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‡ AN AUSTRIAN CAVALRY OFFICER'S MODEL 1861 PATTERN SABRE^ WORN BY WILHELM^ DUKE OF BRUNSWICK-WOLFENBÜTTEL K.G. CIRCA 1865¦with curved single fullered damascened blade with blued and gilt decoration incorporating the Duke of Brunswick~s arms to either side^ steel hilt of regulation pattern with copper twist wire^ black leather scabbard¦85.0 cm; 33 1/2 in blade¦¦Provenance¦The Hanoverian Royal Gunroom^ Königliche Waffen 1895 (inv. nos. 613)¦The Royal House of Hanover^ sold Sotheby~s Marienburg^ 5th October 2005^ lot 3858

A FRENCH MODEL 1882 LIGHT CAVALRY SWORD^ DATED 1884¦of regulation type^ the blade the date and model designation on the back-edge^ brass hilt (grip covering missing)^ in its iron scabbard (pitted)¦87.0 cm; 34 1/4 in blade¦

THE PROPERTY OF A NOBLE FAMILY¦¦A GERMAN (HESSE) DRESS DEGEN^ SECOND QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY¦with tapering hollow-triangular blade^ etched and gilt with foliage and trophies-of-arms on a blued panel at the forte and with the bladesmith~s initials ~S&K~ gilt-brass hilt cast in low relief (quillon missing)^ including shell-guard with the cypher ~FJC~^ chequered grip (front plaque missing)^ in its scabbard (locket missing)^ the hilt with an early leather label embossed and gilt ~Degen d.Hess.Gen.Maj.Frey (d.187-) aus den Jahren 1829-33~¦86.3 cm; 34 in blade¦¦¦

THE PROPERTY OF A NOBLE FAMILY¦¦A FINE RUSSIAN SWORD FOR BRAVERY^ PRESENTED TO EMIL KARL ADOLF^ PRINZ ZU SAYN-WITTGENSTEIN-BERLEBURG (1824-78) BY MANUEL ANTONIO^ 11TH MARQUIS OF BEDMAR (1821-1883)^ DATED 1857¦with Spanish slightly curved polished blade double-edged for its last third^ the lower portion with rounded edges^ pierced with two elaborate scrollwork panels^ the surface etched^ gilt and blued with further scrolls and the inscriptions ~Au Prince Emile De Sayn / Wittgenstein Berlembourg~ and ~Le Marquis de Bedmar~^ etched and gilt forte inscribed ~Faba de Toledo~^ dated on one face and with the crowned Spanish Royal arms on the other^ gilt-brass triple-bar hilt with drooping quillon^ the outer two guards each with inscription ~For Bravery~^ chased with a band of scrolling foliage around the pommel and integral grip cast and chased in imitation of plaited wire^ in its iron scabbard with gilt-brass locket decorated en suite with the pommel and with two bands for suspension (areas of light wear and surface rust)¦89.0 cm; 35 in blade¦¦Emil Karl Adolf^ Prinz zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg was born in Darmstadt^ 21st April 1824. He was the eldest son of Franziska Allesina von Schweitzer and General August Ludwig Prinz zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg who distinguished himself in the battles of Aspern-Essling^ fought alongside Napoleon as commander of the First Battalion of the Life Guards Brigade in the war with Russia (1812-1813). ¦¦Prinz Emil was educated at the Gymnasium in Darmstadt before joining the großherzoglichen Garde-Chevaulegersregimente as second Lieutenant in 1841. After he attended the campaign against Denmark in 1848 he was retired because of his conservative views and so looked to Russia where he had already fought in the Caucasus three years earlier in 1845. He returned there^ fighting in the Caucasus until 1852^ and later proved himself an able officer in the Russian campaign in Central Asia following the Crimean War. In 1865 he married Princess Cantacuzeno with whom he lived in Italy until he was called to fight the Polish uprising of 1865. He later joined the Tsar~s entourage and fought with him on the Danube against the Turkish uprising but was forced to return to Germany due to ill health and died in Egern^ Tegernsee on 16th September 1878. ¦¦Manuel Antonio^ 11th Marquis of Bedmar (1821-1883)^ was a Spanish diplomat and politician for Gerona in the Moderate Party for which he became deputy. During the revolution he was loyal to the crown and later supported the restoration. He was ambassador to Russia during the reign of Alfonso XII. ¦¦This sword was almost certainly awarded to Prince Emil Karl Adolf^ Prinz zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg at the end of his campaign in the Central Asia. ¦

THE PROPERTY OF A NOBLE FAMILY¦¦A RUSSIAN ALEXANDER III MODEL 1881 SHASKA FOR BRAVERY^ CIRCA 1881-94¦with slightly curved regulation blade formed with a long fuller over the greater part of its length on each face (one face with areas of rust)^ the forte etched with elaborate trophies-of-arms^ scrolling foliage and the Imperial arms on one face and with further trophies-of-arms^ foliage and stamped with the bladesmith~s name ~Alex. Coppel^ Solingen~ on the other^ the back-edge etched with foliage and |M. J. Skossjreff|^ regulation brass stirrup hilt with bravery inscription on each face^ the pommel stamped with the Order of St Anne and with traces of red enamel^ in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with regulation brass mounts¦80.7 cm; 31 3/4 in blade¦¦

THE PROPERTY OF A NOBLE FAMILY¦¦A RUSSIAN MODEL 1841 SHASKA¦with slightly curved regulation blade double-edged towards the point^ formed with a long fuller the greater part of its length on each face^ etched with foliage enclosing a cyrillic inscription on one face and the crowned Imperial cypher on the other^ stamped by the bladesmith |Heinr.Roedder^ Solingen| at the forte^ regulation brass stirrup cast with foliage in low relief^ wire-bound fishskin-covered grip^ in its regulation brass-mounted leather-covered wooden scabbard^ the locket with provision for a bayonet^ and complete with its bullion sword knot¦77.5 cm; 30 1/2 in ¦¦The inscription reads |CÚ HßÙÈ ÁÎÃZ |^ a Slavic dialect^ perhaps provincial Russian or Bulgarian^ which translates to |with our God|¦

A BRITISH 1908 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD^ A PRUSSIAN MODEL 1889 INFANTRY OFFICER~S SWORD^ A SAXON MODEL 1867 INFANTRY OFFICER~S SWORD^ AN ENFIELD 1856 PATTERN BAYONET^ AN INDIAN TALWAR AND A FURTHER SWORD¦the first of regulation type in its steel scabbard; the second of regulation type^ with polished fullered blade^ brass hilt with folding side-guard^ in its scabbard; the third of regulation type^ with fullered blade engraved at the forte including the crowned Royal cypher^ regulation brass hilt^ in its scabbard; the fourth stamped ~CHAVASSE~ at the forte^ in its scabbard; the fifth with traces of silver-plating on its hilt (the first^ fifth and sixth rusted)¦the first: 88.0cm; 34 5/8 in¦(6)

AN AUSTRIAN MODEL 1854 SOCKET BAYONET¦of regulation type^ with its locking ring and complete with scabbard¦46.5 cm; 18 3/8 in blade¦

Ⓐ A COCK FIGHTING SPUR^ LATE 19TH CENTURY¦with U-shaped prongs^ secured to the ankle by a slender ring^ and formed with an additional slightly curved slender single-edged upward pointing blade^ in its leather scabbard with silver locket incorporating a hook¦8.5 cm; 3 3/8 in blade¦¦Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey¦

Ⓦ TWO BURMESE SWORDS (DHA)^ LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY; A MASSIVE GURKHA KUKRI KNIFE AND FOUR FURTHER NEPALESE DAGGERS^ 20TH CENTURY¦the first with slightly curved single-edged blade^ brass-mounted fishskin-covered grip^ in its wooden scabbard; the second with single-edged blade (pitted)^ cord-bound grip^ in its scabbard; the third with broad angular single-edged blade^ characteristic hilt^ in its leather-covered wooden scabbard; three further kukris^ of diminishing size^ each in its scabbard^ complete with accompanying knives (two missing); and a further accompanying knife for a kukri¦the first: 52.0 cm; 20 ½ in blade¦(7)¦¦Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020)¦¦Part proceeds to benefit The Wallace Collection¦

Ⓦ A TWO-HAND SWORD IN GERMAN LATE 15TH CENTURY STYLE^ 20TH CENTURY¦with tapering blade of flattened-diamond section^ black painted iron hilt comprising quillons with swollen terminals^ and large fish-tail pommel and bound grip between ~Turk~s heads~^ in its leather scabbard¦114.2 cm; 45 in blade¦¦Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020)¦¦Part proceeds to benefit The Wallace Collection

Ⓦ A SPANISH CUP HILT RAPIER WITH SILVER-PLATED HILT^ 19TH CENTURY¦with straight slender fullered blade of flattened-hexagonal section^ silver-plated base metal hilt^ comprising a pair of straight spirally-fluted quillons with button-shaped terminals^ deep cup-guard pierced and chased with a central rondel of interlocking arches and foliage^ a framework of bold scrolls of foliage inhabited by beasts^ and the upper portion formed as a broad frame of interlocking rings^ knuckle-guard en suite with the quillons^ ovoid pommel pierced with foliage en suite with the guard^ and the grip bound with plaited wire between ~Turk~s Heads~^ in leather scabbard with silver chape (shrunk)¦109.9 cm; 43 ¼ in blade¦¦Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020)¦¦Part proceeds to benefit The Wallace Collection

Ⓦ A FINE SILVER-HILTED SMALL-SWORD^ LONDON 1764¦with colichemarde blade retaining traces of etching at the forte^ silver hilt cast and chased in low relief^ comprising double shell-guard decorated with elaborate martial trophies centring on differing birds and beasts^ a pair of straight quillons with scrolling terminals^ quillon-block knuckle-guard and ovoid pommel all en suite with the shell^ and the grip with its original binding of plaited silver wire and ribband between chased silver collars^ in its original leather scabbard with silver locket and chape (leather torn at the chape)^ the former chased en suite with the guard^ incorporating a belt hook and suspension ring and signed ~Tapp Cutler^ Strand~ on the inner face¦80.2 cm; 31 5/8 in blade¦¦Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020)¦¦Part proceeds to benefit The Wallace Collection¦¦Provenance¦Paper label on the blade inscribed ~Property of the Marquis of Granby^ Colichemarde blade~¦¦Francis Tapp is recorded on the corner of Strand and Cecil Street 1764-89. See Southwick 2001^ p. 236.

Ⓦ AN ENGLISH SILVER-HILTED SMALL-SWORD^ LONDON^ 1770^ MARKED WF^ PERHAPS FOR WILLIAM FEARN¦with colichemarde blade etched with bold scrolling foliage at the forte^ silver hilt cast and chased in low relief^ comprising oval shell-guard decorated a radiating design of scrolls enclosing numerous pellets all within a foliate frame^ a pair of quillons^ marked knuckle-guard^ small hollow ovoid pommel pierced en suite with the shell and the grip bound with plaited wire and silver ribband between silver collars^ in its leather scabbard with silver locket decorated en suite with the guard (chape missing)¦80.2 cm; 31 5/8 in blade¦¦Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020)¦¦Part proceeds to benefit The Wallace Collection¦¦See Southwick 2001^ p. 106

Ⓦ A COMPOSITE SMALL-SWORD^ LATE 18TH CENTURY AND A DIPLOMATIC SWORD^ 20TH CENTURY¦the first with associated blade^ black-painted iron hilt including double shell-guard^ quillon with globular terminal and ovoid pommel; the second with etched polished blade inscribed ~T. A. French Dover St~^ gilt-brass hilt^ in its scabbard and complete with bullion sword knot¦the first: 84.2 cm; 33 ¼ in blade¦(2)¦¦Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020)¦¦Part proceeds to benefit The Wallace Collection

Ⓦ A DETACHED SILVER HILT FROM A SMALL SWORD^ LONDON^ 1790^ ANOTHER^ AND FURTHER ELEMENTS OF EUROPEAN SWORDS^ 18TH AND 19TH CENTURIES¦the first comprising quillons^ quillon-block and knuckle-bow chased with scrolls and trophies; the second similar^ with shell-guard pierced with a trellis design; the third a knuckle-guard and outer ring-guard element from a transitional sword iron hilt; three shell-guards^ two grips; a quantity of plaited silver grip binding; two chapes; a portion of a silver-hilted small-sword scabbard with its middle band and locket; and an engraved rear fluke from a late 17th century Italian halberd¦(qty)¦¦Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020)¦¦Part proceeds to benefit The Wallace Collection

Ⓦ A SILVER-MOUNTED HUNTING SWORD RETAILED BY READ^ 4 PARLIAMENT STREET^ DUBLIN AND TWO FURTHER SILVER HILTED HUNTING SWORDS^ THIRD QUARTER OF THE 18TH CENTURY¦the first with curved blade double-edged towards the point^ etched and gilt with trophies-of-arms^ classical figures including Neptune seated^ and the harp of Erin within a rococo frame^ marked silver hilt (rubbed) cast and chased in low relief^ including monsterhead quillon (the other missing)^ lionhead pommel^ and spirally-carved horn grip^ in its tooled leather scabbard (chape missing) with silver locket inscribed ~Read^ 4 Parliament St.~; the second with curved slender fuller blade^ silver hilt including a pair of recurved quillons with monsterhead terminals^ quillon-block decorated with trophies and knuckle-chain (pommel missing) and spirally-carved green-stained horn grip; the third with straight blade and silver hilt cast an chased en rocaille in low relief (quillon missing)¦the first: 63.0 cm; 24 ¾ in blade¦(3)¦¦Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020)¦¦Part proceeds to benefit The Wallace Collection

Ⓦ TWO SWORD CANES^ LATE 19TH CENTURY¦the first with single-edged blade etched with scrolling foliage and ~Toledo~^ highly figured curved grip^ in its matching scabbard; the second with robust blued spoke-shaped blade^ curved grip^ in its matching scabbard¦the first: 69.5 cm; 27 3/8 in blade¦(2)¦¦Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020)¦¦Part proceeds to benefit The Wallace Collection¦

Ⓦ AN INDIAN ELEPHANT GOAD (ANCUS); A MORO SHORTSWORD (KRIS) WITH MASONIC INSCRIPTION; AN INDO-PERSIAN DAGGER (PESH-KABZ) AND A SCABBARD FOR AN INDIAN DAGGER^ 19TH CENTURY¦the first of characteristic form^ with slender haft; the second with straight double-edged blade^ wooden hilt (pommel missing)^ in its scabbard with a plaque inscribed ~Bohemian Lodge no. 329 presented to Bro. James C Cross^ 1st Junior Steward^ 23rd April 1908~; the third with tapering blade of t-section^ horn grip^ in its scabbard; the fourth for a pesh kabz^ with large gilt mounts chased with flowers and foliage; a further scabbard for an Indian short sword^ with iron mounts decorated with gold koftgari and a detached iron hilt for an Indian sword¦the first: 56.5 cm; 22 ¼ in overall¦(6)¦¦Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020)¦¦Part proceeds to benefit The Wallace Collection

˜Ⓦ TWO BALKAN SHORTSWORDS (YATAGHAN)^ THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY¦the first with slightly curved single-edged blade inlaid with silver foliage and a brief inscription (losses^ pitted)^ white metal hilt of characteristic form^ engraved with scrolls and foliage^ the back-strap chiselled in imitation of raised settings^ eared pommel^ in its leather-covered scabbard with mounts en suite; the second with slightly curved single-edged blade decorated with gold koftgari foliage on each face^ a calligraphic panel on the front and further inscriptions including the date on the back-edge^ and the hilt retaining a pair of marine ivory grip-scales (the pommel portion now missing)¦the first: 56.2 cm; 22 1/8 in blade¦(2)¦¦Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020)¦¦Part proceeds to benefit The Wallace Collection¦¦The inscriptions read on the first |bicak elde gerek delde sübhan osman| (In your hand should be the knife^ in your hand praise of God. Osman) and^ on the second |amel-i sherif sahib ömer agha| (~Work of Sherif. The owner Ömer Agha~).

WWI British pattern 1908 Cavalry sword by Sanderson Brothers and Newbold, blade length 88cm, with original steel scabbard with traces of field paint. Please note the blade is very difficult to remove from the scabbard.

WWII British No4 MkII stick bayonet with original steel scabbard complete with webbing. Blade length 20cm.

Belgian M1924 Mauser bayonet lacking scabbard. This bayonet is of the rarer short variety with the blade measuring 30cm instead of 38.4cm, proving unpopular with foreign militias fewer were made as a result.

Austro-Hungarian M1895 bayonet in steel scabbard marked FGGY (Femaru Fegvyer Gepgyar Budapest) on ricasso. Blade length 24.5cm missing locking nut.

WW1 US M1917 Remington bayonet complete with scabbard. Blade length 43cm.

USA- Civil war Era M1840 musicians sword by Ames Massachusetts with ridged brass handle and bearing GWK 1864 inspection mark to ricasso. Lacking scabbard. Length 71cm

English Civil War - a replica Hikeman's breast plate and Pot Morion helmet and sword sidearm, dished hilt, leather scabbard, blade approximately 76cm long (3)

A German Third Reich Hitler Youth Knife, the 14cm single edge broad steel blade marked with RZM log M7/80 39 for Gustav C. Spitzer, Solingen, the white metal hilt bears signs of original plating, with rivetted chequered black plastic grip scales and inset enamelled HJ diamond, the black enamelled magnetic steel scabbard with original leather strap with press stud, 25cm Footnote:- this knife was brought back from Europe during the Second World War by the vendor's father who served in the Royal Norfolk Regiment.. Black patching to the blade. Wear to the plating on the hilt. The HJ diamond is a little loose when touched and the white section has scratches. The enamel on the scabbard is worn in places.

A German Third Reich Luftwaffe Dagger, First Pattern, the 30.5cm chamfered double edge steel blade etched with maker's logo of seated king over SMF, Solingen and with waffenamt mark, the nickel plated hilt with downswept winged crossguard with gilt 'Sunwheel' swastika, wire bound blue leather grip and 'Sunwheel' pommel, the blue leather scabbard with steel mounts, white metal hanging chains and clip stamped GES.GESCH, and oLc within a diamond, 48cm. Well greased blade which has gone a little black. Wear to the leather on the grip and scabbard. Rust pitting to the scabbard mounts.

A German Third Reich Luftwaffe Officer's Dagger, Second Pattern, with 25cm unmarked steel blade, the tang with billet marks, the aluminium hilt with twisted brass wire bound cream plastic grip, the grey patinated steel scabbard with pebbled decoration and two aluminium oak leaf chased suspender bands, the throat secured by two slotted screws, 43.5cm . The blade has three small areas of horizontal scratches. The plastic grip has tiny nicks. The pommel bears traces of original gilded decoration.

A German Third Reich Heer Staff Officer's Presentation Dagger, the 25cm double edge steel blade with finely foliate etched panel to each side, one enclosing an eagle and swastika, the other inscribed '' Fur Langjahrige Dienste der Generalstab'' and with maker's mark for Clemen & Jung, Solingen, the silver plated hilt with owner's Art Deco monogrammed initials NK to the reverse of the crossguard, with wrythen fluted dark yellow plastic grip, the silver plated scabbard with undulating pebbled decoration, the throat attached by a single slotted screw, 39.5cm. Slight wear to the edge of the pommel, but generally in good clean condition.

Two Indian Kukris, each with curved blade prick engraved ARMY TRADERS ''SUPER'', with horn grip, brass bolster and lion head pommel, with leather scabbard, one inset with a sharpening knife (2)

A First World War German Trench Knife, the 15cm single edge steel blade stamped with maker's name and mark for E.V.D. STEINEN & CIE, WALD - SOLINGEN, with steel recurving crossguard and ferrule, deer's foot grip and leather scabbard stamped G. and another mark struck through, with an Imperial German cross flanked by the dates 1914 and 1917, steel chape and press stud to the securing strap, 31cm Footnote: Vendor's father acquired this knife when fighting in the trenches in the First World War. Minor pitting to metalwork, some wear to the hair of the deer's foot on the extremities. leather securing strap is a little shabby.

A British 1856 Pattern Yataghan Sword Bayonet, the blade stamped with Sold Out of Service arrows, lacks scabbard; a Portuguese Model 1886 KropatschekSword Bayonet, the steel crossguard stamped A675, the steel scabbard stamped K636 (2). 1 - Orange rust pitting to metalwork, lacks scabbard. 2 - Orange rust pitting to hilt and scabbard. Blade has a bend. Scabbard locket is wobbly.

A Copy of a Joseph Rodgers Folding Knife, the 13cm blade stamped TO STRIKE FIRE, JOSEPH RODGERS & SONS, No.6 NORFOLK ST. SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND, *+, with chequered horn grip scales (altered); four Various Large Hunting/Bowie Knives, one with bone grip and leather sheath, one with horn grip scales and leather scabbard, two with brass rivetted wood grip scales (5). Folding knife with later brass rivets to the grip scales, not by Joseph Rodgers.

An Early 20th Century Nepalese Kukri, the 38cm steel blade with Brahmic type script to the back edge, steel bolster and wood grip with flat pommel, lacks scabbard; a Similar Smaller Kukri, with 26cm steel blade, brass bolster and pommel plate, lacks scabbard; an Indian Army Ordnance Corps Oak Plaque, with painted and scumbled decoration and applied with white metal and brass badge, the reverse with an earlier paper shield signed by Personnel of the Ordnance Depot, Secundabad, circa 1947, 47cm by 41cm; a Fowler's Pocket Calculator, with instruction booklet and leather case (4) Provenance:- formerly the property of Lt. Col. Ken Anson. 1 - Grey patching and pitting to blade, wood grip with split and four chips of wood missing, lacks scabbard. 2 - Grey patching and pitting to blade, lacks scabbard. 3 - Plaque made of three panels which have seperated slightly. 4 - Leather case with some loose stitching.

A French Model 1866 Chassepot Yataghan Sword Bayonet, the back edge of the T section steel blade engraved Mre Natle de St Etienne 1870, with brass hilt, steel crossguard stamped 91068, the black painted steel scabbard stamped with the corresponding number; a British 1907 Sword Bayonet, by Sanderson, with issue date for February 1915, with steel mounted leather scabbard; a US Remington 1917 Sword Bayonet, with steel mounted leather scabbard; a British No.4 Mk.II Spike Bayonet, lacks scabbard (4). 1 - Grey patching and a nick to the blade, pitting to crossguard and scabbard. 2 - Rust pitting to blade, hilt and scabbard mounts, with scuffing to the leather. 3 - Rust pitting to hilt and scabbard mounts. 4 - Lacks scabbard.

A German M1884/98 Second Pattern Knife Bayonet, the 25.5cm blued fullered steel blade with crowned W and dated (19)17 and inspector's marks to the back edge, the ricasso with mounted knight maker's mark for Bayer, the opposing side stamped GOTTLIEB/HAMMEFAHR/SOLINGEN, FOCH, the antler grip scales attached by two bolts, the pommel with further inspector's marks, with steel scabbard and leather frog. Some wear to the bluing on the blade. Dent to the scabbard. Wear to the leather frog which is missing the securing strap.

A Swedish M1896 Mauser Bayonet, the 21cm fullered steel blade with maker's mark for Eskilstuna Iron Manufacturing, Inc., and numbered 20668 at the ricasso, the steel crossguard stamped B./123 No.56, the steel scabbard stamped F1 No.361, with leather frog; five Various Mauser Bayonets, two Austrian with maker's mark OE/WG for Oesterreichsche Waffenfabrik-Gesellschaf, the others unmarked, all with number stamped pommels and steel scabbards with oval, circular and oblong frog studs (6)

A US 1913 Bayonet by Remington, the blade with maker's name to the ricasso and with issue date of May 1917, with steel mounted leather scabbard; a British No.4 Mk.II Spike Bayonet, with steel scabbard and detachable beech haft; two Indian Kukris, one with blade stamped India and with leather scabbard, the other with wood grip and lacking scabbard; two Non-working Replica Percussion Pistols, one with swivel steel ramrod and stamped TOWER 1848 (6)

A Copy of an 1890 Pattern Cavalry Trooper's Sword, with steel bowl hilt and two ring scabbard; a Copy of a 1908 Pattern Cavalry Trooper's Sword, with steel bowl hilt, chequered black plastic grip and steel two ring scabbard (2). Good clean copies, ideal for a reenactor.

An Early 20th Century Russian Knife, the 22cm double edge plated steel blade with a central narrow fuller, each side etched with a foliate cartouche enclosing buildings and inscribed Zlatoust, the steel hilt with globular quillons chequered ebony square section grip and triple lobed pommel engraved with foliate strapwork, the red velvet covered steel scabbard with similar engraved decoration and single suspension ring, 38cm Footnote:- Zlatoust is one of the centres of artistic engraving on metal in Russia which was traditionally found on knives, swords and tableware. . Small areas of rust pitting to the edges of the blade. The steel mounts have orange rust pitting which would clean off. The velvet on the scabbard has wear to the edges.

A 19th Century German Export Cavalry Officer's Sword, with 89cm plain single edge curved and fullered steel blade, brass three bar hilt stamped 28 on the knuckle bow, the grip bearing traces of original wire binding and leather, with steel two ring scabbard.. Minor patching to the blade. Grip lacks most of its leather covering and wire binding. Rust pitting to the scabbard which has a dent to one side near the mouthpiece.

A Victorian 1890 Pattern Cavalry Trooper's Sword, the 87cm single edge fullered steel blade with War Department inspector's marks, the steel bowl hilt stamped 5.1895, Y/DY/134, and with other struck through numbers, with chequered black leather grip scales, the steel scabbard stamped at the throat 5.1895, Y/DY/134, 104cm; a 19th Century Indian Tulwar, with 74cm narrow curved steel blade, steel hilt with baluster grip, flat scroll knuckle bow and disc pommel, lacks scabbard, 88cm (2). 1 - Minor grey pitting to metalwork, wear to the chequering on the grip, no dents to the scabbard, Nice firm hilt. 2 - Grey rust pitting all over. One langet is broken. Tip of blade is rounded.

A Second World War First Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife, the 17cm hand forged steel blade etched THE F-S FIGHTING KNIFE in a canted square at the ricasso, the opposing side with maker's mark for Wilkinson Sword Ltd., London, the nickel hilt with recurving crossguard and diamond chequered grip, the pommel with peened tang tip, with nickel plated brass mounted leather scabbard incised with the initials EW for Ellis Woolcock (the original owner), 33cm; also, his group of medals, comprising 1939-45 Star, Africa Star with 1ST ARMY clasp, France and Germany Star, Defence and War Medal, with King's Badge, RASC cap badge, part of his Soldier's Service and Pay Book, Discharge Certificate and two Identity Cards. Footnote:- Corporal Ellis Woolcock (T/73754) served with the Royal Army Service Corps attached to the Royal Army Medical Corps and was the vendor's late grandfather. Some black patching to blade and slight discolouration to the hilt. The scabbard has had its side straps removed. There is a small dent to the chape.

A Victorian Volunteer Rifles Officer's Sword by Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London, the 87cm single edge fullered steel blade edge with regimental badge, royal cypher and foliage, with HW Proved poincon, etched with maker's name, the back edge numbered 5367, the steel gothic hilt pierced and engraved with crowned strung bugle, with steel two ring scabbard, 103cm . Blade with black patching and pitting. Dent to the scabbard on one side between the suspender rings.

A Victorian Royal Artillery Officer's Sword by Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London, the 83cm single edge fullered steel blade etched with royal cypher, original owner's crest of a stag's head and initials RM, with HW Proved poincon and etched with maker's name, the back edge numbered 13706, the steel three bar hilt with wire bound fishskin grip, with steel two ring scabbard, 99cm . Blade with black patching and pitting.. Small areas of loss to the fishskin on the grip. Dents to both sides of the scabbard and with splits to the seam

Two French M1866 Chassepot Yataghan Sword Bayonets, one engraved St.Etienne, 1871 to the back edge of the T section steel blade, the steel crossguard stamped L 16987, the other engraved Mre. d'Armes de Chat., 1873, the steel crossguard stamped S60737, both with brass hilts and lacking scabbards; a British 1907 Bayonet, the blade stamped with issue date for December 1916, maker's name Wilkinson and various inspection marks, with steel mounted leather scabbard and webbing frog; an Italian M1891 Carcano Bayonet, with unmarked blade, the steel crossguard stamped SL3207, the wood grip owner inscribed LIBIAI, with brass mounted leather scabbard and leather frog. (4). Chassepot bayonets with black patching and pitting to the blades, lack scabbards 1907 bayonet with bruising to the grip scales and minor pitting to the hilt, scuffing to the leather scabbard and pitting to the mounts Italian bayonet with grey patching and pitting to the blade and hilt. The leather scabbard is scuffed and coming unstitched along the back seam. The leather frog is dry and cracking with a broken securing strap.

A Victorian 1897 Pattern Infantry Officer's Sword, the 82.5cm single edge fullered steel blade faintly etched with the royal cypher and foliage, by Hawkes & Co., Piccadilly, London, with Proved poincon, the back edge stamped 4999, with nickel plated hilt, wire bound fishskin grip and steel scabbard, 102cm, with rain slip; a George V 1897 Pattern Infantry Officer's Sword, the 82cm single edge fullered steel blade etched with royal cypher and foliage, the nickel plated hilt with wire bound fishskin grip, leather strap for a sword knot - lacking, with pigskin service scabbard and crushed leather rain slip with attached label inscribed in ink ''Major Gordon Home, c/o Westminster Bank, Berners St., London'' (2) Footnote:- Both are believed to have belonged to officers of The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment). The officer owning the George V example transferred to the Royal Flying Corps1 - Black patching and pitting to the blade, etching quite worn. Small areas of loss and crizzling to the nickel plated hilt. Orange rust pitting to the scabbard, no dents. 2 - Minor black patching to blade. Some rust pitting to hilt where the plate has worn off. Scabbard has a replaced repair to the chape. Rain slip with some surface scuffing.

Two US Remington M1917 Sword Bayonets, each stamped with maker's name and date to one side of the ricasso, the opposing side with a flaming grenade, with steel mounted leather scabbard and frog (2). Black patching to blades and rust pitting to the hilts and scabbards. Each with damaged leather strap to the frog.

An Early 18th Century English Hunting Sword, the 54.5cm double edge steel blade with two narrow fullers to each side and saw back, the silver hilt with hallmarks for London 1735, elaborate shell guard, the knuckle bow with shell fluting and engraved with original owner's name Lewis Fenton, the pommel chased with hunting horns and fluting, with stag antler grip, lacks scabbard, 67.5cm. Blade with small nicks to the edge, grey patching and pitting. Lacks scabbard. Hilt in good condition.

A Victorian Royal Artillery Officer's Sword, the 88cm single edge fullered steel blade double edged for the last 26cm, etched with royal cypher and scrolling foliage, by J Harvey, Birmingham, with Proved poincon, the steel three bar hilt with wire bound fishskin grip, with steel two ring scabbard, 107cm. Etching to blade is quite worn, dark grey patching in places. Left side of grip with some loss of fishskin. Rust pitting to the scabbard, no dents.

An 18th Century Continental Hunting Sword, the 57cm single edge fullered steel blade with semi scalloped back edge, engraved and gilt with flowers, a stag, a wild boar and a hound, with silver short down-swept crossguard, the ivory pistol grip with three inlaid silver escutcheons to each side and with silver strapwork borders and back strap, lacks scabbard, 71cm . Orange rust spots to the blade which was probably originally blued. The ivory grip has fine age cracks. The strapwork is lifting slightly and there is a 1.5cm section missing to one side.

A George V 1897 Pattern Infantry Officer's Sword, the 81cm single edge fullered steel blade etched with the royal cypher and foliage, with Proved poincon, the steel guard pierced and engraved with the royal cypher, the wire bound grip bearing traces of original fishskin, lacks scabbard, 96.5cm; also, a Khyber knife with later wood grip, a knife with broad clip point steel blade stamped with Pegasus, with horn grip, an Arab knife with inlaid blade and bone grip, an Indian copy sword and scabbard, and another sword (6). 1 - Grey pitting to blade and hilt, loss of fishskin to grip, lacks scabbard. The remaining weapons have rust pitting to blades, some with later hilt fittings.

An Arab Jambiya, the curved steel blade with raised medial ridge, waisted amber type grip and filigree decorated leather scabbard; also, an Islamic painted gourd powder flask, a Britex Spotter plated brass single draw telescope and an Ashante ebonised fertility doll (4)

A Borneo Sumpitan, with steel blade bound to the wood haft with wicker, together with a bamboo quiver of darts; a Dyak Mandau (Headhunter's Sword), with carved wood grip and two piece wood scabbard; an Indian Kukri, with brass grip and leather scabbard with two sharpening knives; a Borneo Drum, made from a hollowed out trunk with stretched hide skin bound with wicker and with wood wedges (5)

An 18th Century Indian Talwar, with 80cm single edge curved steel blade, steel hilt with kidney shape guard, baluster grip, stirrup knuckle bow and disc pommel; a Very Similar Talwar, the 76cm double fullered curved blade with broken tip, the stirrup hilt with applied silver stars to the langets; a Tuareg Sword, the 58cm single edge steel blade with two narrow fullers to the back edge and broadening at the tip, with plaited leather bound grip and scabbard; two North African Daggers, each with plaited leather bound grip and scabbard with fringed tassels (5)

A US Army Paratrooper's Wrist Compass by Taylor, liquid filled, with bakelite case and leather wrist strap; a German Third Reich M1884/98 Knife Bayonet, the pommel bearing traces of a waffanamt marking, the ricasso and scabbard mouth each stamped S/177, 1937, with steel scabbard and leather frog dated 1937; a Second World War Group of Five Medals, comprising 1939-45 Star, Africa Star with clasp 8TH ARMY, Italy Star, Defence Medal and War Medal with MID oak leaf, swing mounted as worn (3). Compass in worn, but undamaged condition. Bayonet with orange rust pitting to the hilt and scabbard, the blade is clean, the leather frog is cracking and needs oiling- would clean up.

A Pair of Second World War RAF Issue Mosquito Boots, in green suede with ribbon tied tops and leather soles, size 8. (Issued to RAF aircrew and ground crew serving in areas deemed Mosquito regions, to protect from insect bites. These boots were not designed for flying however many images show aircrew wearing them in flight); a Second World War Hunting/Fighting Knife, the 11cm broad steel blade with a narrow fuller, the ricasso stamped FAGAN, FOREIGN, the aluminium hilt with a grip of stacked leather washers, with leather scabbard; a Sudanese Knife, with 27.5cm double edge steel blade, with leather grip and scabbard; also, a photocopied letter from the original owner and a pair of African leather sandals. Provenance:- Belonged to the vendor's father 1589835 Aircraftman John Alexander, 82 Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron, RAF, who served in Canada February to June 1945 and Accra, West Africa from October 1946 to June 1947

An Elizabeth II Court Dress Uniform, comprising a black wool tail coat with velvet cuffs and gilt buttons, a pair of trousers, a pair of black leather jodhpur boots, a black silk bicorn hat with gold lace trim and gilt button, a pair of white gloves, sword sash and a court sword, the 81cm steel blade etched with royal cypher and foliage by Wilkinson, the gilt brass beaded hilt with shell guard, the black leather scabbard with gilt brass mounts, with rain slip.