AN 1821 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD, by Maton & Co, Calcutta, the 34 3/4" blade acid etched with crown over VR amongst foliate scrolls, the maker's name, a family crest with festooned Latin inscription "POST VIRTUTEM CURRO", the owner's name "FREDERICK HOLDEN CLEAVER", a festooned list of battle honours comprising Relief of Kimberley, Pardeberg, Driefontein, Poplar Grove, Bloemfontein and Kara Siding, and "LONDON MADE" to back blade, pierced hilt of typical form, wire wound shagreen grip and chequered top grip and pommel, 40 3/4" long (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)No scabbard, darkening to blade but not pitted. Hilt in reasonable order.
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A SCOTTISH SILVER-MOUNTED SGIAN DUBH, unmarked, carved ebony grip, the pommel set with foil-backed glass stone. 19.1cm long overallThe absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.The scabbard mount is slightly loose. In otherwise good condition.
A good and heavy 19th century patinated bronze sculpture of a Napoleon Grenadier with his dog and gun; the soldier is seated cross-legged and carries a large satchel and one further bag emblazoned with military badges and a sword scabbard (the handle now broken and away although hardly visible) (16.5cm long x 20cm highest point to gun tip)
Three late 19th century French bayonets comprising unmarked Chassepot example, length 70cm, and two straight bladed examples with signatures and dates of 1876 and 1878, the latter with scabbard (3).Additional InformationGeneral heavy wear, pitting and corrosion to blades, scuffs, scrapes, abrasions, further surface corrosion to the grips, the scabbard similar.
Mameluke Sword. Early 19th Century Officers Cavalry Sword, With a Finely Shaped Ivory Hilt with Brass Adornments, The Ormalu Sword Guard with an Emblem with In Oak Leaves, In Shaped Brass Scabbard. 36 Inches In length. Signed with Makers Name C. Hebbert and Co London. The Blade Is Engraved with Cipher and Crown. 1831 Patent.
Antique North African Arab Dagger of Fine Quality. The Leather Scabbard Finely tooled with a Geo-Metric Design, Supported with an Arm Leather Ring, The Brass Hilt Chased with Arab Symbols. 16 Inches In length, With Another Smaller African Dagger In a Leather Sheath with Hilt. 11 Inches In length.
An original WWI First World War Imperial German army SG 98/05 ' Butcher ' rifle bayonet. The blade marked for Carl Eickhorn of Solingen and dated 1918 (date slightly illegible). Hooked steel pommel with press release button, ribbed wooden grips and a forward back facing quillon. Within a period leather and steel scabbard, with original leather frog. Measures approx; 52cm long in total.
An original WWII Second World War Third Reich Nazi German Army dagger / sword with Portepee. The dagger having a steel oak leaf pommel and twisted ivorine grip. The crossguard depicts the Nazi eagle ( Reichsadler ) atop the Swastika emblem. The double edged stiletto blade is stamped with maker's marks ' Eickhorn - Solingen ' to the ricasso (Carl Eickhorn). Housed in its original textured steel scabbard with oakleaf furniture, with two suspension rings and original porpetee knot. Total length approx; 40cm.
An original WWI First World War period George V 1897 pattern British Infantry Officers sword. The sword having a pierced basket guard with the GRV cypher, leather bound and wire wrapped grip. The ricasso stamped with makers mark Fenton Brothers Ltd Sheffield ' Sword Cutlers To The War Office ' and the long single edged blade intricately etched with scrollwork details. Housed in a brown leather scabbard with belt and frog. Measures approx 101cm
An original WWII Second World War period German ( possibly Afrika Korps ) K55 fixed blade knife. The knife having a flat steel pommel and leather wrapped grip. The clip point blade marked to the ricasso K55K Kaufmann Germany and ' Chapa Ya Askari ' ( Swahili for Soldier mark ) to the verso. The brown leather scabbard showing the picture of a man in a fez hat.
A rare WWII Second World War Third Reich Nazi German RLB ( Reichsluftshutzbund ) German Air Protection Service officers uniform dagger. The dagger having a flat pommel and ebonised wooden grip with the regimental badge. The cross guard being the wings of a German eagle atop a Swastika. The double edged blade stamped to the ricasso for SMF Solingen housed in a black steel scabbard. The attached leather frog with RZM mark to the clip. Measures approx 37cm.
An original 19th Century antique French rifle sword bayonet. The sword having a hooked steel pommel with push release button, ribbed steel grip, muzzle ring and forward facing quillon. Faintly marked to the cross guard with the date, possibly 1859.The recurved ' Yataghan ' shaped blade engraved with French scroll to the spine. Housed in original steel scabbard. Measures approx 69cm
An original WWII Second World War period Czech (under Nazi German occupation) made Mauser rifle bayonet. The bayonet with wooden shaped grips, eagle formed pommel with push-stud release, short quillon, leading to a single edged fullered blade. The ricasso stamped ' dot ' with numbers to other side. Made in the Brund factory. Within its original steel scabbard. Total length approx; 50cm.
A 20th century William Rodgers made hunting / fighting knife / dagger, within its original leather scabbard. the knife with an aluminium pommel, the ricasson stamped William Rodgers and Made In Sheffield. Housed in its original leather scabbard, complete with the miniature dagger of similar form. Measures approx; 25cm long.
An original WWII Second World War German Nazi Third Reich NSKK ' SA ' dagger. Having a shaped wooden grip with inset SA roundel, and Eagle with Swastika white metal emblem to centre. Wide pommel with nut, wide guard, double edged blade etched ' Alles Fur Deutschland '. 1933 pattern. Maker's marks for Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie (WKC Solingen). Within an original period dark-brown scabbard. Rare. Measures approx; 37cm long.
An original WWII Second World War 2nd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes made commando fighting dagger. Usual form, with chequered grip, leading to a double edged blade. Housed within its original leather scabbard with brass tip. Once the property of one Eric E. Richards - a sapper with 4th Parachute Regiment, 2&3 Troop Royal Engineers who was present at Operation Market Garden. Supplied with a photograph and information sheet detailing Richards and his history. From an ex-museum display. Measures approx; 33cm long. (NB: the card displaying Richard's history makes note of a helmet which is NOT included within this lot)
A collection of x3 believed 19th Century antique ethnic dagger comprising a Moroccan Koummya / Jambiya dagger with wooden grip and brass furniture, a Sri Lankan Kandyan knife with finely carved wooden pommel and matching scabbard and a Malayan Kris with wavy blade. Largest to measure approx 47cm. Interesting examples.
An original post WWII Second World War 3rd pattern Fairbairn Sykes FS knife dagger. The knife having nut to the pommel, ribbed grip and broad arrow mark with J Nowill & Sons Sheffield makers mark to the cross guard. Ebonised steel blade housed in a black leather scabbard. Measures approx 30cm
A scarce original WWII Second World War c1940 Wilkinson Fairbairn Sykes made ' FS ' first / 1st pattern commando fighting dagger. Chequered grip, with slightly curved double quillon, leading to a double edged tapering blade. The ricasso marked ' Wilkinson Ltd'. With a leather scabbard with nickel end cap. AF - blade worn, and ricasso also worn. Otherwise a scarce early first-issue pattern dagger c1940-41. Measures approx; 31cm.
An antique 19th century Victorian 1897 pattern Lee Metford rifle bayonet P88. Push button release, with carved wooden grips, short quillon, leading to the double edged blade. The ricasso stampedfor Wilkinson of London and other proof marks. Within its original leather and steel scabbard. Total length approx; 45cm.
An early 20th Century US United States Army Infantry Officers uniform sword. The sword having a small disk shaped pommel, black composition handle with finger grooves and half basket guard with downward facing quillon. The singled edged blade etched with floral scrollwork and housed in a steel scabbard with suspension rings attached. Measures approx 91cm.
A 19th Century Victorian Royal Engineers 1857 pattern officers sword. The sword having a nut to the pommel, wire bound grip and a brass acanthus leaf pattern basket guard. The single edged blade etched with floral scrollwork and stamped to the ricasso makers ' Hawkes & Co London '. Housed in a steel scabbard with suspension ring attachments. Measures approx 100cm.
A 20th Century ornamental South East Asian / Burmese ceremonial Dha sword. The sword having a carved wooden handle and matching scabbard heavily decorated with gold colour gilding and white metal / mirrored furniture. The fullered bladed damascened in traditional Burmese pattern. Measures approx 91cm.
A WWII Second World War Spanish M1941 Bolo rifle bayonet having a black chequered grip hooked pommel with push stud, cross guard with muzzle hole and forward quillon, shaped fullered blade with wide end. Worn ' Toledo ' mark to the ricasso, and numbered to other side 7711P. With steel scabbard. Measures approx; 40cm.
An original 20th Century Japanese style Katana Samurai sword. The sword having a flat pommel, black fabric wrapped grip with two white metal badges depicting traditional warriors and a solid square cross guard. The single edged blade etched with scrollwork and housed in a black scabbard. Measures approx 102cm
An original 19th Century antique British Cavalry Officers saber sword, likely 1845 pattern. The sword having a small nut to the pommel, a wire bound wooden grip and half-basket guard of brass construction. The base of the guard pierced with the VR Royal cipher for Queen Victoria. The single edged blade etched with scrollwork housed in a yellow metal and leather scabbard. Measures approx 118cm
A 20th century post-WWII Second World War RAF Royal Air Force British issue Pilot's / Air Crew Flying Suit survival knife / dagger. Short curved blade with stores reference 22c/1278106. Bakelite handle, with locking scabbard mechanism. As used by RAF Crew and Special Forces / SAS in emergency situations. Measures approx; 23cm long.

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