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Click here to subscribeGerman Third Reich Army Officers dagger by Schuttelhofer, Solingen-Wald. A good example with amber ivorine twist grip and plated mounts. Oak leaf ornamented pommel, crossguard and langet bearing an eagle and swastika, plain blade bearing oval logo with horseman. Housed in its plated pebbled scabbard with both oakleaf bands retaining loose suspension ring. Minor service wear generally VGC. Army (Heer) Officer's dagger was designed by Paul Casburg in 1935.
German Third Reich Kriegsmarine Officers dagger by E. & F. Horster, Solingen. A good example. Fullered etched plated blade with makers oval logo etched on the forte. Spiral wire-bound ivorine grip. Gilt metal eagle and swastika pommel and ornate cross guard complete with locking-catch and release button. Housed in gilt metal scabbard with engraved lightning bolts and with suspension-rings in oakleaf lockets. Gilding worn, one throat screw absent. Minor service wear. Complete with relic knot. GC
German Imperial Kaiserliche Marine Officer cadet's sidearm. A good rare example. Ribbed brass hilt, the integral brass crossguard bearing Imperial crown with fixed fouled anchor shell guard. The reverse of the hilt with clear 1.M.D. 56 stamp. The straight 48 cm blade etched with sailing ship trophies of war and crowned fouled anchor. Housed in its leather scabbard with brass gilt mounts and frog stud; retaining leather double strapped frog/carrier. Slight age wear, to leather blade near VGC.
German Imperial Kaiserliche Marine 1890 Officer cadet's sidearm. A good rare example. Ribbed brass hilt, the integral brass crossguard bearing Imperial crown with fixed fouled anchor shell guard. The reverse of the hilt with clear Crown over M 1890 II W.D. 88 stamp, this is in part repeated to the top mount of the scabbard. The straight 43 cm blade etched with sailing ship trophies of war and crowned fouled anchor. Housed in its leather scabbard with brass gilt mounts and frog stud, the chape gilt is worn to the base steel. Blade near VGC.
German Third Reich SA Dagger by Ed. Wusthof of Solingen A good example with nickel mounts, the blade etched Alles fur Deutschland and bearing makers oval trident logo. Brown wooden grip inlaid with silvered eagle and swastika and enamelled circular SA device; crossguard stamped with WF (Westtfalen district). Housed in original scabbard with nickel mounts, the top mount with single suspension ring retaining brown leather hanging strap. The overall condition is good, very tip to blade missing, scabbard with pitting and surface cleaning scratch marks. SA (Sturmabteilung) “Brown Shirts” dagger introduced in 1933.
Elizabeth II British Army Infantry Officer Pattern Issue Sword by Wilkinson A good clean example of the regulation pattern. The blade is plain, to the forte the Wilkinson cutlers details with the number to the back of the blade 11. The hilt with EIIR cypher to the guard, the grip with twist wire binding. Housed in polished brown leather field service scabbard. Near Parade condition.
Household Cavalry George VI Period Trooper State Sword. A very good quality George VI example Singled edged slightly curved blade. The blade with various issue stamps indicating 1945. Shagreen grip with twist wire binding. The open guard with a crowned cypher Housed in original metal scabbard. VGC
Victorian 1st Surrey Artillery Volunteers Officers Sword A good example the slightly curved single edged blade with etched decoration 1ST SURRY ARTILLERY. The forte with the cutlers details of PILLIN LONDON. The hilt of the regulation pattern with three bar open guard and shagreen gip. Housed in leather field service scabbard. Overall GC
Edward VII Indian Army Officers Sword. A good clean example retailed through Holt & Co. The straight single edged blade with etched decoration of a crown ERI cypher. This is repeated to the regulation guard, which encloses a shagreen grip with twist wire binding. Housed in polished steel scabbard. Etching to blade clear and clean.
1822 / 46 Pattern Sword for General and Staff Officers. A good example, the single edged slightly curved blade bearing etched decoration of a crowned entwined VR cypher and floral decoration; on the reverse is a General Officers device. To the forte of the blade the retailers details of Buckmaster & Co London. Gilt brass three bar open guard again with General Officer device and folding guard. Shagreen grip with twist wire binding. Housed in polished brass scabbard with two loose rings. Etching to the blade remains very clean and clear.
Royal Navy George V Period Officer Sword A good example of the regulation pattern. The straight blade with etched decoration of a crowned GVR cypher. The reverse with a crowned fouled anchor and title Royal Navy. The forte with the cutlers details of Fenton Brothers of Sheffield. The hilt of the regulation pattern with solid guard, shageen grip and a lion head pommel. Housed in brass mounted black leather scabbard. Overall GC etching to the blade clear. Folding guard locking button to the top mount of the scabbard absent.
WW1 9th Bn Royal West Kent Regiment Attributed Officer Sword. This example was carried by Lieutenant Horace Theodore Bond who was commissioned into the Royal West Kent Regiment attached to the Machine Gun Corps. The blade with etched decoration of a Crowned GVR cypher which is repeated to the guard of the hilt. The blade also with etched panel H.THEO BOND 9TH ROYAL WEST KENT. Housed in polished brown leather field service scabbard. Overall GC clean Lieutenant Horace Theodore Bond is confirmed as serving overseas being awarded the BWM & VM.
1882 (Short) Pattern British Cavalry Trooper Sword By Robert Mole Birmingham A good clean example with single edged blade with etched cutlers panel of ROBERT MOLE & SONS MAKERS BIRMINGHAM. The Hilt with pierced guard and two piece leather grip, with five rivets. Housed in Regulation pattern metal scabbard with two fixed rings. Blade length 33 inches The scabbard with faint stamps CMR which may indicate Cape Mounted Rifles.
Victorian Metropolitan Water Police Cutlass. A rare mid-19th Century example with slightly curved fullered 27 inch blade, this with inspection stamp. The hilt with solid brass ribbed grip with two open bar guard and complete with locking button. Housed in original black leather, brass mounted scabbard, the top mount with frog button. GC. Clean See Swords for Sea Service, plate 76.
19th Century Gladius Short Sword with Etched Decoration to the Blade An unusual example with a 21 inch double edged spearpoint blade with double fuller. The blade with half length etched decoration depicting stand of arms and floral decoration. To the forte, a cutlers mark of a C within a circle. The solid brass grip with ring turned grip. Housed in black leather and brass mounted scabbard. Sword in good clean condition, etching clear. Scabbard with repairs.
Royal Navy George V Period Attributed Officer Sword A good example of the regulation pattern. The straight blade with etched decoration of a crowned GVR cypher. The reverse with a crowned fouled anchor and title Royal Navy. The forte with the retailers details of Gieves. The hilt of the regulation pattern with solid guard, shageen grip and a lion head pommel. The folding rear guard engraved with the name A.J. PETRIE-HAY. Housed in brass mounted black leather scabbard. Overall GC etching to the blade clear and clean. Lieutenant Commander A.J. Petrie-Hay is noted as a Paymaster Midshipman serving at HMS Barham in 1935 and was serving at the Admiralty in 1946
RAMC Victorian Officer Sword By Wilkinson. The 32 inch blade is decorated with a crowned reverse entwined VR cypher and a panel with the original owners initials L.G.J.R. To the forte the cutlers details of Henry Wilkinson London and the blade is numbered 31332 (1892). The hilt with open guard incorporating a Crowned VR cypher. The shagreen grip with twist wire binding. Housed in brass scabbard. A good clean example etching clear
1st Life Guards Officer state sword of Robert Lindsay Lloyd OBE MC A scarce George V period example by Wilkinson of London. The single edged 37 1/2 inch blade with etched decoration, The obverse depicting crowned GvR Cypher, the reverse with the regimental device and battle honours, the last being Paardeberg. Etched to the forte, the cutlers details of Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall; the blade is numbered 58227. The polished steel guard is mounted with entwined gilt metal letters L.G , with 1 to the centre, surmounted by a crown and bearing gilt metal stud decoration. Shagreen grip with twist wire binding and complete with scarlet and buff leather lining to the guard. Housed in original steel scabbard with gilt metal mounts and loose rings. The blade remains in good clean condition, etching clear. Near VGC Major Robert Lindsey Lloyd was educated at Eton and was commissioned into the 16th Lancers in 1911. He served during the Great War with the Regiment in France landing in August 1914. He was awarded the MC in 1916 and the OBE 1919. Remaining with the Army after the end of the war he exchanged to the 1st Life Guards 1919 and in 1930 held the rank of Major. He also saw service during WW2 as second I/C 152nd Officer Cadet Training Unit. The sword was purchased from Wilkinson on the 12th July 1920 by Captain R Llloyd 1st Life Guards
Royal Horse Guards Victorian Officer state sword by Wilkinson of London A scarce Victorian period example the single edged 38 1/2 inch blade with etched decoration, The obverse depicting crowned reverse entwined VR Cypher, the reverse with the regimental title. Etched to the forte, the cutlers details of Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall; the blade is numbered 22590 (1878). The polished steel guard is mounted with entwined gilt metal letters R.H.G and surmounted by a crown and bearing gilt metal stud decoration. Shagreen grip with twist wire binding and complete with white buff leather lining to the guard. Housed in original steel scabbard with gilt metal mounts and loose rings. Overall GC some minor age wear Possibly carried by Charles William Selwyn who was appointed a Second Lieutenant in November 1878, the year the sword was ordered. He served in Egypt 1882 and became a Conservative MP and died at the age of 34 in 1893.
Edwardian Officer Sword with Pattern Patent Hilt by Wilkinson of London. A good example of the Wilkinson Patent Hilt sword, the straight 32 inch blade, with etched decoration of a crowned EVIIR Cypher and the original owners family crest with motto (Hart Family) and intials N.L.H . The forte with the cutlers details of Henry Wilkinson Pall Mall London and the blade is numbered 41104 (1906). The regulation hilt with guard and solid chequered grip with wire binding. Housed in brown leather field service scabbard. Overall GC.12
Victorian Light Cavalry Pattern Officers Sword by Wilkinson. A good example of the 1821 Light Cavalry pattern sword. The blade with a 35 1/2 inch blade this with etched decoration of a crowned VR cypher and also a family crest of a stags head. The forte with the cutlers details of Wilkinson and the blade with the number 16334 (1869). The hilt of the regulation pattern with three bar open guard and round chequered pommel. Housed in polished brown leather field service scabbard with steel chape. Overall GC blade in clean condition
Attributed Royal Artillery Pattern Sword. A very good example of the pattern carried by Artillery Officers. The 31 inch blade with etched decoration of a GVR cypher and etched name H.B. PEGRUM. The forte with the retailers details of Humphreys & Crook Ltd. The hilt of the regulation pattern with three bar open guard and shagreen grip. Housed in steel scabbard. Overall GC Near parade condition. Attributed to Major H.B. Pegrum Royal Artillery who is listed as a Captain 1938 and Major 1939.
American Civil War Period Army NCO Sword. An example of the 1840 pattern with single edge 32 inch fullered blade. The forte with the date stamp of 1864 US. The hilt with brass single bar guard, shell guard and grip, this surmounted by a ball pommel. Housed in leather and brass mounted scabbard. Leather to scabbard with split and stitching faults.
WW1 Period Turkish Officer Sable Sword. This example, closely follows the Imperial German pattern. The single edged slightly curved blade with etched decoration which includes the crescent and star. This device is repeated to the langets. The hilt with single brass bar guard. Housed in steel scabbard. Etching to blade clear, some overall age wear.
Bandsman Sword & Scabbard early 19th Century . A scarce example the single edged curved blade is a length of 26 inches. The hilt with solid brass cross guard, grip and lion head pommel. Fitted with a brass chain knuckle guard. Housed in leather and brass mounted scabbard, the top mount with frog button. Overall GC clean condition.
Royal Army Medical Corps WW1 Officer sword. A good George V period example retailed through Hawkesworth of Sheffield. The blade is with etched decoration, with GVR crowned cypher. The brass open guard is also with cypher, and shagreen grip with twist wire binding. Housed in polished brown leather field service scabbard. Near VGC Etching clear
Royal Navy Midshipman's dirk. A good George VI period example. The blade is etched with a crowned foul anchor and a crowned GVIR cypher. The shagreen grip is with wire binding and surmounted by a lion head pommel. Housed in original black leather scabbard with gilt metal mounts and two loose rings. Retaining correct small pattern bullion knot. Good clean near parade condition.
Victorian Rifle Regiments Officer Sword. A good regulation example the straight blade with etched decoration of a crowned reverse entwined VR cypher. The hilt with a crowned bugle device within the guard and shagreen grip this with twist wire binding. Housed in with nickel plated scabbard. Overall GC some service wear and age wear. GC.
Victorian / Edwardian RAMC Officers Sword. An unusual transitional example. The 32 1/2 inch blade is decorated with a crowned reverse entwined VR cypher and to the forte the retailers details of Hawkes & Co. London. The hilt with open brass guard incorporating a Crowned EVIIR cypher. The shagreen grip with twist wire binding. Housed in polished brown leather field service scabbard. A good clean example etching clear
Victorian 1885 Liverpool Rifle Brigade Presentaion Sword. An example of the Light Infantry pattern, the blade with etched decoration of crowned VR cypher, strung bugle and a presentation panel PRESENTED TO Cr SERGT E STEWARD ON HIS PROMOTION TO QM SERGEANT FROM THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF B COMPANY LIVERPOOL RIFLE BRIGADE. The hilt of the regulation pattern incorporating a strung bugle device. Scabbard absent. The sword has been professionally restored showing some service pitting. etching faint to parts.
George V Infantry Officers Sword. A good example of the regulation pattern. The blade with faint engraved decoration. The hilt with a GVR crowned cypher incorporated into the guard, enclosing a shagreen grip. Housed in leather scabbard. The overall condition is good, but please note that the sword has been professionaly refurbished during its working life. GC
Victorian 1890 Pattern Cavalry Troopers Sword This example with a single edged blade with fuller, the forte with a number of issue stamps and dates 1895 to 1891. Also stamped with a Indian Army WD arrow. The hilt with sheet steel bowl guard, black checkered leather slab grips secured by five steel rivets. Scabbard absent.
Royal Navy Sword of Commander R.G. Liveing Comprising: Royal Navy George V period Levee pattern sword, a scarce narrow blade example of the regulation pattern. The blade with etched decoration of a GVR crowned cypher and to the forte the retailers details of Gieves. The hilt with shagreen grip, surmounted by a lionhead pommel. The folding locking guard with engraved name R.G.LIVEING RN. Complete with scabbard. Small rust spots to the blade, otherwise etching clear and clean. The leather is dry and with a part break. ... Commander Robert George Liveing entered Royal Navy service in January 1919 and was appointed a Sub Lieutenant 1926 with Lieutenant 1929. He served with the Submarine Service and in 1928 was posted to the Submarine L3 on the China Station. He transferred to the Emergency list in 1931 and was recalled for service during WW2. The Royal Navy list of 1968 shows him as the Senior Command Naval Auxiliary Officer Royal Naval Auxiliary Service.
Edwardian Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Volunteer Battalion Attributed Officer dirk A very fine circa 1901-1908 example by Wilkinson of London. Polished steel clipped back 30cm blade, etched with crowned EVIIR cypher, HRH Princess Louise's crowned cypher Boar's head crest of the Argyll family and the Mountain Cat of the Sutherlands . Also with etched intials of A.H.M. Bog oak carved grip ornamented with silvered studs (one to reverse absent) and surmounted by silvered pommel bearing a foiled citrine. Scabbard of black patent leather with silvered regimental mounts supporting knife and fork, both ornamented with a matching foiled citrine. Near VGC
1st Liverpool Scottish Issue Pipers Dirk. A good early 20th Century example. The plain blade with WD inspection stamp and 34 00 (possibly 1900 issue). The hilt of regulation pattern with bog oak grip with studs, the flat pommel embossed with a Kings Crown. Housed in black leather and white metal embossed scabbard. Both the hilt and top mount of the scabbard with contemporary scratched details 1st LIVERPOOL SCOTTISH. Overall GC.
8th 5VB Liverpool Scottish Pipers Dirk. A good early 20th Century example. The plain blade with double fuller. The hilt of regulation pattern with bog oak grip with studs, the flat pommel ball finial. Housed in black leather and white metal thistle mounted scabbard. Both the hilt and top mount of the scabbard engraved 54. The scabbard with additional information 8TH 5VB KLR Overall GC.
8th 5VB Liverpool Scottish Regimental Dirk. A good early 20th Century example. The plain blade with double fuller. The hilt of regulation pattern with bog oak grip with studs, the pommel mounted with an amber glass stone finial. Complete with black leather and white metal thistle mounted scabbard. This retains both knife and fork, decorated with matching glass stones. Both the hilt and top mount of the scabbard engraved 45. The scabbard with additional information 8TH (5) VB KLR Overall GC but with age and service wear, the thistle to the top mount of the scabbard absent, light pitting spots to the blade.
Fairbairn-Sykes B2 Parkerised Commando WW2 2nd pattern fighting knife. A good and scarce example. The hilt with Parkerised finished to the chequered grip. Double edged spear point blade. The oval cross guard, with B2 WD arrow stamp. Housed in brown leather scabbard with Parkerised square chape. Tangs present, elasticated retaining strap broken. The overall condition is good, blade length 17 cm
3rd pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Fghting knife circa WW2 / Early Post War. A good example. The hilt with ring turned grip and oval cross guard. The guard stamped William Rodgers Sheffield England. Double edged spear point plain blade. Housed in dark brown leather scabbard with elasticated retaining strap. Tangs absent. The hilt with a black painted finish. The reverse of the scabbard with an ink name G.D. Offord.
WW2 Special Operations Executive SOE Lapel / Thumb Nail Dagger. A rare example of the dagger of last resort designed to be concealed behind the lapel of a jacket or other clothing. This all steel example is an overall length of 75 mm with a blade length 50 mm. Complete with original light tan leather scabbard. Overall GC. A close comparison would appear that this is the dagger illustrated in the excellent work British and Commonwealth Military Knives by Ron Flook Page 45 Illustration 89 & 89A.
WW2 1st pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Commando fighting knife. A very good and rare example. The hilt with nickel grip of chequered design. Double edged spear point blade, the ricasso with etched panel Wilkinson Sword Ltd. London, the reverse side the F-S Fighting Knife. Recurved cross guard. Housed in an early pattern brown leather scabbard with nickel rounded chape. Tailored with elasticated retaining strap and complete with four tangs. The overall condition is good clean bright, with minor age wear. Blade length 16 cm
WW2 2nd pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Commando fighting knife. A used working example. The hilt with base brass finished to the chequered grip. Double edged spear point blade, with clear FS logo to the forte. Housed in brown leather scabbard with Parkerised square chape. Tangs and retaining strap absent. The knife with heavy service wear, the oval guard partly flattered as a result of a period repair. Very tip of blade absent, blade length 157mm
Royal Marines Attributed William Rodgers Fighting Knife and Ephemera. Attributed to Marine Arthur John Kirkby, who in the post war years served with the Territorial Army. Comprising: Private purchase combat / survival knife. Eight inch fullered blade to the fortes details of William Rodgers I cut my way. Made in Sheffield England. The hilt with a leather washer grip and complete with brown leather scabbard. Accompanied by a selection of original photographs, paperwork etc, appertaining to Lance Corporal Arthur John Kirby. Lance Corporal Arthur John Kirby was born in 1925 and at the early stage of WW2 volunteered as a Messenger Boy with the local Home Guard based in Norwich. A letter included dated December 1943 from his old HG CO congratulating on becoming a Marine. A Christmas menu for HMS Kenya 1945 and the photographs indicate Far East service. After the war he volunteered for TA service with the RAMC and Royal Engineers. PLEASE NOTE Attribution made by the vendor.
WW1 8th Bn Welsh Regiment 1907 Hooked Quillon Bayonet. A very good example by Enfield with date stamp for June 1912. The pommel with clear issue stamp 8WEL. Housed in 1st pattern leather and steel mounted scabbard. MATCHING NUMBERS 57 TO POMMEL AND SCABBARD THROAT. The leather with faint name LEWIS and numbers. VGC retaining blued finish. The 8th (Pioneers) Welsh Regiment were raised at Cardiff in August 1914
WW1 3rd Bn Durham Light Infantry 1907 Hooked Quillon Bayonet. A good example with date stamp for October 1911. The pommel with clear issue stamp 3. DLI . MATCHING NUMBERS 1027 TO POMMEL AND SCABBARD THROAT.Housed in leather and steel mounted scabbard. Staining and rust spots to metalwork. Blade clean.
Victorian British Lancaster Sword Bayonet & Scabbard A good example with 23 1/2 inch single edge pipe back quill point blade. The hilt with brass crossguard with stamp V3 which is repeated to the scabbard. The bird beak pommel with issue details of 10 Co. 80. Housed in original brass mounted leather scabbard. Clean condition.
Victorian British 1837 Pattern Brunswick Sword Bayonet A good example with a 21 3/4 inch double edged blade with spear point. Short central fuller. The forte with maker Enfield 1845 and various Ordnance stamps. The brass hilt with downswept crossguard, ribbed grip with front securing slot and steel side release button. Scabbard absent.
Imperial German Seitengewehr 1898 Sawback Bayonet. A good and scarce example, with long slim saw back 20 1/2 inch blade. German cutlers details to the forte of Erfurt and dated 1903 on the back edge. Steel turn up quillon and two part grooved wooded slab grips. Housed in leather and steel mounted scabbard. Bayonet fits the scabbard. GC.
WW1 Imperial German Model 1898/05 Sawback Butcher Bayonet A good clean example, single edged blade widening to the point with rear sawback edge. The forte stamped with details Simson & Co. Suhl. The back edge dated 15. Steel turn up quillon, with wooden ribbed slab grips to the hilt. Housed in its steel scabbard. Overall GC. Scabbard possibly repainted.
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