KIKURYUA Tanto (Dagger) Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th centuryUnokubi-zukuri, forged in itame hada with ji-nie, the tempered edge gunome midare-ha with a ko-maru boshi and a deep turn back, the omote side carved with a coiling dragon, the ura side with two short hi and bonji, the ubu tang with two holes, signed Kikuryu, in a shirasaya (wood storage scabbard). The sword overall: 35cm (13¾in) long; the blade: 26cm (10¼in) long. (2).Footnotes:Accompanied by certificate no.195800 issued by the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (Society for the Preservation of the Japanese Art Sword) designating this tanto as a Kicho Token (Precious Sword), dated 26 September 1970.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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Family Group: A fine Great War O.B.E., scarce Warrant Officer’s ‘Western Front’ M.C. group of seven awarded to Captain J. J. Bulman, Royal Engineers, later Royal Signals, who was three times Mentioned in Despatches The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) Officer’s 1st type breast badge, silver-gilt; Military Cross, G.V.R.; Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (... J. J. Bulman. R.E.) engraved naming; King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (... 2nd. Corpl: J. Bulman. R.E.); 1914 Star, with clasp; British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Capt. J. J. Bulman.) all mounted for display in an illustrated and informative octagonal glazed display frame, together with a Royal Engineers cap badge, light contact marks, very fine and better Three: Lieutenant J. R. Bulman, 2nd Derbyshire Yeomanry, Royal Armoured Corps, who was Mentioned in Despatches and died of wounds in Normandy on 12 August 1944 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; War Medal 1939-45, wth M.I.D. oak leaf, with named condolence slip, in card box of issue, addressed to ‘Mrs. R. A. F. Bulman, Roylands, Croyde Bay, Braunton, N. Devon’, extremely fine (10) £1,400-£1,800 --- Note: The medals awarded to Captain John James Bulman have not been removed from the display frame for inspection, and not all the naming details are visible. Consequently, this lot is sold as viewed. O.B.E. London Gazette 1 January 1919: ‘For valuable services rendered in connection with military operations in France and Flanders.’ M.C. London Gazette 18 February 1915: ‘For services rendered in connection with Operations in the Field.’ John James Bulman attested for the Royal Engineers and served in South Africa during the Boer War with the Telegraph Battalion. He was later selected for appointment to the Sudan Government Telegraphs in Khartoum under Colonel E. V. Turner, and rapidly gained promotion to the rank of Inspector, returning home in 1910. Advanced Company Sergeant Major, Bulman served with the 3rd Light Railway Signal Company, Royal Engineers, during the Great War on the Western Front from 24 August 1914, and was Mentioned in Field Marshal Sir John French’s Despatch of 14 January 1915 (London Gazette 17 February 1915). Awarded a scarce Warrant Officer’s Military Cross, he was commissioned Second Lieutenant on 18 April 1915, and was promoted Lieutenant on 26 June 1915, and Captain on 11 June 1916. Twice further Mentioned by Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig in his Despatches of 7 November 1917 and 8 November 1918 (London Gazettes 14 December 1917 and 23 December 1918), for his services during the Great War he was created an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the 1919 New Year’s Honours’ List. Post-War he served as Captain and Adjutant of the 54th East Anglian Divisional Signals (Territorial Army), and died in Devon on 16 June 1925. Sold with the recipient’s 1895 pattern Sword, by Wilkinson, London, numbered 50457 and etched ‘Royal Engineers’ on blade, with G.V.R. cypher to hilt, with leather scabbard ands sword knot. John Reginald Bulman, the son of Captain John James Bulman and his wife Rose Agatha Ford Bulman, was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the 2nd Derbyshire Yeomanry, Royal Armoured Corps, on 12 March 1944. He served during the Second World War in North West Europe post-D-Day, and died of wounds in Normandy on 12 August 1944, aged 21, being posthumously Mentioned in Despatches ‘in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe’ (London Gazette 10 May 1945). He is buried in Bayeux War Cemetery; his headstone reads: ‘John - So greatly loved and honoured. A very true, lovable and gallant scout.’ Sold with a Boy Scouts lapel badge This is an age restricted lot: the successful buyer will be required to either collect in person, or arrange specialist shipping.
RFI SMLE P.1907 rifle bayonet with scabbard and frog, the riccaso stamped G.R.I MkII RFI, dated 4 -43, also a French Gras Mle.1874 bayonet dated 1877. THIS LOT CANNOT BE POSTED. This is due to Parcelforce and other courier regulations which prohibit the postage of bladed items. If you are unable to collect in person, this lot would have to be sent via specialist couriers such as Bradleys. Please contact us for more information.
WWI / WWII D.S.C. medal set and 1856 pattern Dirk for Lieutenant Edward James Brown (b.1900), to include the Distinguished Service Cross, British War Medal 1914-1918, Victory Medal named 18320 E.J. Brown, B.Art R.N., The 1939-1945 Star, The Atlantic Star, The Africa Star with North Africa 1942-43 clasp, The Italy Star, and the War Medal 1939-1945, with a set of miniature medals and ribbon bars. The dirk, contained within the orgininal leather cover, is un-named but is connected with the sale of Edward Brown's sword which did bear his name. The 17.5inch blade is etched with a fouled anchor and GR monogram, Royal Navy anchor and wreath to the ancorn finial cross guard, wire bound fish skin grip with lion head pommel bearing knot and portapee, teh leather and gilt brass scabbard bears the maker name Mathews and Company Portsmouth, Also included are the numerous photographs both of Brown and taken by him, along with certificates of service from 1916 through to 1958, onboard the ships H.M.S. Vivid, Victory I, Emerald, Malcolm (Volunteer), Dolphin, Ark Royal, Whitehall, Pembroke and Wolverine. The certificates list Brown serving on H.M.S. Wolverine between 26/2/1937 and 24/2/1941 and the on board H.M.S. Beaufort between 10/8/41 and 17/8/43. The certificates then state Brown's service at the Small Ship's Maintenance Depot in Alexandria between 5/10/1943 and 27/1/1945 before service on HMS Imperieuse 30/3/45 and 14/6/45. The lot also includes Browns Pay book, Comission and compentancy certificates and various correspondence written to Brown from acquaintances a Duke of Connaught medal and Kings Badge for loyal service.
1897 Pattern officers sword and scabbard, the ricasso etched with makers name 'Robert Mole and Son, Birmingham, Makers To War and India Offices' stamped with owners number M3603, pierced guard with VR monogram, wire bound fish skin grip.THIS LOT CANNOT BE POSTED. This is due to Parcelforce and other courier regulations which prohibit the postage of bladed items. If you are unable to collect in person, this lot would have to be sent via specialist couriers such as Bradleys. Please contact us for more information. 100cm long
Reproduction of a Royal Navy 1827 pattern sword and scabbard. THIS LOT CANNOT BE POSTED. This is due to Parcelforce and other courier regulations which prohibit the postage of bladed items. If you are unable to collect in person, this lot would have to be sent via specialist couriers such as Bradleys. Please contact us for more information. Buyer must be over the age of 18. Age verification ID will be required. 98cm long
Dutch 1898 klewang short sword, curved fullered blade, in leather and brass scabbard with frog. Unmarked. THIS LOT CANNOT BE POSTED. This is due to Parcelforce and other courier regulations which prohibit the postage of bladed items. If you are unable to collect in person, this lot would have to be sent via specialist couriers such as Bradleys. Please contact us for more information. Buyer must be over the age of 18. Age verification ID will be required. 62cm long
German WWII Third Reich Army Dagger and scabbard, the double-edged blade faintly marked W.Gamann Cbltn. Pz. Nachr. Abt.13, eagle and swastika crossguard and other typical mounts, fitted with portapee knot.THIS LOT CANNOT BE POSTED. This is due to Parcelforce and other courier regulations which prohibit the postage of bladed items. If you are unable to collect in person, this lot would have to be sent via specialist couriers such as Bradleys. Please contact us for more information. Buyer must be over the age of 18. Age verification ID will be required. 39.5cm long
American Society sword of the Uniform Rank Red Men (Chieftain’s League) the ricasso with maker name The Pettibone Bros. Mfg. Co, the blade etched with a wigwam, crossed axes, bow and arrows and the owner’s name “A H Ellison”, and “U.R.R.M.”; gilt hilt with embossed double shell guard, pommel and knucklebow, and wire bound buff leather covered grip; in its plated scabbard with pierced and embossed gilt brass mounts, and hanging chain with hook.THIS LOT CANNOT BE POSTED. This is due to Parcelforce and other courier regulations which prohibit the postage of bladed items. If you are unable to collect in person, this lot would have to be sent via specialist couriers such as Bradleys. Please contact us for more information. Buyer must be over the age of 18. Age verification ID will be required. 99cm long
German 1884/98 pioneer saw back short bayonet and scabbard, 10inch blade with criss-cross teeth, the ricasso stamped with E&F Horster Solingen maker marks, the original scabbard is fitted into a reproduction frog. THIS LOT CANNOT BE POSTED. This is due to Parcelforce and other courier regulations which prohibit the postage of bladed items. If you are unable to collect in person, this lot would have to be sent via specialist couriers such as Bradleys. Please contact us for more information. Buyer must be over the age of 18. Age verification ID will be required. 41cm long
Remington P17 bayonet and scabbard with frog, with 1917 acceptance stamp to the ricasso along with maker mark and flaming bomb. THIS LOT CANNOT BE POSTED. This is due to Parcelforce and other courier regulations which prohibit the postage of bladed items. If you are unable to collect in person, this lot would have to be sent via specialist couriers such as Bradleys. Please contact us for more information. Buyer must be over the age of 18. Age verification ID will be required. 60cm long
Two machettes, one with curved fullered blade stamped with a crown, the other with stag horn grip, also a modern hand made short sword and scabbard. THIS LOT CANNOT BE POSTED. This is due to Parcelforce and other courier regulations which prohibit the postage of bladed items. If you are unable to collect in person, this lot would have to be sent via specialist couriers such as Bradleys. Please contact us for more information.Buyer must be over the age of 18. Age verification ID will be required.68cm long
German WWII S.98 bayonet and scabbard with frog, serial number H12604, Waffenamt marks to the pommel button, also a Japanese Arisaka bayonet and scabbard.THIS LOT CANNOT BE POSTED. This is due to Parcelforce and other courier regulations which prohibit the postage of bladed items. If you are unable to collect in person, this lot would have to be sent via specialist couriers such as Bradleys. Please contact us for more information. Buyer must be over the age of 18. Age verification ID will be required. The largest measures 52cm long
German model 1840 type heavy cavalry sabre and scabbard, 35inch fullered blade, wire bound grip, completely unmarked.THIS LOT CANNOT BE POSTED. This is due to Parcelforce and other courier regulations which prohibit the postage of bladed items. If you are unable to collect in person, this lot would have to be sent via specialist couriers such as Bradleys. Please contact us for more information.Buyer must be over the age of 18. Age verification ID will be required. 107cm long
Mle. 1866 Chassepot bayonet and scabbard, with a leather frog.THIS LOT CANNOT BE SENT THROUGH THE POST. This is due to Parcelforce and other courier regulations which prohibit the postage of bladed items. If you are unable to collect in person, this lot would have to be sent via specialist couriers such as Bradleys. Please contact us for more information. Buyer must be over the age of 18. Age verification ID will be required. 71cm long
A Japanese WWII Shin-Gunto neo army officers sword, circa 1937-45, prunus cast brass tsuba, brown braid bound tsuka and triple chrysanthemum head menuki, with brown leather bound scabbard, sword total length 96.5cm, blade length measured to the Tsuba 70.5cm, scabbard length 74cmIf there is no condition report shown, please request
MILITARY / AVIATION CLUB HOUSE: 19TH C. FRENCH M1822 CAVALRY TROOPER'S (CUIRASSIER'S) SABRE, with three-bar basket hilt and quillion, curved fullered blade, back edge engraved 'Manuf're. d'armes de Chat'et. Juillet 1879 - Cav'rie. 1re. M'le. 1822', blade length 91cm, brass triple-bar hilt and wire-bound leather grip, with steel scabbardProvenance: deceased estate DenbighshireComments: wire to grip partially deficient, scabbard dented, inspection advised.
German WW2 Army officer's sword with lion head pommel with 'ruby' eyes, stirrup hilt, Nazi emblem to langet, 80cm slightly curved blade and maker's mark Clemen & Jung, Soligen to ricasso, with knot and scabbard. PLEASE NOTE:- Before bidding please ensure that you are fully aware of any law regarding ownership and of any limitations on shipping of this item
French 1866 pattern chassepot bayonet with brass grip, external leaf spring cross guard marked AG 45130, 57.5cm yataghan blade manufactured 1874 and scabbard with matching serial number. PLEASE NOTE:- Before bidding please ensure that you are fully aware of any law regarding ownership and of any limitations on shipping of this item
Spanish Cavalry sword with 86cm slightly curved single edged blade, fishskin wire covered grip, Toledo maker's mark and H513 to ricasso, with scabbard. PLEASE NOTE:- Before bidding please ensure that you are fully aware of any law regarding ownership and of any limitations on shipping of this item
Royal Engineers 1897 pattern officer's sword with fish skin and wire bound grip, Edward VIII cypher to 82cm decorated blade, leather covered scabbard and knott. PLEASE NOTE:- Before bidding please ensure that you are fully aware of any law regarding ownership and of any limitations on shipping of this item
Court sword with cut steel hilt, and 80cm triangular blade, retailed by Ede & Ravenscroft, Chancery Lane, London, with leather scabbard and belt attachment. PLEASE NOTE:- Before bidding please ensure that you are fully aware of any law regarding ownership and of any limitations on shipping of this item
German WW2 Nazi Third Reich S.A Dagger with OM (Ostmark) to crosspiece, maker's mark and Paul Weyersberg Solingen to ricasso, a 22cm double edged blade, scabbard and belt clip. PLEASE NOTE:- Before bidding please ensure that you are fully aware of any law regarding ownership and of any limitations on shipping of this item
German WW2 Third Reich Nazi early SA dagger with NS to crosspiece, marker's mark Carl Eickhorn to ricasso, Ernest Rohm inscription partly erased to one side of 22cm double edged blade and 'Alles Fur Deutschland' to the other side and a scabbard. PLEASE NOTE:- Before bidding please ensure that you are fully aware of any law regarding ownership and of any limitations on shipping of this item
19thC Indian / Eastern dagger with riveted horn handle and engraved decoration, in brass covered wooden scabbard, the blade 18.5cm, overall 29cm. PLEASE NOTE:- Before bidding please ensure that you are fully aware of any law regarding ownership and of any limitations on shipping of this item
British Army 1897 pattern Infantry officer's sword with fishskin and wire bound grip, fold in guard, Robert McLeasons makers to ricasso and GVR to part decorated blade, with scabbard. PLEASE NOTE:- Before bidding please ensure that you are fully aware of any law regarding ownership and of any limitations on shipping of this item
British Army 1897 pattern Infantry officer's sword with GVR to guard, turn down hilt, 82.5cm part decorated blade, scabbard and knott, attributed to Brigadier N. Barclay. Consigned by family. PLEASE NOTE:- Before bidding please ensure that you are fully aware of any law regarding ownership and of any limitations on shipping of this item
Imperial German 1889 pattern sword with Turkish/Ottoman decoration to guard and pommel, fish skin and wire bound grip, leather finger loop attachment, F.A.A.S to ricasso, a part decorated 65cm slightly curved blade and scabbard. PLEASE NOTE:- Before bidding please ensure that you are fully aware of any law regarding ownership and of any limitations on shipping of this item
American WW2 era M3 fighting knife with leather grip, U.S M3 Utica to 17cm blade, scabbard marked U.S M8, B.M.Co with belt loop and leather leg tie. PLEASE NOTE:- Before bidding please ensure that you are fully aware of any law regarding ownership and of any limitations on shipping of this item
German WW2 Third Reich Nazi SA dagger with RZM M7/33 to ricasso, a 22cm double edged blade with 'Alles Fur Deutschland' inscription, scabbard and belt attachment. PLEASE NOTE:- Before bidding please ensure that you are fully aware of any law regarding ownership and of any limitations on shipping of this item
Italian 1870 pattern Vetterli bayonet with downswept quillon, external leaf spring, KM5114 to crosspiece, Terni to ricasso, 51.5cm single edged fullered blade and leather scabbard dated 1880. PLEASE NOTE:- Before bidding please ensure that you are fully aware of any law regarding ownership and of any limitations on shipping of this item
Belgium bayonet for the F.N FAL rifle with wooden grips and flash hider, X2 E1 54 58 to tang, 19cm single edged blade, with scabbard marked X1 E1. PLEASE NOTE:- Before bidding please ensure that you are fully aware of any law regarding ownership and of any limitations on shipping of this item
Japanese short sword with bound grip, signed tang, two menuki, circular guard, copper habaki, 96cm curved blade with distinctive hamon and scabbard. PLEASE NOTE:- Before bidding please ensure that you are fully aware of any law regarding ownership and of any limitations on shipping of this item
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