from a Royal Collection.For a gold-mounted example of a horn-hilted kukri sold at Bonhams, San Fracisco, see Antique Arms and Armour and Modern Sporting Guns, 17 November 2008, lot 4038.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Une koummya en métal et une dague ottomane à poignée en pierre, Maroc et Turquie XIX-XXe siècle. On joint un couteau argentin en métal inscrit 'Thomas Drysdale & Co' A white metal koummya and an Ottoman stone-hilted dagger, Morocco and Turkey, 19th/20th Centurythe koummya with curved, single-edged blade with sharpened false edge, the white metal and wood hilt of typical form, engraved and decorated with vegetal scrollwork, the wood scabbard clad in white metal, engraved and decorated with floral and geometric motifs and vegetal scrollwork; the Ottoman dagger with grip and pommel of gold-inlaid stone (formerly a cane handle), with single-edged steel blade and steel scabbard decorated in gold overlay with inscriptions and vegetal motifs; and an Argentinian white metal-hilted knife inscribed 'Thomas Drysdale & Co.' the largest 43 cm. long(3)Footnotes:ProvenanceProperty from a Royal Collection.Inscriptions: undeciphered.For five examples of koummya daggers sold at Bonhams, Los Angeles, see Siegfried & Roy: Masters of the Impossible, 8 June 2022, lot 61.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Victorian officer's sword, the straight blade with etched decoration of a crowned VR cypher, and 'Presented to Captain A. J. Sykes by the N. C. officers & Men of F (Cheadle) Company 3rd V. B. C. R. as a token of esteem Oct. 1897', the forte marked for Mappin & Webb, 158 Oxford Street, pierced metal hilt, shagreen and wire work grip, in steel scabbard, length of blade approx. 82cmProvenance: Sykes Family, Dorset
A Victorian officer's sword, the straight blade with etched decoration of a crowned VR cypher, the forte marked for Louis Holbeck, New Bond St, London, with wire work grip and crown pommel, in leather and brass scabbard (af), length of blade approx. 78.5cmProvenance: the Peto Family, formerly of Chedington Court, Dorset
An officer's sword, circa 1905-1918, the straight blade with etched decoration of a coat of arms and anchor, and 'H.F.M.P.', [SIR HENRY PETO]the forte marked for J. R. Gaunt & Son Limited ... Edward Thurkle, 53 Conduit Street, London, W., and marked 12582 to edge of blade, shagreen and wire work grip with lionhead pommel, in leather and brass scabbard, length of blade approx. 79cmProvenance: the Peto Family, formerly of Chedington Court, Dorset
A Victorian officer's sword, the straight blade with etched decoration of a crowned VR cypher, the forte marked for J Jones, 6 Regent St, London, with wire work grip and crown pommel, in leather and brass scabbard, length of blade approx. 78.5cmProvenance: the Peto Family, formerly of Chedington Court, Dorset
A Victorian officer's sword, the straight blade with etched decoration of a crowned VR cypher, the forte marked for Henry Wilkinson Pall Mall, London and marked 23735 ? to edge of blade, pierced metal hilt, shagreen and wire work grip, in steel scabbard, length of blade approx. 88cmProvenance: Sykes Family, Dorset
WW2 German Army Officers Dagger with Black Grip by Robert Klaas, Solingen, good example of a WW2 German army officers dress dagger which has been fitted with a black celluloid grip, however we feel this is a post war addition and not period to the rest of the dagger. The pommel, cross guard and scabbard are all with matching patina. Double edged blade with small Robert Klass, Solingen makers trademark to the reverse. The blade measures 9 ¾ inches, overall 15 ½ inches.
Third Reich Transitional Hitler Youth Boys Dagger by Hartkoff & Co, Solingen, good example with two piece black chequered grips with enamel HJ diamond inserted to the centre. Housed in its original blackened steel scabbard with leather belt loop fitting to the reverse. Knife type blade with makers mark to the reverse and RZM M7/40. Some light staining to the blade and some scratches to the scabbard but otherwise a good example overall. Blade 5 ½ inches, overall 10 inches.
WW2 German Army Officers Sword by Ernst Pack & Sohne, Solingen, good example of the unattributed pattern type sword by this maker, with langet having armed forces down winged eagle and swastika, flat knuckle bow with oakleaves relief, leopard head pommel with glass ruby eyes and patterned backstrap. Reverse of the langet with the remains of original owners initials ‘KG’. Black celluloid covered grip with wire binding. Housed in its original steel scabbard with single hanging ring, possibly repainted. Slightly curved steel blade with makers trademark to the base. Generally good condition. Blade measures 33 ½ inches, overall 39 ½ inches.
WW2 Japanese Officers Sword Katana, good example with standard military mounts. Sharskin grip with brown cloth binding wrap. Two holes to the tang, which is signed on both sides. Brass menuki, copper fuchi and brass tsuba. Brown lacquer wood scabbard saya with brass mounts, small crack to the lacquer towards the bottom. Polished blade with copper habaki and hamon line. Some light stains and one small nick out of the blade. Attached to the grip is a modern replacement sword knot. Blade measures 26 ½ inches, overall 38 ½ inches.
Miniature WW2 German Luftwaffe 2nd Pattern Officers Dress Dagger by Alcoso, Solingen, being the ¾ size miniature with yellow / orange celluloid grip, pommel with swastika to both sides, cross guard in the form of Luftwaffe eagle in flight. Housed in its original scabbard with two hanging rings. Polished blade with makers trademark to the reverse. Small crack and section of grip missing. Blade measures 5 ¾ inches, overall 10 inches.
Third Reich SA (Sturmabteilung) Dress Dagger by Herbertz & Meurer, Solingen, untouched example of a SA dress dagger with brown wooden grip having enamel SA device and nickel silver eagle inserted. Fine grip mounts with the lower guard being stamped ‘He’. Good anodised scabbard with single hanging ring to the top mount. Ball tip dented and small crack. Standard double edged blade with motto ‘Alles fur Deutschland’ and makers trade mark to the reverse. Blade shows some wear and polishing but generally still a good example of an early dagger by a uncommon maker. Blade 8 ½ inches, overall 14 ½ inches.
Third Reich Fire Police Bayonet, with two piece black chequered grips, plated eagle head pommel and ‘S’ type guard. Housed in blued steel scabbard with bayonet frog stud fitting. Un-maker marked plated blade with fuller to the back edge. The blade measures 9 ½ inches, overall 15 ½ inches.
WW2 German Armed Forces Parade Bayonet by Robert Klass Solingen, two piece black chequered grips with plated pommel and cross guard. Housed in its original blackened scabbard with frog stud. Blade with fuller to the back edge. Makers mark to the reverse for Robert Klass Solingen. Blade 9 ½ inches, overall 16 inches.
Third Reich Hitler Youth Boys Dagger by Friedrich Herder, Solingen, two piece black chequered grips with enamel HJ diamond to the centre. Housed in its original blackened scabbard with leather belt loop fitting to the reverse. Knife blade with remains of the original ‘Blut und Ehre!’ motto and lightly etched with RZM logo and M7/49 1939, which is the maker code for Friedrich Herder, Solingen. The blade shows evidence of sharpening to the edge, but otherwise generally a good example. Blade 5 ½ inches, overall 9 ¾ inches.
WW2 German Kriegsmarine Officers Dress Dagger by Carl Eickhorn, Solingen, being a late war type with gilded zinc pommel and cross guard with press stud release button. White celluloid grip with wire binding. Housed in its original early pattern brass scabbard with two hanging rings. Plain double edged blade with Carl Eickhorn, Solingen makers trademark to the base. The blade measures 9 ¾ inches, overall 16 ¼ inches.
Third Reich SA (Sturmabteilung) Dress Dagger by Carl Eickhorn Solingen, good example of a later pattern SA dress dagger with wooden grip having enamel SA device and nickel eagle emblem inserted. Plated top and lower grip mounts. Later pattern scabbard with plated mounts. Single hanging ring to the top scabbard mount. Double edged blade with motto ‘Alles fur Deutschland’ reverse with RZM M7/66 1941 mark which is for Carl Eickhorn, Solingen. Blade with some staining, plating lifting in places to the mounts and some loss to the finish on the scabbard but still generally a good example. Blade 8 ¾ inches and overall 14 ¾ inches.
WW2 German Luftwaffe 2nd Pattern Officers Dress Dagger by SMF Solingen, good example of a standard 2nd pattern Luftwaffe officers dress dagger with orange grip retaining the original wire binding. Pommel with swastika to the centre of both sides and eagle in flight design cross guard. Housed in the original scabbard with two hanging rings. Standard double edged blade with makers trademark to the base and also Luftwaffe acceptance stamp. Blade measures 9 ¾ inches, overall 16 ½ inches.
WW2 German Army Officers Dress Dagger with Artificial Ivory Grip by Robert Klaas, Solingen, fine example with nice patina to the fittings. Artificial ivory grip remaining in good condition overall. Housed in its original scabbard with two hanging rings. Double edged blade with small makers trademark to the reverse. Blade measures 10 inches, overall 15 ¾ inches. Good example and hard to find with artificial ivory grips.
WW2 German Army Officers Dress Dagger by Carl Eickhorn, Solingen, fine example with deep orange celluloid grip, pommel with oakleaves relief. Eagle cross guard with swastika. Housed in the original scabbard with two hanging rings. Near mint condition double edged blade with makers trademark to the reverse. The blade measures 9 ¾ inches, overall 15 ½ inches.
Scottish George V Basket Hilt Broadsword Attributed to (Octavius) Leslie Bearn 9th Battalion Black Watch, who was Killed in Action on 23rd April 1917, regulation double edge blade cut with a single fuller and etched with royal cypher of George V and thistles, lower panel with etched ‘LESLIE BEARN 9TH BLACK WATCH’. Basket hilt with wire bound fish skin covered grip, red felt covered buckskin liner, in its leather covered field service scabbard. Blade 32 inches, overall 40 ½ inches. Remains in good overall condition, blade and exterior fittings have been polished. We believe that this sword belonged to Lieutenant Octavius Leslie Bearn who served with the 9th Battalion Royal Highlanders in France during WW1. He is shown as being killed in action on 23rd April 1917. He was born in 1892, Son of James and Isabella Bearn from Whittington, Manchester. He is buried at Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, France. He was 25 when he was killed.
WW2 German Armed Forces Parade Bayonet by Tiger Solingen, two piece black chequered grips with plated pommel and cross guard. Housed in its original blackened scabbard with frog stud. Attached to the frog is the original black leather bayonet frog and the leather and bullion wire portepee. Blade with fuller to the back edge. Makers mark to the reverse for Tiger Solingen. Blade 9 ¾ inches, overall 15 ½ inches.
Third Reich SA (Sturmabteilung) Dress Dagger by Ernst Pack & Sohn, early model SA dress dagger with brown wooden grip having SA device and nickel silver eagle inserted, the SA emblem has lost the enamel and just the copper base can be seen. Grip mounts with the lower guard being stamped ‘Nrh’. Good anodised scabbard with single hanging ring to the top mount. Bottom ball with some denting and crack. Standard double edged blade with motto ‘Alles fur Deutschland’ and makers trade mark to the reverse. Some wear to the blade with evidence of sharpening to the edge but generally still a good example. Blade 8 ¾ inches, overall 14 ½ inches.
WW2 German Luftwaffe Officers Sword by SMF Solingen, good example with nickel silver mounts showing a nice dark patina. Top pommel with mobile / sundial swastika to both sides and the same to the centre of the cross guard. Blue leather covered grip with wire binding. Housed in its scabbard with polished nickel silver mounts and blue leather covering, the leather covering has some scuffs and wear. Very good condition polished blade with fuller to the centre and SMF makers trademark to the base. Overall a good example. Blade 26 ¼ inches, overall 34 ¼ inches.
Third Reich Fire Brigade Sawback Bayonet by Tiger Solingen, fine example of the fire brigade pattern dress bayonet with two piece black chequered grips, plated pomme and ‘S’ type cross guard. Housed in its blackened scabbard with frog stud. Brown leather bayonet frog attached. Blade fuller and sawback edge. Tiger Solingen trade mark to one side of the blade and the other side with ‘TIGER SOLINGEN’. Blade remains in generally good condition. Blade measures 7 ¾ inches, overall 15 ½ inches.
Third Reich NSKK (Nationalsozialistisches Kraftfahrkorps) Dress Dagger by Solinger Axt-und-Hauerfabrik, good example of an NSKK dress dagger with deep wooden grip having enamel SA and nickel silver eagle insignias inserted. Nickel silver grip mounts with the lower mount being impressed ‘No’. Housed in its original but later pattern scabbard with plated mounts and black painted finish. Single hanging ring to the top mount. Standard double edged blade with motto ‘Alles fur Deutschland’ and makers trademark to the reverse. Blade with some surface marks but generally still a good example. Blade 8 ¾ inches, overall 14 ½ inches.
British 1796 Infantry Officers Sword, with copper wire bound grip, gilt brass folding guard, knuckle bow and top pommel. Bullion officers sword knot attached to the grip. Straight blade with the remains of the etched decoration still visible. Housed in a steel scabbard which is heavily dented in places. Blade measures 30 ¾ inches, overall 38 ½ inches.
Third Reich Police Bayonet by Alexander Coppel Solingen, with two piece stag horn grips having aluminium police eagle to the centre. Eagle head pommel and cross guard with oakleaves relief. Reverse side of the cross guard blank and the top scabbard mount also blank, but the side of the top scabbard mount is stamped with numbers ‘489’ these numbers are also stamped onto the spine of the blade. Housed in the original scabbard with plated mounts. Blade with fuller to the back edge. Stamped to the reverse and obverse with the makers details and trademark. Blade 12 ¾ inches, overall 19 inches.
Third Reich DLV / NSFK Flyers Dagger by SMF Solingen, good example of an early pattern DLV / NSFK flyers knife with nickel plated fittings. Blue leather covering to the grip and the scabbard. Black enamel swastika to the centre of both sides of the cross guard. Short leather hanger attached to the scabbard. The scabbard throat stamped with the NSFK winged man acceptance stamp. Blade being double edged with SMF trademark to the base. The blade measures 6 ¾ inches, overall 13 ¼ inches.
Third Reich Hitler Youth Boys Dagger by Ewald Cleff, Solingen, fine example of a Hitler Youth boys dagger with two piece black chequered grips with enamel HJ diamond inserted. Housed in the original steel scabbard with black finish. Leather belt loop fitting to the reverse of the scabbard. Near mint condition knife blade with much of the original cross graining remaining. Blade stamped to the reverse with RZM logo and M7/93 for the maker Ewald Cleff, Solingen. The blade measures 5 ½ inches, overall 10 inches.
WW2 German Luftwaffe Officers Sword by WKC, Solingen, good example with nickel silver mounts. Top pommel with mobile / sundial swastika to both sides and the same to the centre of the cross guard. Blue leather covered grip with wire binding. Housed in its correct WKC type scabbard with nickel silver mounts and blue leather covering. Very good condition polished blade with fuller to the centre and makers trademark to the base. Some areas of plating lifting to the fittings but overall a good example. Blade 26 ¼ inches, overall 35 ½ inches.
Third Reich Police Bayonet by P D Luneschloss Solingen, with two piece stag horn grips having aluminium police eagle to the centre. Eagle head pommel and cross guard with oakleaves relief. Reverse side of the cross guard and top scabbard mount stamped ‘S. D. IV.629’. Housed in the original scabbard with plated mounts. Blade with fuller to the back edge. Stamped to the reverse with the makers details of P D Luneschloss Solingen. Blade 12 ¾ inches, overall 19 ¼ inches.
British Sword of East Surrey Regiment, the sword with the hilt having brass regimental badge of the regiment mounted. Shagreen grip which shows some wear. Housed in its leather covered field service scabbard. Blade is straight with fuller to the top section. Blade well worn and no decoration now present. Blade measures 33 inches, overall 40 ½ inches.
Extremely Rare Third Reich SS Enlisted Mans Dress Dagger by Richard Herder with Full Ernst Rohm Dedication, superb untouched as found example of a model 33 SS enlisted mans dress dagger with its original ebony grip with enamel SS runes emblem and nickel silver eagle to the grip. The nickel silver fittings are uncleaned and untouched with dirt and Verdigris. Small chip to the bottom section of the grip but this is all in the character of the dagger. Housed in its original scabbard with a surface rusting to the anodised centre and again the mounts have matching patina to the handle. Attached to the scabbard is the original short leather dagger hanger. The blade remains in near mint condition with much of the original cross graining remaining. Standard motto ‘Meine Ehre heist Treue’. Reverse side of the blade has makers trademark for Richard Herder Solingen. Also to the reverse of the blade is the extremely rare and full length Ernst Rohm dedication. Overall this is a superb dagger which has only recently come onto the market after being tucked away in northern Minnesota until recently in the veterans home who brought the dagger back after 1945. Blade 8.3 inches, overall 14.5 inches.
1st Pattern Luftwaffe Officers Dress Dagger by E & F Horster, Solingen, good example of a late 1st pattern dress dagger with aluminium fittings. The pommel and cross guard with gilt mobile pattern swastika to the centres. Complete with the original blue leather covering to the grip with wire binding. Blue leather covered and aluminium fittings scabbard. Complete with hanging chains. Double edged blade with makers trademark to the base. The blade measures 12 inches, overall 19 inches. Some wear and scratches to the exterior fittings but generally a good example.
1919/21 Pattern German Naval (Reichsmarine) Officers Dagger, with gilt flame top pommel, black grip with wire binding and cross guard with press button release and anchor to the centre cartouche. Housed in a steel scabbard with frog stud to the front. Straight blade with double fullers to the centre. Small eagle over M acceptance stamp to the base of the blade. Some wear to the blade but exterior generally good condition. Blade 7 ¾ inches, overall 14 ½ inches. The black grip was said to signify the mourning of the Imperial German navy which was broken up at the end of WW1.
WW2 German Army Officers Sword by Robert Klaas, Solingen, good example of a Model Nr 237 Army officers sword by Robert Klaas with gilt eagle and swastika cross guard, oakleaves relief knuckle bow, dove head pommel with oakleaves leading down the backstrap. Black celluloid grip with wire binding. Leather and silver wire officers sword portepee attached to the grip. Housed in its blackened steel scabbard with single hanging ring. Slightly curved polished steel blade with fuller to back edge. Makers trademark to the reverse. Generally a good example. Blade measures 30 ½ inches, overall 37 inches.
WW2 German Army Officers Dress Dagger by Alcoso, Solingen, example with a replaced (reproduction) white grip, pommel with oakleaves relief, cross guard in the form of army eagle with swastika. Housed in its original scabbard with two hanging rings. Good condition double edged blade with makers trade mark to the reverse. Blade measures 9 ¾ inches, overall 15 ¼ inches.
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