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Lot 511

Early Victorian 1822 Infantry Pattern Levee Sword.A rare example with narrow single edged curved piped back blade. This with an etched panel with Crowned VR cypher and cutler’s details of “Bullmore Patrick & Co 17 Bedford St Covent Garden”. The hilt of the regulation pattern with fire gilt folding guard, with Crowned VR cypher and the shagreen grip retains wire binding. Housed in original black leather scabbard with fire gilt mounts, retaining frog button and loose rings. Overall clean condition, gilt fresh, crude repairs to scabbard. The cutler’s details would indicate circa 1837-1850

Lot 512

Victorian Officer’s Sword, Possibly Customs Officer.This sword follows the 1822 Infantry pattern, with a single edged piped back curved blade. This being plain. The hilt with a folding guard and three open bar guard. This mounted with an oval panel embossed with a Victorian Crown. The shagreen grip with twist wire binding. Housed in black leather scabbard with brass mounts, fitted with two loose rings. GC.

Lot 513

George III Royal Cheshire Militia Officer’s Spadroon.A scarce example of the Infantry Officer’s Pattern Spadroon by Thos Gill Birmingham. Single edged blade with engraved Crowned GR III entwined cypher and engraved panel “Warranted never to fail”. The reverse of the blade is engraved with the Crowned initials R.C.M. Blade with surface pitting to the point. Grip with inlaid steel panel engraved with a Crowned Garter strap with a C to the centre. The crossguard, knuckle guard and pommel are polished steel. Sword is housed in original leather and steel mounted scabbard. The mounts are fitted with two loose rings, the top mount with frog button. The scabbard is weak in two areas, one loose ring replaced. Chape possible old replacement.

Lot 514

Edward VII British 1887 Heavy Cavalry Officer’s Sword.The straight single edged blade with etched decoration of an Edward VII crowned cypher and Royal Coat of Arms. The forte with details of J. Daniels of Woolwich. The hilt of the regulation pattern, the guard enclosing a shagreen grip with twist wire binding. Housed in steel scabbard with two loose rings. Etching to blade clear, but some age wear. The vendor believes this sword to be from the Shirburn Castle estate sale of 2004 and was the property of a Captain L.W. Matthews of the 5th Dragoon Guards step father of the 7th Earl Macclesfield. Not confirmed by Bosleys.

Lot 515

Napoleonic War Period British Officer’s Fighting Sword, Probably Carried by a Naval Officer.This example with a 28 inch single edged curved blade with half length blue and gilt decoration (40% present). This depicting a Royal Coat of Arms and a Stand of Arms. The back of the blade with a Solingen cutler’s details. The hilt with fire gilt single knuckle and cross guard, the grip with chequered decoration. Housed in black leather and gilt (worn to base metal) mounted scabbard, fitted with two loose rings and frog button. Overall GC. Fitted with bullion lace sword knot.

Lot 516

Victorian 2nd (Railway) Cheshire Engineers Volunteers Officer’s Sword A good example of the 1857 pattern, the slightly curved single edged blade with etched decoration of a crowned VR cypher and flaming grenade. To the reverse with the title “2nd Cheshire Engineer Volunteers.” A panel is etched with entwined initials “OF”. The forte with the retailers details of “Cator & Co” of London”. The hilt is of the Royal Engineers 1857 pattern, with brass guard with floral decoration. The shagreen grip retaining twist wire binding. Housed in steel scabbard. Etching remains clear some staining to the blade and pitting to the scabbard. The 2nd Railway Engineers HQ Crewe

Lot 517

Victorian Attributed Royal Engineers Officer’s Sword A good example of the 1857 pattern, attributed to Lieutenant Colonel James Ford Dorward The slightly curved single edged blade with etched decoration of a crowned VR cypher, the reverse with the title “Royal Engineers”. A panel is etched with a family armourial crest and initials “J.F.D.”. The hilt is of the Royal Engineers 1857 pattern, with brass guard with floral decoration. The shagreen grip retaining twist wire binding. Housed in polished brass scabbard. GC etching clear. Attributed to Lieutenant Colonel James Ford Dorward who was commissioned into the Royal Engineers in 1864, Captain 1877, Major 1884 and Lt Col in 1891. He saw service in the Sudan He retired in 1897

Lot 518

Napoleonic War Period 1796 Light Cavalry Officer’s Sword By Gills.A good quality example, the single edged curved 32 inch blade is etched with the date 1798 and also depicts a mounted Officer, the figure of Victory, Britannia, Royal Coat of Arms etc. Also the cutler's details of “Tho Gills warranted never to fail 1798”. Etching runs 3/4 the length of the badge. The hilt of the regulation pattern, with single bar guard and leather covered grip. Housed in an all metal scabbard, this now with a black painted finish. Etching to the blade of high quality and clear.

Lot 519

Victorian 3rd Bn Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry Attributed Officer’s Sword By Wilkinson.A scarce levee example of the 1895 pattern sword, attributed to Major Charles Spencer Hall. The narrow blade with etched decoration depicting a reverse entwined Crown VR cypher, Regimental device of the 3rd Bn “Royal Bucks King’s Own” and initials “CH’, which is also repeated to the scabbard. The forte with the cutler’s details of Wilkinson and the blade bears the number “33859”. The hilt is the regulation pattern with shagreen grip. Housed in correct narrow scabbard. Overall GC etching clear some age wear to plating. The Wilkinson records record that the sword was ordered by Captain C Hall on the 27th February 1896. He had been commissioned into the 3rd Bn in 1888, Lt 1892 and Captain 1893. He retired with the Honorary rank of Major in 1902.

Lot 520

Victorian “Rifle Corps” Volunteers Officer’s Sword.A good and scarce example of the regulation Rifle Pattern Sword. The single edged curved blade with etched decoration of a Victorian crown, strung bugle and title “Rifle Corps”. The forte with the retailer’s details of James Maxwell Esq. The guard to the hilt incorporating a crowned strung bugle device. Housed in steel scabbard. Blade in good clean condition, hilt and scabbard with matching dark patina.

Lot 521

15th (Liverpool) Lancashire Rifle Volunteers 1878 Presentation Prize Sword.A rare prize sword, the blade etched with the presentation “J.W. DE SILVA 15TH LANCASHIRE R.V. DRILL PRIZE 1878”. The blade is also decorated with a “VR” crowned cypher and the device of the Lancashire Rifle Volunteers. The hilt is of the regulation Rifle Volunteer pattern with shagreen grip and twist wire binding. Housed in steel scabbard. Blade in clean condition. Overall GC. Raised at Liverpool 10th January 1860. Became 4th VB The King’s (Liverpool Regiment) in 1888.

Lot 525

Battle of Waterloo Period 1796 Heavy Cavalry Pattern Troopers Sword.A good example with single edged straight 34 inch blade with hatchet point. The blade with a stamped crown and to the back is stamped “23 RB No13 REDDELL & BATE”. The hilt of the regulation pattern, with long langets and full circular guard, with single bar knuckle guard and complete with wood grip. Housed in steel scabbard with two loose rings, this with engraved details of Woolly Deakin Company. Overall GC.

Lot 526

Victorian Scottish. Royal Scots Field Officer’s Special Pattern Sword.A good scarce example. The double edged blade with double central fullers. Etched with an entwined Crowned VR cypher. regimental title “The Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment)”. To the forte the retailers details of E. Thurkle of London The hilt with special pattern guard this incorporating a pierced honeysuckle design. Shagreen grip with twist wire binding and complete with full leather and scarlet faced lining, crimson tassel and blue silk ties. Housed in original steel scabbard of correct pattern. Overall very clean, etching clear, scabbard dulled.

Lot 527

Napoleonic War Period 1796 pattern Heavy Cavalry officer’s “Blue & Gilt” Sword.A good example with blue and gilt decoration to the blade. The straight single edged 32 inch spear point blade is with 1/2 length blue and gilt (Approx 50% present) depicting a crowned GR cypher and Royal Coat of Arms. The hilt with a fire gilt bowl, with shell decoration and with single bar guard and rounded pommel. The grip is with silver twist wire binding. Housed in original polished steel scabbard, with two loose rings. Overall GC.

Lot 528

Napoleonic War Period 45th Foot (Nottinghamshire) Grenadier Company Officer Fighting Mameluke Hilted Sword.A rare example by Prosser of London. The heavy 31 inch piped back blade with etched decoration of a crowned wreath with 45 to the centre. This is surmounted by a flaming grenade. Also decorated with a Stand of Arms. The forte with cutler’s details of Prosser to the Prince Regent. The hilt with steel crossguard decorated with a gilt flower head. This design can be seen securing the two piece grip. Housed in steel scabbard. Etching faint to parts of blade. Hilt slack

Lot 529

Edward VII Period Infantry Sword by Wilkinson.A good example, the blade with etched decoration incorporating a crowned EVIIR cypher. The forte with the cutler’s details and the back of the blade with the number “42118”. The guard of regulation pattern with EVIIIR cypher, shagreen grip with wire binding. Housed in field service polished brown leather scabbard, this complete with Sam Browne leather sword frog. Minor wear to plating.

Lot 530

Victorian Scottish Regiment Light Infantry Pattern Officer’s Sword.This example was retailed through J Mortimer & Co of Edinburgh. The slightly curved single edged blade with etched decoration of a Victorian crown and crossed lances. To the forte the retailer’s details. The hilt with shagreen grip and open guard with Light Infantry crowned bugle. Housed in original scabbard. Please note the hilt and scabbard have been plated. Etching to blade clear, slight age wear.

Lot 533

WW1 Period George V Infantry Officer’s Sword.An example of the regulation pattern, the etched blade with crowned GVR cypher and the retailer’s details of Cole Brothers, The Barracks, Reading. The hilt retaining shagreen covering to the grip. Housed in steel scabbard. Overall GC etching to the blade clear. scabbard and guard with light age wear. The Royal Berkshire Regiment Garrison HQ was at Reading indicating most likely carried by an Officer of the Regiment.

Lot 534

19th Century Continental Light Cavalry Troopers SwordThis example with a single edged 34 1/2 inch piped back blade. The hilt with single bar guard and to the wooden grip three brass studs. Housed in steel scabbard, with with two loose rings. Overall GC some staining.

Lot 535

Boer War 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers)1882 Pattern British Cavalry Trooper’s Sword.A good clean example with single edged blade with date stamp of 1890 and issue stamps for 1899. The hilt with pierced guard and two piece leather grip, with five rivets. The guard with stamps “6 DG 0.80”. Housed in regulation pattern metal scabbard with two fixed rings, this with the scarce feature of retaining most of the khaki paint field finish. Accompanied by a saddle equipment leather sword frog with 1900 date stamp. (2 items)

Lot 536

Victorian Ceremonial Officer’s Long Sword.A fine quality 19th century example. Straight double edged 30 inch blade, etched with stand of arms and floral decoration. Ornate gilt cross guard, the grip of turned wood, with matching gilt floral mounts. Housed in it’s original black leather and plain gilt mounted scabbard. Overall GC good clean condition. The sword is similar to that carried by the Queen’s Body Guard for Scotland, but has turned wood to the grip rather than a solid gilt grip.

Lot 538

WWI Robbins of Dudley Trench Fighting Punch Dagger.A scarce example of the private purchase trench fighting knife. Flat blade with double fuller. The grip is of alloy with guard to the knuckle, the base stamped “Robbins Dudley”. Housed in original polished brown leather scabbard. GC

Lot 539

WW1 French Trench Fighting Knife.A good example, the 6 1/2 inch double edged straight blade with cutler’s details to the forte, of “S.G.C.O.”. Steel crossguard and turned wooden grip. Housed in metal scabbard RETAINING LARGE STEEL BELT LOOPS. Overall good clean condition.

Lot 540

WW1 US 1917 Variant Trench fighting knife.A good example of the pattern issued to US troops. Three sided spike blade. The hilt with wood grip and steel guard made with two rows of five teeth to the edges. Housed in original green leather scabbard with belt attachment. Bearing cutler’s mark and 1918. Minor age wear, blade 9 inches.

Lot 541

WW2 1st pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Commando fighting knife.A very good and rare carried 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 and strap with stud retainer. This scabbard has had its leather tangs removed during its working life. The overall condition is good clean bright, blade length 16.5cm

Lot 542

WW2 2nd pattern Fairbairn-Sykes ‘B’ Parkerised Commando fighting knife.A good and scarce example. The hilt with Parkerised finished to the chequered grip. The crossguard appears to have a faint stamped WD arrow with B to the side. Double edged spear point blade. Housed in brown leather scabbard with Parkerised square chape and complete with four leather tangs. The overall condition is good clean condition, retaining elasticated strap absent. blade length 16.5 cm

Lot 543

WW2 Period 3rd Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Parkerised ‘I’ Commando fighting knife.A very good example. The hilt with Parkerised finished to the ribbed grip and to the oval cross guard with a WD arrow and “I” above stamp. The pommel is embossed with a “2” and the double edged blade with spear point, Housed in dark brown leather scabbard with Parkerised square chape and with leather tangs. The overall condition is very good clean condition, blade length 17 cm

Lot 544

WW2 British Army Issue Smatchet Fighting Knife. Four Securing Rivet Grip Variant. A good and scarce example, with single edged leaf shape blade. The hilt with large steel oval crossguard, heavy alloy pommel. The polished wooden slab grips secured by four steel rivets. Contained in its black leather scabbard Both belt loop and securing strap absent overall GC

Lot 545

WW2 2nd pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Parkerised Commando fighting knife, “WD 3”A good used and scarce example. The hilt with Parkerised finished to the chequered grip, the oval cross guard with WD inspection stamp with “3”. Double edged spear point blade, with Parkerised finish. Housed in dark brown leather scabbard with Parkerised rounded chape, now worn to base brass. The elasticated retaining strap now absent the scabbard retains leather tangs. The overall condition is good clean condition, blade length 16.3cm

Lot 546

WW2 American OSS (Office of Strategic Services) Machete Illustrated in “Fighting Knives” by Stephens.A rare example with 16 inch single edged Burmese Dahl style blade. The hilt with checked grip. Complete with one piece polished leather scabbard. Overall GC. This actual example is illustrated in “Fighting Knives” by Frederick J Stephens page 116 illustrations 585-587.

Lot 548

WW2 Indian Paratrooper Combat KnifeA scarce example with double edged blade with short central fuller and square shank forte, this bearing stamp MK1 42 M LL. The reverse with “M.E.”. Hilt with steel oval crossguard and wooden slab grips with three grooves and secured by two steel rivets. Contained in its leather scabbard with metal throat and chape and mounted into a web frog. See British & Commonwealth Military Knives by Flook plate 491 for similar.

Lot 549

Victory in the Falklands Commemorative 3rd pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Parkerised Commando fighting knife,This example is numbered “093”. The blade etched with a Royal Marine raising the Union flag at Port Stanley. The reverse shows a battle scene. Complete with leather a Parkerised brass scabbard.

Lot 550

WW2 2nd pattern Fairbairn-Sykes ‘56’ Nickel Commando fighting knife.A scarce example. The hilt with nickel finished to the chequered grip. The crossguard with a stamped WD arrow with “56”. Double edged spear point blade. Housed in brown leather scabbard with nickel rounded chape. This dagger with some age wear, light pitting to the blade and small areas of plating loss. The scabbard has had tangs removed and is now in two parts, retaining elasticised strap absent. Blade length 17.5 cm

Lot 551

WW2 1st pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Commando fighting knife.A good and rare carried 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 and strap with stud retainer. This scabbard has had its leather tangs removed during its working life. The overall condition is good some service wear and knocks, blade length 17.3cm

Lot 552

WW2 / Early Post War 3rd pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Wood Hilted Commando fighting knife.A good example. The hilt with ring turned dark wood grip and oval steel cross guard Double edged spear point plain blade. Housed in dark brown leather scabbard with Parkerised rounded chape, . The elasticated retaining strap now absent the scabbard retains leather tangs. The overall condition is good wear to the blade, this being a length 18cm

Lot 554

WW2 2nd pattern Fairbairn-Sykes ‘B’ Parkerised Commando fighting knife.A scarce example. The hilt with Parkerised (worn to base brass) finished to the chequered grip. The crossguard with a stamped WD arrow with “B”. Double edged spear point blade. Housed in brown leather scabbard with Parkerised square chape, retaining leather tangs, elasticated strap absent. Overall GC some service wear Blade length 17.4 cm

Lot 555

Siebe & Gorman Screw Pattern Diving Knife.A good clean example. The double edged 6 1/2 inch blade stamped “Siebe Gorman & Co.” The hilt with wood handle and screw thread to fit into the heavy brass round scabbard. The brass belt loop stamped Siebe & Gorman. GC.

Lot 557

WW1 1913 Pattern US Remington Bayonet.A very good and clean example Both blade and leather tag to the scabbard with 1917 issue stamp. Near VGC.

Lot 558

Victorian 1888 MKI 2nd Type Lee Metford Bayonet & Frog.A good example, the blade with various WD issue stamps. The hilt with wooden slab grips secured by two brass rivets. Contained in its steel mounted leather scabbard. Complete with white buff leather bayonet frog.

Lot 559

Similar Victorian 1888 MKI 2nd Type Lee Metford Bayonet & Frog.A good example, the blade with various WD issue stamps, date of August 1897 and cutler’s details of Sanderson of Sheffield. The hilt with wooden slab grips secured by two brass rivets. Contained in its steel mounted leather scabbard. Complete with a later period white buff leather bayonet frog.

Lot 560

Similar Victorian 1888 MKI 2nd Type Lee Metford Bayonet & “Rifles” Frog.A good example, the blade with various WD issue stamps, date of May 1898 and cutler’s details of Sanderson of Sheffield. The hilt with wooden slab grips secured by two brass rivets. Contained in its steel mounted leather scabbard. Complete with a black leather bayonet frog, with issue stamps “2V.L.l.” Overall GC slight wear.

Lot 561

Victorian 1856 Pattern Enfield Bayonet.A good example with issue stamps to the blade. Housed in leather and steel mounted scabbard and fitted with later frog. Some wear GC.

Lot 562

WW1 2nd Bn King’s (Liverpool) Regiment 1907 Pattern Bayonet.This regulation example, by Sanderson and with dates for April 1917. The pommel with issue stamps for the “2 kings 120”. Complete with black leather and steel mounted scabbard ... Accompanied by WW2 Home Guard pattern frog.

Lot 563

British No 4 MKI spike bayonet.A rare example with cruciform blade and contained in original black steel scabbard. The bayonet is with clear stamps. Near VGC. Introduced 15th November 1939, it was soon superseded by the conventional spike blade in 1940

Lot 564

Early 20th Century Malayan KrisA good example with wavy double edged 11 inch Damascus blade with angled forte. Wooden grip with small amount of carving. Contained in its matching wood scabbard. Light surface rust to blade.

Lot 565

Burmese Silver Mounted Klewang Short SwordThis example with a plain 18 inch single edged curved blade. The hilt with single bar silvered guard and shaped wooden grip this decorated with unmarked sheet silver. Complete with wood scabbard again with sheet silver decoration. Minor age wear. ... Accompanied by a Sudanese spear head. This with brass wire decoration to the shaft. (2 items)

Lot 566

19th Century Malayan Executioners Kris Sheet Silver Decoration.A good example with straight double edged 18 inch Damascus blade. Polished angle wood to the forte. Wooden grip with small amount of carving. Contained in its original scabbard, this decorated with sheet silver which is decorated with floral patterns.

Lot 567

19th Century Malayan Kris Sheet Silver Decoration.A good quality example with slightly curved 9 1/2 inch single edged blade. To the scabbard throat and hilt fine quality carved floral decoration. Contained in its original scabbard, this decorated with sheet silver which is decorated with floral patterns. Minor age wear. GC.

Lot 142

WW2 SAS attributed ‘Beaded and Ribbed’ Fairbairn-Sykes commando fighting knife.This example of the beaded and ribbed fighting knife has nine rows of beads to the grip. The lower grip band is stamped with a WD arrow and possibly a ‘1’ or ‘7’. Double edged spear point blade, with straight oval cross guard. Housed in original dark brown leather scabbard with flat end Parkerised chape, leather tangs removed, elasticised strap A/F (hole to leather behind). Blade length 17 cm. GC. Part of the Fred Casey SAS ArchivePLEASE NOTE DAGGER ONLY IN THIS LOT

Lot 499

A Japanese katana sword, unsigned with bamboo and brass handle and scabbard, length 99cm.

Lot 500

A serrated edged sabre, the steel blade with brass handle, the guard numbered 79 and stamped 1832 TM AG to reverse, within a brass and leather scabbard, length 70cm

Lot 501

An early 20th century Czechoslovakian VZ-23 knife bayonet with metal scabbard, length 43cm.

Lot 176

A First War Period American brass knuckleduster trench knife and scabbard, double-edged blade with spiked pommel, blade and handle marked US1918, blade length 31cm

Lot 265

A French First War Period rifle bayonet and scabbard, dated on blade 1878, blade length 52cm

Lot 49

A First War Wilkinson 1907 pattern bayonet and scabbard, and an M1878 bayonet, Wilkinson blade length 44cm (2)

Lot 230

A George V 1897 pattern infantry officer's sword, in leather scabbard with leather acorn. * Property of Lt Cl. K. C. Booker (see lot 533) CONDITION REPORT: Blade 82cm. Blade etching crisp but there is pitting to the steel. There is no maker's mark that I can see. The sword is straight and sturdy. The plated finish on the guard is corroded. The leather scabbard has some wear but is in good condition.

Lot 562

A WWII Japanese Imperial Navy officers dress sword model 1883, having ray and sharkskin binding to the grip and scabbard, total length 83cm Very minor dents to the scabbard metalwork, very minor plate loss to the blade, small stain to the silk pommel.

Lot 564

A Swedish 1896 pattern Mauser baynoet with metal scabbard and leather frog. With knurled grip and marked for E. J. A. B. blade 21cm. Some pitting to the blade.

Lot 121

Very large kukri knife with scabbard with 1 skinning knife Length 71 cm

Lot 122

Very large kukri knife with scabbard (Rusted blade)

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