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Click here to subscribeWith a 42 cm pointed, single edged blade with fuller, marked to the ricasso '1907 Wilkinson 11 18'. To the other side with various inspection and issue marks including broad arrow. With two part wooden grip, numbered E R 455. In leather and steel scabbard, the rarer MK II scabbard with double seem construction. 58 cm overall. *CR A nice example in good condition with only light marking and scuffing.
With a 25 cm pointed double edged blade with central double fuller, marked to the ricasso for Eickhorn Solingen. The cross piece with release button and fouled anchor motif, with wire bound white composition handle beneath an eagle with folded wings. In scabbard with oak leaf mounts and twin ring suspension. 42 cm overall. *CR A war trophy from the vendors ancestor. Probably a late war example. Good condition with light rubbing.
An 1888 pattern bayonet with a 30.5cm double edged pointed blade stamped for Wilkinson of London, also marked, '07 , 2 and various other marks, with a two part wooden grip, in a steel mounted black leather scabbard with Government issue arrow. 44.5cm overall. *CR A well marked example in good condition with light surface rust, blade in good condition.
A second type Luftwaffe dagger with a 25 cm double edged, pointed blade marked for Paul Swyersberg & Co. Solingen. The cross piece with an eagle with wings outstretched with Swastika in its claws, With wire bound white composition grip and domed pommel with Swastikas to either side, The scabbard with leaf decoration and twin ring suspension. 42 cm. *CR Slight staining to grip and scabbard, generally a nice example, blade in very clean condition.
Each with a 25 cm pointed single edged blade with fuller, both unmarked, with two part plastic grips and functioning spring, in steel scabbards and later leather belt hanger. 41 cm overall. *CR Some marking and scuffing throughout. Previous owners name to hanger. One fits poorly in scabbard.
With an 86 cm curved, pointed, single edged blade with broad fuller. The blade apparently unmarked, with a three bar guard with Turkish crescent moon emblem and black leather grip. In steel scabbard with twin ring suspension. 100 cm overall. *CR An unusual pattern, some light pitting and dents to scabbard and guard, blade in nice condition. An unusual pattern.
With a 70cm curved and sharpened blade, with diamond shaped cross guard engraved with a crest and heraldic device of a standing cockerel, the two part ivory grip with twin bolt with floral fixings. In a steel scabbard with twin suspension rings. 86cm overall. A Cites licences has been acquired for this item. Ivory Submission Reference 8TNEGMQP CITES permit is included. Exporting outside the EU will require an additional export permit. *CR Areas of loss to grip, rubbing and light rust to all surfaces, damage to cutting edge in places. Generally good fresh to the market condition.
A 1907 pattern bayonet by Remington dated 1913 with issue date 11 16, in steel mounted leather scabbard. A French Gras bayonet with a 52 cm blade dated 1876, with steel scabbard. An Italian bayonet with 28 cm blade, the cross piece numbered AD6918. And a scabbard. 4. *CR Mixed states, first two nice examples, last lacking scabbard.
A 19th century French Chassepot type bayonet with a 52cm pointed, single edged blade with broad back engraved ' ... St Etienne .. 1880'. The cross guard with forward facing quillon with varius issue marks, two part wooden handle and functioning spring. numbered 26991, in matching scabbard numbered 26991. 66 cm overall. And another similar with same date, both numbered 281215. (2). *CR In nice condition with some light surface marking.
With a 43 cm pointed and fullered single edged blade, stamped Remington, 1913 with issue date for April 1917, and other marks to the ricasso, with a two part wooden grip. In leather scabbard stamped 'H.E.' and 'other indistinct marks, 58cm overall. *CR A nice example with light surface marking and wear.
With an 89 cm curved, pointed single edged blade with partial deep fuller, marked to the back PPC and marked for Woolley, Sargant and Fairfax. With three bar hilt with foliate decoration, wire bound grip and rounded pommel with similar decoration. In a steel scabbard with twin ring suspension. The scabbard also marked for Woolley, Sargant and Fairfax. 108 cm overall. *CR A fine sword in nice condition with light marking and scuffing.
With a 25 cm pointed, double edged blade marked for A. Schuttelhofer & Co, Solingen. With a straight cross-piece with eagle with wings outstretched and swastika in its claws, with an orange plastic grip and domed pommel, with silver bullion knot. 40 cm overall. *CR some wear and marking to scabbard in particular.
With a 76 cm curved single edged pointed blade with broad and narrow fullers. Engraved with GR monogram, display of arms and other motifs, marked to the ricasso 'Tho. Gill Birmingham' and 'Warranted never to fail'. With langets to both sides and small quillon, straight guard and wire wound shagreen grip. In steel scabbard with twin ring suspension. 91 cm overall. Thomas Gill made swords between 1776-1826. *CR Sword with area of surface degradation, also to the tip, scabbard with wear/damage to the toe. Otherwise a nice example.
A First World War German M1898 bayonet with a 36.5 cm pointed blade with swollen end and broad fuller, marked F.W. Holler Sollingen, and W over 17 and beneath a crown to the back, with a two part wooden grip. In a steel scabbard with leather frog and belt hanger, marked to the reverse '107.R ...' 55 cm overall. *CR A nice example with clean blade, scabbard marked in places to the reverse.
A Naval Officer's sword with a 79 cm single edged, pointed blade with fuller, decorated with a Royal coat of arms, scrolling foliage and rope decoration. With a broad guard with folding inner edge, wire bound handle and lion's head pommel. With sword knot and leather and brass mounted scabbard with twin ring suspension. 96 cm overall. With a bicorn hat with rosette to one side and bullion tassels, internal label lacking. In travelling case marked for Fraser and Davis 78 & 79 High St. Portsmouth. With a sliding ruler in box by W.H. Harling Ltd. With a collection of ephemera, photograph album and service record for Vivian Potts Gardner 1905-1977. Joining the Navy in 1920 and served aboard many vessels including HMS Hermes, HMS Berwick. The photograph album containing some 73 images of various ships in Hong Kong and other subjects. *CR Sword with light rust to blade, some wear to scabbard. Hat box with surface rust, hat showing signs of regular use and lacking label. Paperwork with smoke scuffing and wear.
A dagger with a 13.5cm pointed, double edged blade, short cross-piece with scrolling terminals marked 'CONWAY' for a maker or perhaps previous owner. On a short ringed bone handle with rounded pommel. In a simply decorated brown leather scabbard. 22 cm overall. Perhaps a military private purchase knife. *CR A nice example with attractive tone and patination.
An 1897 Pattern Officers sword with an 82cm pointed unsharpened blade with deep fuller, the blade with Royal Fusiliers Crest beneath a Crown and shield of arms amongst foliage, the other side with previous owners initials S.V. for S. Vickers, indistinctly marked for ... Enton Brothers, with a three-quarter basket hilt with turned down inner edge and pierced scrolling decoration and George V crest. With leather sword knot, service scabbard and travelling case marked for S. Vickers Royal Fusiliers. 102cm overall. *CR Small area of surface rust to the blade, service scabbard and travelling cover in good condition.
A group of seven comprising Military Cross and second award bar, dated 1943. 1939-45, Africa and Italy Stars, Defence and War Medals, all unnamed as issued and a General Service Medal 1918 - 62 with Palestine 1945-48 clasp named to Major R.S. Streatfeild R.A. Mounted as worn. Two sets of miniatures, the Africa Stars with 1st Army clasps. Uniform ribbon bar. Dress uniform and two peaked caps. An 1821 Pattern Artillery Officer's Sword and scabbard and an extensive collection of photographs, press cuttings, documents and other supporting material. The sword an 1821 Pattern Artillery Officer's Sword with an 86.5 cm pointed, single edged fullered blade with Artillery crest to one side and Artillery lightening bolts to the other. Marked to the back 'Made in England'. With scrolling three bar guard, wire bound shagreen grip, stepped pommel and brown leather sword knot. In polished brown leather service scabbard with belt hanger and outer travelling cover. 104 cm overall. The uniform a dress uniform with labels for Moss Bros, Covent Garden, marked for Brig R.S. Streatfeild, 1966. With the rank of Brigadier with three pips and a crown to the shoulders and red tabs to the collars. With appropriate ribbons and Elizabeth the Second buttons. With black and khaki peaked caps with red bands and beret. Also a leather swagger stick and name plate for 'Brigadier R.S. Streatfeild M.C.' A Second World War German 'Afrikakorps' cuff title (presumably a souvenir), two shooting medals awarded to Lt. Col Streatfeild and a large collection of photographs, documents and press cuttings. Roger Sandeforth Streatfeild (12/4/1918 - 6/12/1980) was the second son of the Reverend C.A.C. Streatfeild, Rector of Symondsbury, Bridport. His was a busy and highly decorated military career rising from a Pre-War 2nd Lieutenant and War Substantive Lieutenant on the 1st of January 1941 to Brigadier in 1964. With gallantry awards whilst fighting in North Africa and Italy he went on to a senior role as Commander of the School of Artillery. After school at Marlborough College he attended Pembroke College, Cambridge where he studied Mathematics and Law graduating MA in 1943. Following his education he immediately joined the Army. It was only a matter of months before he won his first Military Cross whilst fighting in Tunisia as part of a well recorded three day action at Djebel Bou Aoukaz,a 700 ft hill that had been taken by the Irish Guards, and during which heavy casualties were taken. The citation reads: For outstanding courage and devotion to duty during the whole of the period of the attack and consolidation by 24 Guards Brigade from 23rd April to 4th May 1943. As Battery Commander, 96/97 Field Battery R.A., was in support of, and during this period liaised continuously in person with O.C. 1 Bn Irish Guards to whom he was of great assistance during a very unpleasant time under very heavy fire. After 1Bn Irish Guards captured Hills 212 and 214, he remained up on the hills, where he was always exposed to every type of danger, and played a conspicuous part in the Inf defence against constant enemy attacks. At one time, he was in command of the remnants of No. 1 Coy whom he led with great daring and zeal, and all these men were extremely happy at being under his command. He was cool, cheerful and heedless of danger during the whole proceedings and was a great example to the men with whom he was associated. A couple of more 'anecdotal' accounts are included with the lot, not least one by Streatfeild himself and, Lieutenant Colin Kennard, grandson of Col T.A. Colfox of Symondsbury Manor who was well known to the Streatfeild family, who won a D.S.O. for this action. In a letter to Streatfeild's Mother Kennard described Roger as 'I can truthfully say that I have more admiration for him, than any other man I met during the campaign .. When all No 1 company's officers had been killed and wounded he took over command of the company and he proved to be a constant source of inspiration, energy, zeal and amusement to us all ... The men took an instant liking to hi, (very rare in our type of Irishman) and would do anything for him ... it was a wonderful sight to see him joking with them and keeping them in fits of laughter at such a time of strain. Roger was responsible more than anyone for the great success No 1 company had in destroying wave after wave of German infantry attacks. His second award was in February 1944 when Captain Streatfeild was serving in Italy, during the fighting from the 26th Jan to 3rd Feb he performed his duties with extreme skill and nerve and never allowed any danger to interfere with the performance of his particular task and he was on all occasions a tower of strength in getting the artillery co-operation which I required. Lt Col C.A. Montagu-Douglas-Scott chose the events of the 4th Feb for the recommendation: During the morning of the 4th Feb our positions were seriously threatened by the enemy who had direct observation of our Bn HQ and were shelling it with 88-mm guns. BN HQ were ordered to withdraw and contact the Scots Guards, as this decision was made, Major Streatfeild's O.P. had a direct hit. He was wounded himself and also his two wireless operators and his car was put out of action. Although wounded he continued to man the wireless himself calling for smoke to cover our withdrawal. This smoke proved most useful to us. Major Streatfeild moved with Bn HQ and with them was captured in a small gulley before contact could be made with the Scots Guards. Shortly afterwards he escaped and along with four other officers and about a dozen men began to fight he way back to our lines, and eventually managed to reach some of our carriers. It was decided to make a dash through the positions now held by the enemy in three of these carriers. Major Streatfeild drove the second one, and stopped on the way to pick up Major Sir Ian Stewart-Richardson, who was badly wounded. ... Never once did Major Streatfeild complain of his wound. ... His initiative was largely responsible for making good the escape of the other officers and men who came with him. (Gazetted 15th June 1944 p2852). Peactime saw continual rise through the ranks and eventually, as a Brigadier he was commandant of the United Kingdom's School of Artillery at Larkhill. In later civilian years Brigadier Streatfeild was a well respected county councilor and chairman of Oxfordshire Education Committee 'A tough no nonsense man determined to do his very best for the county's education. With copies of the London Gazette 21/9/43 confirming the MC and 5/11/1957 confirming Brevet Lt-Col. Commissions 27th August 1938 Second Lieutenant and 6th Feb 1946 Rank of Lieutenant. Letter confirming promotion to Lt-Col from March 28th 1961. Married to Edith Mary Streatfeild in 1942. *CR Medals as issued and worn. Sword with some light marking to blade, scabbard and hanger in very good condition. Uniform with some moth damage, but generally nice state as worn. Accompanying photographs and documents in mixed but generally very good condition.
With a 43 cm single edged, pointed blade with deep fuller, marked 'US' and 1913 to the ricasso, with various other inspection and issue marks. With a two part wooden grip. In a leather and steel mounted scabbard with webbing frog and belt hanger, the scabbard marked Jewett 1918. The grip with scratched name 'Sgt Major B.J. Meath J Coy'. 58 cm overall. 58 cm overall. *CR A nice, well marked example wit light marking and signs of age.
With an 82 cm tapering, pointed blade with etched decoration including George V monogram. With broad guard with GRI for Indian service, with pierced scrolling decoration and turned down inner lip. With shagreen grip and domed pommel. With service scabbard. 102 cm overall. *CR Blade in good condition, guard with surface rust and wear to grip, scuffing to scabbard.
A fine sword with a 73 cm pointed, single edged blade with broad shallow fuller, the blade decorated with a fouled anchor and royal monogram amongst foliage. The blade with a sharpened edge, possibly refurbished for service. Indistinctly marked to the ricasso 'Johnston (?) ... New Bond Street'. The broad guard with crowned fouled anchor, folding catch and wire bound shagreen grip, lion's head pommel and tied bullion sword knot.The black leather scabbard with fine 'Admiral's pattern' mounts with bands of oak leaves and acorns. Twi ring suspension. 88cm overall. *CR A fine sword in very attractive condition with some rubbing and light marking to the blade. Retaining pin on top mount to scabbard slightly bent.
With a 82 cm blade engraved with GR monogram and Royal Coat of Arms, marked to the back 'J. J. Runkel Solingen'. With two part folding guard, wire bound grip and vase shaped pommel. With remains of leather scabbard retaining toe and one mount. 100 cm overall. *CR Nice unrestored condition, rubbing to gilt work and slight rubbing t blade, remnants of scabbard in poor condition.
With an unusually long 87 cm curved single edged blade with broad shallow fuller. Dated 1914 and with a good selection of Russian Ordnance issue marks. With wooden grip and brass guard also dated 1914. In brass mounted leather scabbard with single ring suspension. 105cm overall. *CR Rear quillon lacking, slight marking and wear to blade, cracks to wooden grip.Otherwise a nice examples.
With an 83 cm tapering pointed blade with partial fuller, etched with scrolling decoration and Royal crest, indistinctly marked. With broad guard with George V crest with scrolling decoration, wire bound shagreen grip and domed pommel. 99 cm overall. *CR Some light surface rust to blade, decoration indistinct, wrong nut to top and lacking scabbard.
With a 25cm pointed, single edged blade with fuller, marked to the ricasso for Alex Coppel of Solingen. The back of the blade marked 'with a Crown and W 87. The crosspiece marked 29.R. 422, with a two part wooden grip. With black leather scabbard with steel mounts marked 30 RE 1232 and 9. R 9. 163. 42 cm overall. *CR Blade sharpened and with some scratching, wear throughout. Bayonet button functions well.
An 1897 Pattern Infantry Officers sword with an 82 cm pointed un-sharpened blade with deep fuller and all-over scrolling foliate decoration. Marked to the ricasso 'Wilkinson Sword C Ltd London'. With a three-quarter basket hilt with turned down inner edge and pierced scrolling decoration and George V monogram. With service scabbard and leather sword knot. 102 cm overall. Numbered indistinctly to the back of the blade,probably 61120 which would give a date of 1927 for this sword. *CR Rust to blade, losses and cracking to leather scabbard.
A Martini Henry 1876 Pattern bayonet with a 55 cm three sided pointed blade, extensively marked to the ricasso with Indian script, various issue marks, broad government arrow, and Enfield etc. In a brass and leather scabbard numbered 1002 and with War Department arrow and other marks. 65 cm overall. *CR A nice example with light scuffing to leather.
With a 43 cm pointed, single edged blade with partial fuller, indistinctly marked to the ricasso, probably for Wilkinson. With two-part wooden grip. The leather and steel scabbard stamped R.A.F. and 064 to the throat. 58cm overall. *CR Good regular condition with some surface marking and wear, rubbing to marks.
With a 40 cm pointed, single edged, fullered blade stamped to the ricasso 'Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co Solingen', marks to the other side of the blade removed. the handle with two part brass grip, stamped RA, M and other marks. In steel scabbard numbered C2838. 53 com overall. *CR light marking, generally a good example.
With an 83 cm single edged, pointed and fullered blade, well decorated with an artillery piece and the thunderbolt, lightning and winged motif with 'Royal Garrison Artillery' above and below. Marked for 'J. R. Gaunt & Son Ltd late Edward Thurkle Denmark St, Soho.' Numbered 12067 to the back of the blade. With a three bar grip, shagreen covered wire bound grip and domed pommel. The steel scabbard with twin ring suspension. 102 cm overall. *CR Blade in good condition, grip, guard and scabbard in poor condition.
With a 90 cm pipe-backed decorated blade marked in a scroll against a foliate background, 'Pour Le Roi 'A' Et La Patrie' the A crowned, perhaps for King Albert. The blade marked with a knight's helmet. With a decorative gilt four bar guard with cast foliage throughout, the black grip wire bound, with conforming pommel. With a steel scabbard with single ring suspension. With a distressed sword knot. 107 cm overall. *CR Dents to scabbard, rubbing to blade, some wire binding lacking and sword knot distressed. Previous owners accession number.
An 1897 Pattern Infantry Officers sword with an 82 cm pointed unsharpened blade with partial fuller, decoratively etched with Royal Monogram and coat of arms. Marked for Pearse & Co. Floral St. Covent Garden. With a three-quarter basket hilt with turned down inner edge and pierced scrolling decoration. With service scabbard, leather sword knot, belt hanger and outer travelling case. 104 cm overall. *CR Good condition throughout. Blade good.
With a 97cm broad, pointed and fullered blade marked for Hawkes and Co. London, Manufacturer to the Queen, and numbered 726 to the back of the blade. With broad pierced guard with applied brass decoration, wire bound shagreen grip and stepped oval pommel, with steel scabbard with twin brass suspension points. 115 cm overall. *CR Blade in excellent condition, scabbard with some surface rust.
With a 21cm double sided blade marked 'Alles Fur Deutfchland'. The cross piece stamped Ha, the grip inset with eagle and swastika, the SA roundel replaced with a small disk. In unpainted scabbard with nickle mount. 36.5 cm overall. *CR Slight cracking to handle, rubbing to blade, SA roundel replaced.
A Bichwa knife with a 24 cm double curved double edged blade with pointed tip and weighted end, loop hilt with small decorative pommel and beaded edges. In leather scabbard with pierced brass terminal. 40 cm overall. *CR very slight loss to tip of blade, some wear to scabbard. A nice example.
With a 82 cm tapering, pointed blade with partial fuller with royal crest and scrolling decoration, marked for Wilkinson Sword Ltd, Made in London, Sword cutlers to the Queen. Numbered 88546 to the back. With a broad gilt guard with E II R above an RAF crest, with wire bound shagreen grip and eagles head pommel. In leather and gilt scabbard with twin ring suspension. 100 cm overall. *CR Some wear and light marking from use, lower scabbard mount loose.
With an 84 cm pointed, single edged blade with double fuller marked for W & Co. Solingen. With a bright polished hilt, the guard with matt gilt Prussian eagle, the wire bound shagreen grip with a large FWR monogram badge. In chrome plated steel scabbard, 100 cm overall. *CR Some light marking, blade very nice condition. A good example.
A 1903 pattern bayonet with a 29.5 cm double edged pointed blade, marked 1903 beneath a crown, issue date possibly for 1909, IG/15 and other marks, with a two part wooden mounted grip, numbered 822. In a leather scabbard with belt hanger and a full range of marks. 44.5cm overall. *CR A very nice example in good condition, well marked, especially to the scabbard.
With an 89 cm gently curved blade with pipe back and spear point, with George IV crest and marked for Andrews of Pall Mall. with a broad guard with pierced acanthus pattern, wire bound shagreen grip and stepped oval pommel. 105 cm. *CR Blade in very good condition, some wear to grip and light marking to guard, lacking scabbard.
A 1907 Pattern bayonet with a 43cm single edged fullered blade, the ricasso with various marks including 'Chapman', Government issue arrow, GR beneath a crown, 1907 and various inspection marks. With a two part wooden grip. In leather and steel scabbard and webbing belt hanger. 55cm overall. With a No.4 Mk II spike bayonet in scabbard numbered 4268. 26cm overall. (2). *CR Both in unrestored original condition with light surface marking and signs of age related wear. Spring functions on first.
* Bayonet. WWI period German "Butcher" bayonet, the 36.5 cm sawback blade stamped 'V.C. Schilling Suhl', hooked quillon, wooden grips and steel pommel, overall length 50 cm, in its black leather and steel scabbard with leather frog, together with a pair of WWII steel handcuffs by Ruben, Craddock & Sons, dated 1945 with war department arrow, with key in fully working condition QTY: (2)
* Small Swords. A Continental small sword, 18th century, the 73 cm steel blade with pierced double shell guard and grip, overall length 90.5 cm, plus a Continental court sword, with white metal mounts and black leather scabbard, George V court sword the 80 cm straight steel blade with brass guard applied with silver G.V.R. cypher and thistle wreath with brass knucklebow and grip with crown finial, overall length 85 cm plus a Victorian court sword by Boulter, Hepburn & Watts, 28 George Street, Hannover Square West, the 79 cm steel blade etched with foliate scrolls, brass hilt with urn pommel with sword knot, overall length 94.5 cm, in its black leather scabbard with brass mounts (scabbard damaged)QTY: (4)
* Sword. Edward VIII period Irish Guards 1892 pattern sword, the 82 cm blade by Edward Smith, 5 Boyle Street London, with E.VIII.R. cypher, serial number 1797, with the initials D.W.S.P.R., a crowned badge of the Irish Guards with 10 WWI battle honours, the plated hilt pierced with Irish Guards badge, wirebound fishskin grip and chequered back with domed pommel and ball finial, overall length 98.5 cm, in its sam browne field scabbardQTY: (1)NOTE:D.W.S.P. Reynolds was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant with the Irish Guards in 1936. He was killed in action with the 2nd Bn, Irish Guards on 23 May 1940 and is commemorated in the Outreau Communal Cemetery, France.His father was Major Douglas Reynolds VC, who was killed in action on 23 February 1916 whilst serving with the 83rd Bde, Royal Artillery.V.C. London Gazette: 16 November 1914"At Le Cateau, on 26th Aug., he took up two teams and limbered up two guns under heavy Artillery and Infantry fire, and though the enemy was within 100 yards, he got one gun away safely. At Pisseloup, on 9th Sept., he reconnoitred at close range, discovered a battery which was holding up the advance and silenced it. He was severely wounded 15th Sept., 1914."
* WWII '1940 Channel Mobile Balloon Barrage' D.S.C. group to Lieutenant Commander George Cussins, Royal Navy(a) Distinguished Service Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated '1940', Garrard & Co, London 1940, in Garrard box of issue (b) 1939-1945 Star(c) Atlantic Star(d) Burma Star(e) Italy Star(f) War Medal(g) Naval General Service Medal 1909-62, G.VI.R., 2 clasps, Minesweeping 1945-51, Malaya (Lieut. G. Cussins. D.S.C. R.N.), good very fine and court mounted as worn, with miniature dress medals, the recipient's Naval dress sword, retailed by Gieves, numbered 3347, the 81 cm straight steel blade etched with royal coat of arms and fouled anchor, with solid brass gothic hilt and folding guard engraved 'G. Cussins. D.S.C.', wire-bound fish-skin grip, lions head pommel with bullion sword knot, overall length 96.5 cm, in its black leather scabbard with brass mounts and all weather sword bag, original newspaper cuttings, Certificate of Service as Master of a Foreign-Going Ship dated 12 June 1952, a typed record of service and two photographs of the recipient as a junior officer together with family medals comprising a WWI D.C.M. miniature dress medal group to Sergeant George Cussins, West Yorkshire Regiment (recipients father), full-size Italy Star and Africa Star QTY: (7)NOTE:D.S.C. London Gazette: 27 December 1940'For courage and continuous good services in the Channel Mobile Balloon Barrage.'George Cussins joined the Royal Naval Reserve at the age of 16, he was appointed Midshipman in 1938, and served in various ships throughout WWII and submarines from 1943-45, including his first ship HMS City of Lyons in which he sailed round the world three times and took part in the rescue of nine people from the Portuguese schooner Donna Amelia in July 1937. The crew had been adrift in the South Atlantic for many days, for this the Portuguese Consul in Liverpool made a presentation and publically thanked the ship's captain. He was in command of HMS Inglis from 1945-46, HMS Birch from 1946-47, and the minesweeper HMS Byms in 1947. Cussins was in charge of seamanship training of Upper Yardman at the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth from 1951-53, followed by extensive service commanding ships, until retirement in 1965.
* Bayonet. Swiss M1914 Schmidt-Rubin pioneer sawback bayonet, the 48 cm blade stamped 'Waffenfabrik Neuhausen', wooden grips with two steel rivets, overall length 61 cm, in its black steel scabbard with brown leather frog stamped 'P. Lüthi Sattler BELP, 44', in exceptionally fine condition having seen little to no service QTY: (1)
* Sword. Victorian 1821 pattern Warwickshire Yeomanry presentation sword, the 87 cm slightly curved blade by Hamburger Rodgers & Co, with presentation inscription 'Presented to Henry Meek of the First Troop W.Y.C. for Swordsmanship 1873', with steel triple guard, wirebound fishskin grip, chequered pommel, overall length 102 cm, in its steel scabbard, with researchQTY: (1)NOTE:Henry Meek served with the Warwickshire Yeomanry and in 1873 served under Lord Guernsey, the heir to the Maquess of Aylesford of Packington Hall near Meriden (Solihull).
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