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Click here to subscribeA scarce pattern Third Reich Army Officer’s sword, by Rich A Herder, Solingen, the cast brass hilt lightly gilt and deeply embossed with scrolls, lion head pommel with red glass eyes, and eagle and swastika on langet, the ferrule cast in one with the crossguard and knucklebow, with wire bound black grip, in its steel scabbard GC. (scabbard paint removed) Note: an identical sword by Paul Seilheimer was marketed as Model No 85.
A French naval Officer’s sword, c 1870, slightly curved, fullered blade 29”, with narrow back fuller, marked “Colaux & Cie Klingenthal” on backstrap, ornamental brass hilt with sea serpent”s head quillon, rope bound edges, pierced outer panel to guard incorporating fouled anchor and foliage, rope bound knucklebow into cap shaped foliate pommel and backstrap with line of seashells, ribbed horn grip, in its brass mounted PL (worn) scabbard with 2 rings, the locket with applied fouled anchor. GC (minor wear, blade tight in scabbard). Plate 27
An Officer’s sword of the Honourable Artillery Company, flattened hexagonal section blade 32½” by Prater & Co, Bedford St, Covent Garden, London, etched with HAC monogram in scrolled panels on one side and on the other with the Company’s crest and HAC in garter with motto “Arma Pacis Fulcra”, brass hilt, retaining a little gilt, with pierced turn up shell guard bearing WM grenade, crossguard and quillon, crossguard with twin rosettes to centre, into forward sloping cap pommel, wirebound fishskin grip. GC (no scabbard) Plate 27
A French cavalry sword, c 1875, straight fullered blade 36½”, with rounded backstrap (name removed), brass hilt with reinforced lower edge to guard with ornamental shell on top, knucklebow with floral top into foliate cap shaped pommel, 2 sidebars, ribbed horn grips,in its steel scabbard (dented) with ring and mount removed. Basically GC (some wear to blade).
A Grenadier Guards Officer’s sword, slender, straight, fullered blade 32½”, by Wilkinson, no 18644 (for 1872) on backstrap, etched with crowned, reversed and interlaced VR cypher, wreath and 5 battle honour scrolls “Lincelles” to “Waterloo” on one side, and on the other crown, Grenade, wreath and 3 scrolls “Alma”, “Inkerman” and “Sevastopol” with blank escutcheon on the other, pierced steel 1895 pattern hilt incorporating crowned VR cypher, plain pommel and chequered backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip. GC (minor wear and light pitting, no scabbard)
A Geo V Officer’s levee sword of the Coldstream Guards, slender straight fullered blade, 32½” by Wilkinson, no 53996 (for 1917) etched with crowned Garter star, wreath and 10 battle honour scrolls “Tangier 1680” to “Barrosa” on one side and, on the other, crowned GVR cypher, wreath and 12 scrolls “Nive” to “South Africa 1899-1902”, regimental plated steel hilt incorporating Garter Star, plain pommel, chequered backstrap, wirebound, fishskin grip, in its leather FS scabbard. GC, the blade retaining most original finish (some wear to hilt plating). Plate 27
An Elizabeth II infantry Officer’s sword, straight, fullered blade 32½”, etched on both sides with crown, Royal Arms (without supporters) EIIR cypher and wreath, in tightly scrolled, foliate panels, regulation plated, pierced guard with applied crowned ERII panel, turned over inner edge, plain pommel, chequered backstrap, wirebound polished leather grip with sword knot, in its dark brown leather covered scabbard with belt loop. As New Condition. Plate 1
A Siamese “elephant” dagger, plain SE blade 10½”, elaborate brass hilt, the floral embossed crossguard with prominent downturned dragon’s head quillons, divided knucklebow with upturned elephant’s trunk lower part and downward trunk upper part from elephant’s head pommel with red glass eyes, ivory grips, in its brass scabbard with painted panelled top, middle band and chape. GC .
Field Marshal His Grace The Duke Of Wellington KG GCB GCH PC FRS; a fine William IV Field Marshal's sword, circa 1835, purportedly given to The Duke of Wellington. The fine engraved blade inscribed 'Prosser, Maker to The King & Royal Family, Charing Crofs [sic]', with ivory mounts to the hilt and with wire work portepee, lacking scabbard, length 90cm.Wellington was in office 14th November 1834 - 18th April 1835.The sword is presented in the display case used at the Musee Wellington-Waterloo Exhibition in 2015 when this sword formed part of the exhibition. The sword was offered at Messrs. Christie's Auctioneers in December 2015 following the exhibition. Previously in two UK private collections.
A George VI Cavalry Officer's dress sword by JR Gaunt & Son, with etched detail and no.18447 to blade back, length of blade 82cm, to pierced guard bearing royal cipher and wire work shagreen grip, in leather scabbard, and a malacca shafted cane with hallmarked silver handle bearing fleur de lys device (2).Additional InformationSword with light general wear, scabbard with scuffs and scrapes, the handle of the cane badly dented, further general wear.
A 19th century naval sword, with lion head pommel, shagreen grip and hinged knuckle guard locking into the scabbard, the blade now pitted and rusted, obscuring the detail, length of blade 76cm, overall length 90cm.Additional InformationBlade is badly pitted, the central band is loose as is the upper band. General surface wear with a few knocks throughout. The grip is slightly lifting in areas.
A George V Light Infantry Officer's dress sword, the etched dial bearing George V cipher and signature for Henry Wilkinson, blade length 82.5cm, to nickle plated pierced guard and wire work and shagreen grip, in leather scabbard.Additional InformationGeneral wear, some pitting corrosion, especially to the guard, will need some attention.
A late 19th century police cutlass, the blade stamped 'Sperrieier' to one side and 'H&B Bore [?]' to the other, blade length 59.5cm, to brass hilt, in brass mounted leather scabbard, the hilt and lower mounted scabbard both numbered 8.Additional InformationWear and tear commensurate with throughout, scratches and corrosion and pitting to the blade, general wear and spots of paint to hilt and scabbard, the leather of the scabbard very heavily worn and distressed, this item will need so attention.
A sabre with unmarked blade, length approx 82cm, to simple guard and leather bound wirework grip, in metal two ring scabbard, for restoration.Additional InformationYes, the scabbard has numerous dents throughout, however the sword does fit into the scabbard without problem, wire grip is intact but worn and somewhat loose and misshapen to the lower section of the grip, the entire guard section very loose, grip itself heavily worn with surface looses, the hilt section in general heavily worn with heavy pitting throughout, blade approximately 3cm wide at centre section, blade length 82cm, scabbard length 87cm.
An early 20th century English military issued bayonet, dated 1907 to blade base, length 43.2cm, in metal mounted leather scabbard, and a kukri with karda and chakmak, with horn hilt in leather scabbard (2).Additional InformationGeneral wear commensurate with age and possible use throughout, refer to illustrations and request additional where necessary. The full length of the bayonet is 57.5cm. Postage would be a tube.
A mid 19th century French Chassepot bayonet, indistinctly signed and dated 1844 to blade back, blade length 56.5cm (lacking scabbard), a British Remington military issued bayonet dated 1913 with broad arrow marks to blade base and an unmarked combat knife, latter two with scabbards.Additional InformationGeneral wear and tear throughout, Chassepot bayonet has been polished overall, pitting to blades and hilts, corrosion to metal, wear to scabbards, etc, refer to illustrations or request additional if necessary.
A Japanese katana for restoration, blade length approx 69cm, with relief decorated tsuba to over wrapped same grip, in possibly associated leather scabbard.Additional InformationThere is a loss to the blade lower section just above the copper wrapping with further nibbles to edge, there is corrosion and pitting and further bluntness to tip, the tsuba quite heavily pitted with some corrosion, further general wear to hilt, the wrap obscures the shark skin so cannot speak to the condition of that though possibly could be poor, also heavily worn, scuffs, scrapes, etc and, as stated, is probably associated, this item is for restoration and will need significant attention, it is sold as seen, viewing advised, request additional images if necessary. No visible trace of a wavy tempering line, there is some movement to the tsuba, some slight movement to the handle, blade appears to run straight to the naked eye and the leather scabbard likewise, although both have quite heavy wear, the blade cutting edge does have several nibbles and losses, the scabbard heavily scuffed and scraped, the pommel somewhat loose, attached with a chord, tsuba also with surface corrosion, some quite deep scratches and gouges, we are currently unable to remove the handle to photograph the tang. Cutting edge, i.e. from near blade base to point of blade curvature approx 60cm, scabbard approx 71cm.
A Japanese WWII period NCO shin-gunto, serial no.98280 to blade base, with brass shaped and pebbled tsuba above arsenal marks and steel grips, with traces of original paint, length approx 91cm, in metal scabbard.Additional InformationGeneral wear and tear, most of the original painted detail lost, blade with dirt and marks. Sold as seen. Yes, the numbers match, as can be seen in the additional images. Scabbard has some dents as well as general heavy wear, the locking mechanism attaching the scabbard to the sword unless pressed functions. To the naked eye, the blade has perhaps a very slight curve to the right when held with cutting edge upwards.The scabbard also.
Three Japanese wakizashi daggers for restoration including bone handled example with sectional bone scabbard and further side arms.Additional InformationGeneral wear throughout, the bone scabbard is now in several parts, with obviously some damage to the joints. The pommel has also come loose with further damage to the joint there.
A Third Reich officer's Dienstdolch dagger, the unmarked blade length 26cm (bent), to orange grip housed in two-ring pebbled scabbard with frog and silver bullion core knot.Additional InformationThe blade has been bent just above the base, the scabbard has a corresponding and sizeable dent, also the fixtures are somewhat loose, further scratches and nibbles to the blade as sell as furniture throughout. Some fraying to the cord and discolouration to the silver bullion work.
**AMENDED DESCRIPTION**A yataghan, probably Ottoman Empire, with pierced brass detail and horn hilt in leather scabbard, blade length 61cm (af).Additional InformationPommel does not have jiggle.The pierced brass is split, dented, heavily worn, the hilt sections have come apart from the tang and are heavily worn with damage and losses, this item will need extensive attention and restoration, scabbard similarly heavily worn.
A Philippines barong dagger with carved hilt, blade length 36cm, in wooded scabbard.Additional InformationBlade has some imperfections, presumably from manufacture, further general wear, some pitting, there are some splits and repairs to the hilt and the lower carved section is of a different colour, look to be a replacement or later addition. Further general wear, some of the cord loose to the upper section, scabbard with similar general wear.
Two Indian katar daggers, one with gilt detail to hilt, length 39cm, and a smaller dagger with shaped blade (3).Additional InformationGrip is 15.7cm x 8cm. The larger katar now has its scabbard, see images, some pitting to blade, signs of general wear, the smaller katar more heavily pitted and with some surface corrosion, particularly to the sides of the hilt and the smallest dagger also with general pitting and wear.
A mixed group of Middle Eastern daggers including Pesh-kabz, Kris, Sudanese dagger with curved blade and floral engraved scabbard etc.Additional InformationPlease note the curved scabbard seen in this lot has now been reunited with its original blade in lot 599. These will be a variety of ages ranging from the 19th through to the late 20th centuries, the purba is a modern replica with souvenir pieces also included.
An original WWI First World War M1896 pattern Swedish Mauser bayonet having a chequered steel grip, socket hilt, crossguard with muzzle hole and hooked rear facing quillon, long fullered blade with double edged tip and steel scabbard. Markings ' 605 ' to the ricasso with crown marks to both sides and to the guard ' 5/126 No. 156. Measures; 39cm.
The effects of one Arthur Kirby of Norfolk - Royal Marine Commando during WWII. Including; his original uniform beret (green), along with his Royal Marine ' RM ' shoulder badges, his William Rodgers made commando knife in leather scabbard, a photograph of Kirby, his post-war Certificate Of Service (noting him as Lance Corporal 2389494), his Fairbairn Sykes style commando dagger, a wealth of personal photographs - including some believed to depict the Chettuva beach assault, an HMS Kenya Christmas Day menu (1945), and other items. A rare and important collection of personal Commando effects. Kirby joined the Royal Marines in 1943 and served aboard HMS Kenya and took part in the Chetuva landing beach assault
A rare WWII Second World War Clements of Sheffield made commando fighting dagger. The ricasso stamped with makers marks, and present within its original leather scabbard. Both the dagger and scabbard retaining the original ' tape ' - used by those in the field to soften any noise should either piece be dropped. Rare dagger. Measures approx; 25cm long.
A number of WWII Second World War effects relating to a Royal Marine Commando, one Alan Rowcroft CHX 108811, comprising; his Fairbairn Sykes style commando dagger with original leather scabbard, his Chemical Spray anti-gas eye shield, an HMS Narvik wooden plaque, his folding jack knife, and various paperwork. Supplied with a typed history, as written by Rowcroft and a copy of a newspaper article. Interesting and unique collection.
A WWII Second World War German Nazi Third Reich SG 84/98 III / K98 rifle bayonet having a diagonally ribbed grip, steel hooked pommel with push release stud, steel backstrap, guard, fullered single edge blade with marked ricasso ' E.Pack&S ' ( Ernst Pack & Son, Solingen ) and ' 2328 ' to the other side along with a metal scabbard. The pommel having Waffenamt marks and the blade date ' 39 '. Measures; 41cm overall.
A WWI First world War German Imperial Army M71/84 pattern rifle bayonet having wooden grips, two rivets, steel pommel with steel press stud, crossguard with muzzle hole, fullered single edged blade along with steel scabbard. Makers marks for Alex Coppel Solingen, markings to the crossguard ' .26.R.16.155 ' and further markings to the spine of the blade. Measures; 40cm overall.
A fine 19th Century Indonesian Sumatra Kris / Keris Panjang executioner's sword having a finely and intricately carved hilt ( Hulu ) with floral and leaf decoration, silver white metal hilt cup ( Pendokok ), long thin blade ( Bilah ) being forged of different metals with shaped guard to top along with a shaped wooden scabbard ( Sarung ). Measures; 67cm in total.
A Northwest African 19th century tribal Tuareg (Twareg or Tourareg) Takouba sword having a clad tooled leather handle of traditional form, wide oval pommel with pyramid end, steel double edged blade with crescent shaped detailing to both sides of the blade along with a tooled leather scabbard with decorated end. Measures; 86cm in total.
A replica reenactment British ( Scottish Highland regiment ) 1860 pattern officer's broadsword having a leather and wire wrapped grip, domed ball finial pommel, pierced brass basket hilt, quillon, unsharpened flat polished steel blade along with steel scabbard with hanging loops. Measures; 105cm.
A George VI 1827 pattern British Navy officers sword having a brass wire wrapped leather grip, brass lion head pommel with mane backstrap, half basket folding hilt with navy emblem, forward facing quillon, fullered single edge blade with etched decoration, roundel to the ricasso poincon, leather scabbard with brass throat and hangers. The folding hilt locking the scabbard in place. Measures; 86cm total.
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