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Nation : British
Local Price : £1,150.00

Victorian 79th Highlanders Field Officer&#acute;s Sword. Victorian 79th Highlanders field Officer&#acute;s Sword with three bar hilt and fish skin grip. The blade pipe backed and with good early engraving V R crown and 79th in floral decoration to both sides complete with steel scabbard and officer&#acute;s sword knot Information: Reference: Swords of the British Army Revised Edition Page 187 Blade Length: 87cm Overall Length: 101cm

Nation : American
Local Price : £1,150.00

American Model 1860 Cavalry Sword by Roby Dated 1865. American Model 1860 Cavalry Sword by Roby one of the military sabres used by U.S. forces before and during the American Civil War. The single-edged blade with the ricasso marked with C Roby and address to one side the reverse U.S “ A.G.M 1865 The brass 3 bar hilt in good condition as is the leather grip which is bound by twisted wire and is complete with correct steel scabbard overall length 104cm the blade 88.5cm

Nation : French
Local Price : £1150.00

An Incredibly Impressive, French IInd Empire, Napoleonic Sword Of the Elite Carabiniers-à-Cheval 1854. Serving Napoleon IIIrd in the Second Empire From The Crimean War and In The Franco Prussian War As Part of Napoleon's Imperial Guard. Carabiniers-à-Cheval were cavalry equipped with armour and firearms, and were also commonly called heavy cavalry, very similar to Curassier units. They were quite common from the 15th century, up until the late 19th century, and were heavily armoured, and had swords to match, their equipment mostly duplicating that of the Curassiers. The most famous sword of the 1st Empire was the Heavy Cavalry Curassier Sword, used by Emperor Napoleon's elite Heavy Cavalry throughout the period following the French Revolution, until the destruction of the French at The Battle of Waterloo in 1815. The early models had a plain pommel mount and the three bar brass guard each ended in a "ball". After Emperor Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo in 1815, a new design was decided on known as the Model of 1822 which did away with the ball tipped cross guard bars and added a circular "crown" to the pommel. This is a really interesting example of the sword for Carabinier units from the 2nd Empire under Napoleon III, who was eventually defeated by the Prussians in 1870/71. The Model 1854 is 45 inches in overall length, with a straight double-fullered blade, terminating in a point. The sword slightly lighter in construction than its predecessor, but retains the Model M-1822 "Crowned" pommel. The basket hilt has seen some mounted hand-to-hand combat impacts The Model 1854 Sword for Cababiniers. It comes with all brass mounts, brass wired covered in leather grip and is complete with its original heavy steel scabbard. This sword was made at the time of the Crimean War, and was used in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870. In very nice matured condition, ready to display. The Carabiniers-à-Cheval (French for "Horse Carabiniers") were mounted troops in the service of France. Their origins date back to the mid-16th century, when they were created as elite elements of the French light cavalry, armed with carbines but then gradually evolved towards semi-independent status during the 18th century. They only became independent units as late as 1788, when a two-regiment heavy cavalry corps was created. From the French Revolutionary Wars onwards, they were the senior heavy cavalry regiments in the French army, rose to prominence during the Napoleonic Wars. 2nd Empire Carabiniers: Carabiniers were again raised in the form of two regiments by 1824, with their distinctive style of helmet being temporarily adopted by the cuirassiers also. The Carabiniers were present in Paris in June 1848 for the creation of the Republic when nine regiments were brought in to maintain peace, the first time in 200 years that carabiniers were again serving as military police. From 1852 the Carabiniers were a part of the Army of the Second French Empire. They saw service again in 1870 as a single regiment, but now as part of the Imperial Guard. Following the Franco-Prussian War the Carabiniers were amalgamated with the 11th Cuirassier regiment on 4 February 1871. The 1-11e Régiment de Cuirassiers of the modern French Army can accordingly trace its origin, in part, to the 19th Century Carabiniers. By coincidence the present day regiment is stationed in Carpiagne within Provence, once the domain of their former commander. Every single item from The Lanes Armoury, Britain's famous, favourite, and oldest original Armoury Antique store, is accompanied by our unique Certificate of Authenticity. Part of our continued dedication to maintain the standards forged by us over the past 100 years of our family’s trading, and thus, it is a lifetime guarantee.

Nation : British
Local Price : £1150.00

Stunning & Very Rare Kings Royal Rifles Corps Officer's 'Battle Honour Blade' Presentation, Wilkinson Sword Co. Combined Combat and Dress Sword, Used In WW2. A Deluxe Grade Bespoke Beauty. Ideal For Current Service Use In ‘The Rifles’. This is likely the finest British battle honour bladed sword we have ever had the privilege to acquire and possess. In near mint condition and better than any we have ever seen in the numerous museum collections, such as the National Army Museum and the Imperial War Museum. The next owner of this sword would be likely the bearer of the finest, historical issue, KRRC {now known as The Rifles} officer’s sword still in existence today. Yet it is ‘parade ground’ ready for any currently serving, or yet due to serve, officer of The Rifles today. With KRRC battle honour embellished blade, etched with the regiments battle honours awarded to the regiment up to the close of WW1 in 1918. Made in 1931 by Wilkinson Sword Co. and used by an officer in the KRRC through WW2. It is very rare to find a KRRC ‘Battle Honour’ presentation pattern sword, in fact this is the first we have seen in over 20 years. Despite being almost 100 years old it is still the current service pattern of sword for a Rifles officer today. Especially as it now has the same pattern of hilt currently in use bearing King Charles’ crown { the same crown symbolising his late beloved grandfather King George VIth.} The King's Royal Rifle Corps was an infantry rifle regiment of the British Army that was originally raised in British North America as the Royal American Regiment during the phase of the Seven Years' War in North America known as 'The French and Indian War.' Subsequently numbered the 60th Regiment of Foot, the regiment served for more than 200 years throughout the British Empire. The King's Royal Rifle Corps (KRRC) served extensively in World War II as a motorized infantry regiment, fighting in France (1940), North Africa, Greece, Italy, and Northwest Europe (1944–45). Key actions included the defense of Calais, the battle of Sidi Rezegh, and operations with armored divisions, winning 41 battle honors.Key Theatres and Battalions:1940 (France): The 2nd Battalion was captured at Dunkirk after fighting in the defense of Calais, while other territorial battalions (Queen Victoria's Rifles, The Rangers, Queen's Westminsters) also served.North Africa (1940–43): The 1st Battalion served with the 7th Armoured Division, and later the 2nd Battalion joined the campaign. They were heavily involved in the motorized, fast-moving, and intense tank battles.Italy (1943–45): 1st and 2nd Battalions fought throughout the Italian campaign, protecting tanks and conducting operations in close, mountainous country.North-West Europe (1944–45): The 2nd Battalion landed in Normandy, fighting in the Battle of Normandy and Operation Market Garden. In the First World War the 1st Battalion landed at Rouen as part of the 6th Brigade in the 2nd Division in August 1914 for service on the Western Front. It saw action at the Battle of Mons in August 1914, the First Battle of the Marne and the First Battle of the Aisne in September 1914 and First Battle of Ypres in October 1914. It fought at the Battle of Festubert in May 1915, the Battle of Loos in September 1915 and the Battle of the Somme in Autumn 1916 before taking part in the advance to the Hindenburg Line, the Battle of Arras in November 1917, the Battle of Cambrai in November 1917, the Second Battle of the Somme in Autumn 1918 and the Battle of the Selle in October 1918. The 2nd Battalion landed at Le Havre as part of the 2nd Brigade in the 1st Division in August 1914 for service on the Western Front and saw action at the Battle of Aubers Ridge in May 1915. The 3rd Battalion landed at Le Havre as part of the 80th Brigade in the 27th Division in December 1914 for service on the Western Front and saw action at the Second Battle of Ypres in April 1915. The 4th Battalion landed at Le Havre as part of the 80th Brigade in the 27th Division in December 1914 for service on the Western Front and saw action at the Second Battle of Ypres in April 1915 but moved to Salonika in November 1915 before returning to France in June 1918. New armies The 7th (Service) Battalion landed at Boulogne-sur-Mer as part of the 41st Brigade in the 14th (Light) Division in August 1914 for service on the Western Front and saw action the Second Battle of Ypres in May 1915, the Battle of Delville Wood in July 1916 and the Battle of Flers Courcelette in September 1916 as well as the advance to the Hindenburg Line, the Battle of Arras in April 1917, the Battle of Langemark in August 1917, the First Battle of Passchendaele in October 1917 and the Second Battle of Passchendaele in November 1917 before taking part in the Battle of St Quentin in March 1918 and the Battle of the Avre in April 1918. The 8th (Service) Battalion landed at Boulogne-sur-Mer as part of the 41st Brigade in the 14th (Light) Division in May 1915 for service on the Western Front and saw action most of the same battles as the 7th Battalion. The 9th (Service) Battalion landed at Boulogne-sur-Mer as part of the 42nd Brigade in the 14th (Light) Division in May 1915 for service on the Western Front and saw action most of the same battles as the 7th and 8th battalions. The 10th (Service) Battalion and 11th (Service) Battalion landed at Boulogne-sur-Mer as part of the 59th Brigade in the 20th (Light) Division in July 1915 for service on the Western Front and saw action at the Battle of Mont Sorrel in June 1916, the Battle of Delville Wood in July 1916 and the Battle of Guillemont in September 1916 as well as the Battle of Flers Courcelette in September 1916, the Battle of Morval in September 1916 and the Battle of Le Transloy in October 1916 before taking part in the advance to the Hindenburg Line, the Battle of Langemarck in August 1917, the Battle of the Menin Road Ridge in September 1917, the Battle of Polygon Wood in September 1917 and the Battle of Cambrai in November 1917. The 12th (Service) Battalion landed at Boulogne-sur-Mer as part of the 60th Brigade in the 20th (Light) Division in July 1915 for service on the Western Front and saw action most of the same battles as the 10th and 11th Battalions. The 13th (Service) Battalion landed at Boulogne-sur-Mer as part of the 111th Brigade in the 37th Division in July 1915 for service on the Western Front and saw action at the Battle of Morval in September 1916, the advance to the Hindenburg Line and the Battle of Arras in April 1917 as well as the Battle of Passchendaele in Autumn 1917, the Battle of Cambrai in November 1917 and the Hundred Days Offensive in Autumn 1918 before taking part in the Battles of the Hindenburg Line and the Final Advance in Picardy. Seven members of the regiment received the Victoria Cross. Complete with its field service leather scabbard This below is the full list of the heroic ‘Battle Honours’ awarded to this most noble of regiments/corps. Battle of Ahmed Khel Aisne 1914 Albert 1916 Battle of Albuera Battle of the Argenta Gap Arras 1917 Arras 1918 (Battle honour) Battle of Aubers B Siege of Badajoz (1812) Battle of Arleux Battle of Bailleul Battle of Beaurevoir Battle of Bellewaarde Battle of Bethune Battle of Courtrai (1918) Battle of Drocourt-Queant Battle of Épehy Battle of Festubert Battle of Flers–Courcelette Battle of Frezenberg Battle of Gheluvelt Battle of Goojerat Battle of Gravenstafel Battle of Kemmel Battle of Martinique (1762) Battle of Menin Road Battle of Nonne Bosschen Battle of Rosières Battle of St. Julien Battle of the Ancre Battle of the Canal du Nord Battle of the Hindenburg Line Battle of Bazentin Ridge Battle of Broodseinde Battle of Bussaco C Calais 1940 Battle of Cambrai (1917) Battle of Cambrai (1918) Chitral Expedition D Defence of Alamein Line Defence of Ladysmith Delhi 1857 Battle of Delville Wood E Egypt 1882 F First Battle of the Marne France and Flanders 1914–18 Battle of Fuentes de Oñoro G Battle of Gazala Greece 1941 Battle of Guillemont H Battle of Havrincourt I Italy 1943–45 K Kandahar 1880 L Relief of Ladysmith Battle of Langemarck (1917) Battle of Le Transloy M Macedonian front Martinique 1762 Martinique 1809 Battle of Morval N Battle of the Nive Battle of Nivelle North-West Europe 1940 O Battle of Orthez P Pekin 1860 Battle of Pilckem Ridge Battle of Poelcappelle Battle of Polygon Wood Battle of Pozières Battle of the Pyrenees Q Quebec 1759 R Battle of Roliça S Battle of St Quentin Canal Battle of Salamanca Capture of Schwaben Redoubt Second Anglo-Afghan War Battle of the Selle South Africa 1851–53 South Africa 1879 South Africa 1899–1902 T Battle of Talavera Battle of Tell El Kebir Battle of the Ancre Heights Battle of the Sambre (1918) Tobruk 1941 Battle of Toulouse (1814) V Battle of Vitoria Y Ypres 1914 Ypres 1915 Ypres 1917 A best quality modern example available today would cost ‘from’ £1450 but would not have the Battle Honour presentation blade, and naturally possess no antique historic value at all. However, 21 years ago when Wilkinson Sword Co. ceased the manufacture of all sword making, a presentation, bespoke, Battle Honour sword would cost well north of £2000. plus vat.

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,150.00

A Flintlock Holster Pistol by Hadley of London..

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,150.00

Indian pattern 1912 Officer&#acute;s Sword by Wilkinson. Rare Indian pattern 1912 Officer&#acute;s Sword by Wilkinson Sword regulation hilt but with monogram GRI and crown inside a shield. Straight tapering blade etched with with GRI Royal Coat of Arms and crown to both sides complete with field service scabbard Information: Reference: Swords of the British Army Plates 84 and 85 No Illustration of GRI Monogram Blade Length: 35 Inch Overall Length: 42.25 Inch

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,150.00

Queens Own Cameron Highlanders Field Officers Sword. Queens Own Cameron Highlanders 79th Field Officers Sword by Wilkinson sword London number 44321. This is a rare regimental pattern belonging to Lieutenant “ Colonel John W F McLachlan a British Army officer who served with the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders and the Adjutant General’s branch during World War I. He entered the Royal Military College, Sandhurst in 1913 and subsequently saw service on the Western Front. Three bar hilt with chequered pommel and back strap, the blade is super condition with excellent etching with regimental devises the reverse with GR crown and owners initials and Henry Wilkinson London. Complete with parade scabbard, for reference please see Swords of the British Arm Revised Edition page 187

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £1,145.00

**GENDAITO HAND FORGED BLADE**WW2 Era Japanese Army Officer’s Shin Gunto Sword, Scabbard & Expert Assessment. Sn 19571 -. This sword has been assessed by a UK based Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. His assessment accompanies this piece. In exerts from the assessment he states “Army Officer’s shin gunto pattern. The blade is a lower grade gendaito with a fuzzy oil quenched hamonwhich is nioi crystals based with small notare undulating pattern unsigned tang. A couple of long folding flaws in skin steel, lots of old finger rust to polish obscures any visible grain. Saya ins honoki wood with light coating of black lacquer. No kurikata has slide on metal ashi suspension loop & 1 loop of leather cover around the throat, rest of cover missing. Tsuba good quality & condition lots of gilt finish remaining original seppa. Tsuka is in good original condition all mounts present with gilt finish to fuchi & kabuto gane. Binding intact, fish skin is the flatter type. An un-touched & un-altered example of probably a seki arsenal production”. In his drawings of the blade he describes measurements and other blade characteristics (illustrated in image 2). The price includes UK delivery. Sn 19571

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,145.00

**NAPOLEONIC WARS ERA**British Woolley & Deakin’s (Birmingham) Improved Steel 1796 Pattern Cavalry Sabre & Scabbard. Sn 23484:41 -. Woolley & Deakin of Birmingham produced their 1796 pattern sabres especially for the looming 100 Days War in March and April 1815, after the Congress of Vienna declared Napoleon an outlaw after his escape from his first exile to the Elba, and the Allies mobilised their armies accordingly. The Pattern 1796 Light Cavalry Sabre was used primarily by British Light Dragoons and Hussars during the Napoleonic Wars (see page 77 of World Swords by Withers). The blade is remembered today as one of the best of its time and has been described as the finest cutting sword ever manufactured in quantity. Officers of the famous 95th Rifles, Light Infantry Regiments and the "flank" Companies of Line Regiments adopted these Swords (The Hit Peninsular War, Book & TV series Sharpe’s Rifles featured this pattern of Sword). This original 1796 Sabre by Woolley & Deakin is in good condition for its age. It has a single edged, fullered 33” Sabre blade (37 ¾” overall). The blade is undamaged & has staining consistent with age. The back of the blade is signed by the manufacturer ‘Woolley & Deakin’s Improv’d Steel’. Its cross guard with rounded langets, knuckle guard, pommel and ribbed grip are good condition. The ribbed wood grip has traces of its original leather covering and some original wire binding is present. The Sabre is complete with its original steel scabbard with 1 hanging ring. The scabbard has even patina with no cracks or dents. The price for this Napoleonic Wars era Cavalry Sword by a quality maker with Scabbard includes UK delivery. Sn 23484:41

Nation : British
Local Price : £1125.00

Superb, 1908 Pattern, Historical, British Cavalry Trooper's Sword by Mole & Wilkinson Sword Co. Issue of 1909. British Front Line Cavalry Issue, & 1918 Australian Light Horse Issue, Original 1918 Australian Light Horse Service Issue Buff Hide Sword Knot. Just returned from the workshop after 40 hours of expert hand polishing and conservation in order to return it, as close as possible, to its original issue bright polish finish. It revealed after all that expert effort it has just natural age wear and surface patination, and with no damage signs at all. It is now transformed back into its excellent condition for its age. We pride ourselves for the use of our expert conservation and restoration artisans, that are some of the very best available in the country, some expertly trained for over 40 years. Many types of conservation skills are now sadly lost, but some are still maintained, with no expense spared attitude in order to preserve historical artefacts for generations to come. With many original ordnance inspection stamps still present, an the earliest is {'09} 1909, with several others, {'14} 1914, {'17} 1917, {'24} 1924, {'36}1936. It still has its original WW1 Australian issue buff hide sword knot still attached, by Hepburn, Gale & Ross Ltd. The knot also shows over 100 years of completely natural aging and darkening, yet still retains its great condition. The Australian service pattern issue knot differed somewhat from the standard British service issue leather knot. Early British army regimental markings on the inner bowl, for the British front line regiments to which it was issued in 1909, and thus used at the outbreak of the war and through to the end of 1917, but its early war regimental markings were later struck out for its later war re-issue to the Australian Light Horse in 1918. No Australian Light Horse issue swords ever bore any Australian issue markings {certainly none that been found so far}. Likely as they were issued straight to the regiments direct at the front line in Turkey, and never went to the Australian ordnance until after the war. One of the earliest issued examples of the 1908 trooper's sword, issued and used by British front rank cavalry, lancers and hussars from 1914, right through 1914,15,16,17, until it was re-issued and sent to Australian forces in 1918, as a WW1 Australian service, Australian Light Horse 1908 trooper's sword. All the Australian issued swords came in 1918 to units in the Middle East and came from most British and Canadian cavalry units who were eventually dismounted in the trenches and had no further need for swords. The Australian regiment mostly used the 1908's in 1918 for routing entrenched Turkish forces positions. Before the availability of the swords the cavalry famously used their 1907 pattern hook quillon bayonets. In its earliest service, it would have seen service with, for example, such as the 6th Dragoon Guards. In August 1914, the 6th D.G, deployed to France as part of the British Expeditionary Force. It served throughout the First World War (1914-18) on the Western Front, fighting in many engagements in both a mounted and infantry role. These included Mons (1914), the Marne (1914), the first two battles of Ypres (1914 and 1915), the Somme (1916), Arras (1917), Cambrai (1917) and Amiens (1918). 6 DG remained as mounted cavalry throughout the war, but there were occasions, notably during March/April 1918, when they did duty in the trenches or helped stem an attack. For these occasions they were dismounted temporarily. An original sword as can be seen used to incredible effect in the magnificent epic, by Steven Spielberg, 'Warhorse'. An antique original issue trooper's sword with full ordnance markings, used in the frontline British cavalry regiments during WW1. A current Cavalry pattern still used today by all forms of the current British Cavalry. Considered to be the best designed cavalry sword ever made. In exceptionally good condition, a superb collector's item from the finest cavalry in the world. Steel bowl with inner part still with original darkening present. Its steel scabbard is superb, as is its traditional service issue hardened rubber grip with crosshatching. Early in WW1, cavalry skirmishes occurred on several fronts, and horse-mounted troops were widely used for reconnaissance. Britain's cavalry were trained to fight both on foot and mounted, but most other European cavalry still relied on the shock tactic of mounted charges. There were isolated instances of successful shock combat on the Western Front, where cavalry divisions also provided important mobile fire-power. Beginning in 1917, cavalry was deployed alongside tanks and aircraft, notably at the Battle of Cambrai, where cavalry was expected to exploit breakthroughs in the lines that the slower tanks could not. At Cambrai, troops from Great Britain, Canada, India and Germany participated in mounted actions. Cavalry was still deployed late in the war, with Allied cavalry troops harassing retreating German forces in 1918 during the Hundred Days Offensive, when horses and tanks continued to be used in the same battles. In comparison to their limited usefulness on the Western Front, "cavalry was literally indispensable" on the Eastern front and, in the Middle East, & Turkey.

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,100.00

English Officers 18th Century Hanger. Mid 18th century English officers hanger. Single fullered blade, showing no markings. The hilt has a steel, double bar guard and quillon. Olive type

Nation : Polish
Local Price : £1100.00

A Most Rare 18th-19th Century Nepalese Battle Kora With Highly Unusual Distinctive Flared Gold Inlaid Blade and Inside Cutting Edge and Skull Crusher Pommel. An exceptional example intended for both warfare and sacrifice, the hilt with guard and pommel in the form of flattened spheres, retaining all their original polish. The robust blade of characteristic form, with brass ferrule intact, expanding toward the cusped and obliquely-angled tip and sharpened on the convex edge. Grip retains original velvet fabric covering with silver wire binding applied. The blade is beautifully engraved, including a sunburst and an armoured arm holding a kora in the hand. . The Kora is possibly the oldest form of sword of the Gurkhas and it may well be that their phenomenal military success was largely due to their possession of such a terribly effective weapon." 'Kora,' has an inner cutting edge, with which those who use it skilfully are enabled to cut a foe in two at a single blow." Its appearance reminds of the European Sabre but instead of curving upwards (back) it has a wide tip, a forward curved blade, single edged on its concave side, the latter two characteristic sit shares with the Kukri knife. When used correctly the forward curved blade concentrates the power/energy of the strike to the curved area thus allowing more force to be utilised at the point of contact in each blow. It is designed with its practical application in mind, to chop/slash and not for Classical fencing, yet its usually light enough if the need arises. Like Nepal, the Kora & Kukri are strongly associated with the Gurkhas and was firstly illustrated in Col. William Kirkpatrick's work "An Account of the kingdom of Nepal” published in London, 1811 based on his travels in 1793 to Nepal. There both the Kukri and Kora is for the first time illustrated to the wider worlds public. The Kora was traditionally used warfare and personal protection, but also played and still plays a function in the religious sphere where it is used to behead sacrificial animals in one blow, otherwise believed to bring bad fortune and the sacrifice is considered useless. Thus both a skilled man and a formidable blade is needed, the Kora certainly passes the criteria!. Photo 10 in the gallery is of the Bagbhairab Temple, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal. They are Koras used from the battle of Kirtipur during the 1760`s.

Nation : -
Local Price : $1,095.00

WWII Nazi German 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger.

Nation : German
Local Price : $1,495.00

Named Prussian Infantry Officer’s Sword, First Quarter 19th C. Gilt brass hilt featuring upturned shell guards, rear quillon, and knuckle bow joining the faceted conical-shaped pommel with large button. Raised acanthus design on quillon, knuckle bow, and pommel. Wood grip with twisted silver wire wrap. Single-edged 33 1/4″ blade with broad full-length fuller stamped with maker’s mark “N.K” on the tang and etched with foliage, stands of arms, the royal cipher of King William Frederick III of Prussia (intertwined F and R over W, reigned 1797-1840), and “C—-Alter Major und Commandeur” (about 3/4″ between C and Alter deliberately scratched out) on one side and “Ersten Bataillon 25ten Infanterie Regiment” on the other side. Black leather-covered wood scabbard with brass throat and drag, broken and separated just above the drag and leather flaking. Condition of sword very good with most of the gilding remaining on guard, small dents to grip, and minor age staining on blade; scabbard poor, as noted. Overall length 39 3/8″, not including scabbard. Similar example ca. 1800 illustrated in “Europaische Hieb- und Stichwaffen”, fig. 442. During the Napoleonic Wars the 25th was under von Lutzow and at Waterloo it was in the II Corps, 5th Brigade. The 25th dates at least as far back as the reign of Frederick the Great and was heavily engaged throughout the Seven Years War and nearly destroyed at the Battle of Torgau in 1760, though this sword clearly post dates that. Further research could determine more of this sword’s undoubtedly interesting history.

Nation : Indian
Local Price : $1,495.00

Maratha (Indian) Firangi Sword, 17th/18th C. The firangi is a distinctive Indian cut-and-thrust sword dating back to the 16th Century, usually mounted with a European blade, and featuring a native hilt design. It was used by cavalry, particularly the Marathas, Rajputs, and Mughals. Its name derives from the Persian word farangi, meaning “foreigner”, referring to its imported European blade. They featured a distinctive hilt with circular pommel and attached spike at the end. This spike could be grasped for two-handed use, or used as an additional weapon in close quarters fighting. This example features a straight, single-edged 40 3/8″ (102.5 cm) European blade with one long and one short fuller, the shorter fuller with a series of stars and x’s and a European style cross mark at the end of the shorter fuller; double-edged for the last 10 1/2″. Iron hilt of traditional form, featuring figure-eight shaped hilt with double hashed border and decorative chiseled edge projections, broad integral knuckle guard chiseled ensuite and joining the cupped circular pommel, with slightly curved spike and integral waisted iron grip. Very good original condition with scattered light pitting and even gunmetal gray patina, the blade mostly smooth and retaining a sharp edge. Overall length 48 1/2″ (123.2 cm). Provenance: The prestigious Russell Char Collection, Las Vegas.

Nation : French
Local Price : $1,495.00

French First Empire Hussar Officer’s Saber, Early 19th C. Featuring brass hilt consisting of stirrup guard with twin langets and flat reverse quillon; lion head pommel with integral backstrap and small button. Leather grip with two-strands of twisted brass wire (loose, but unbroken). Curved 32 1/2″ (82.5 cm) single-edged blade with broad single fuller; etched, blued, and gilt over the upper third with floral decoration and stands of arms. Black leather scabbard with long brass drag and throat with frog stud (incomplete). Overall length 37 1/2″ (95.2 cm), not including scabbard. Blade bright, with some fading of the bluing, but retaining nearly all of its original gilding; the last 5″ of the blade with some moderate to heavy pitting, probably from long storage in the leather scabbard. While the scabbard fits the blade and follows the curvature of the blade, it appears that a piece is missing from the throat and it therefore does not seat against the hilt. Scabbard leather flaking, but the seam is completely intact. An attractive privately purchased sword for a light cavalry officer in Napoleon’s famed hussars or Chasseurs à cheval.

Nation : French
Local Price : $1,495.00

French Napoleonic Era Silver Hilted Senior Justice Official’s Sword. During the 19th Century, the French developed many beautiful styles of swords that set the standard for nearly every other Western country to imitate. Many of the 19th C US model swords were almost exact copies of the French patterns. This was also a time in Europe when nearly every gentleman and government official had a sword as a part of his wardrobe. This example finer than most, with silver hilt (most were brass) consisting of beautiful down-curved shell guard depicting Lady Justica with the Scales of Justice and the Ten Commandments amid floral decoration in low relief, lion head reverse quillon, and elegant scrolled knuckle guard connecting to the forward-canted scroll pommel, all with beautiful decoration in low relief. Reeded Mother of Pearl slab grips with side straps beautifully decorated with a series of interconnecting circles. Straight 32 1/2″ (82.5 cm) hollow-ground blade of diamond section, the upper third blued and gilt with floral decoration; maker’s mark “W” on the forte. Its scabbard, likely of leather with silver mounts decorated ensuite, is sadly no longer present. The hilt and grips excellent; blade with some fading in the blue and gilt decoration and minor rust marking. Overall length 37 3/4″ (95.9 cm). Such a sword would be the type carried on formal occasions by the fictional prosecutor Villefort in Alexandre Dumas’ famous novel “The Count of Monte Cristo”, and dates to the same period.

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : $1,495.00

Japanese WWII Type 95 NCO Katana Sword. The Japanese NCO (non-commissioned officer) swords were introduced on September 16, 1935. They were machine made and came in six different variations, however, two of the variations were not officially recognized by the Japanese Imperial Army. These swords were also issued to officer candidates on September 17, 1940. While their overall shape and appearance is similar to traditional Japanese katanas, they featured a cast tsuka (grip), which was painted to simulate traditional tsuka with rayskin cover, menuki and silk wrap. This made them easier and cheaper to produce and also offered more durability. Early models had cast copper tsukas, most later examples were of aluminum, and late war examples even made of wood. This example with bright 27 3/8″ (measured tip to guard) slightly curved single-edged blade with single fuller running nearly its full length. One-piece cast aluminum tsuka (hilt), painted brown, with top latch; the base ferrule stamped with maker Ijima Token Seisakusho factory mark and Kokura Arsenal stamp. There is one other inspection stamp that we cannot make out. Cast 9mm thick brass tsuba (guard) with pebbled surface and raised edge. Steel scabbard with single carry ring, painted olive green. The top securing latch and thick brass tsuba indicate that this is an early production second pattern, made for career soldiers between 1938 and mid-1941. After that time the latch was moved to the side and tsubas were of thinner iron instead of brass. Oddly, neither the blade nor the scabbard bear a serial number, which is found on almost all other examples. Hilt shows wear and loss of paint on the high spots, blade smooth with a couple small spots of light corrosion; scabbard with some chips to the paint, but no dents. Overall length 36″ (91.4 cm), not including scabbard. The Japanese were the last army to regularly use swords in battle.

Nation : British
Local Price : $1,495.00

English Plug Bayonet by John Hathaway, ca. 1690. Featuring tapering 11 ½” single-edged wedge-section blade, double-edged for the last 5 1/4″. The forte is deeply stamped on one side with the Blazing Star mark assigned to John Hathaway by the Worshipful Company of Cutlers of London on September 26, 1689 and also an unidentified King’s Head mark (KH18 in R.D.C. Evans’ “The Plug Bayonet”) . While the King’s Head was a mark used by Solingen makers Weyersberg and Wundes, this mark is clearly different, as all the German Kings Head marks are left facing profiles, whereas this one is right facing. The brass hilt is of the type known as the Winged Figure Series in Evans’ book and the slightly upturned quillons and pommel both feature this three-dimensional figure. The grip is of turned walnut with a brass ferrule at the base and tapering crimped pommel cap with integral winged figure finial. Overall length 17 5/8″. Blade with light pitting, hilt and grip near excellent. A very fine example of a classic English plug bayonet of the period of James II and the ascension of William of Orange. Another example by this maker, formerly in the 2003 catalog of Peter Finer, Ltd. is currently being offered by a UK dealer for 2825 British Pounds (nearly $4000 USD).

Nation : -
Local Price : $1,495.00

European Field Sword/Rapier, Last Quarter 17th C. Iron hilt with single side ring filled with plate pierced and chiseled with scrolling acanthus decoration; diagonal scrolled quillon, and knuckle bow connected to ovoid pommel; each chiseled with diagonal fluting. Grip with original fine twisted iron wire, finished with Turks heads top and bottom. Slender 28 3/4” (73 cm) blade of flattened diagonal section, with 7 1/4” central fuller with stylized stamped “EN TOLEDO” on both sides and anchor mark at the fuller’s end. Very good original condition, showing wear and light pitting, having never been apart. Overall length 34” (86.4 cm).

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,050.00

Rare Russian M1843 Luttich Carbine Bayonet by P J Malherbe. Leaf-shaped, double-edged blade with short, narrow central fuller. Brass cross hilt with twin forward-curving quillons, ribbed solid brass grip. External leaf spring secured with a single screw, its fixed button protruding from the opposite side of the grip. Black leather washer. No scabbard. The ricasso of the blade is stamped on one side with the maker’s mark ‘P J MALHERBE A LIÈGE’ above an inspection stamp and the number ‘2’. The hilt is stamped next to the leaf spring near the pommel with a crown over ‘B’. The .704 calibre Brunswick rifle was designed by Captain Berners, a Jaeger officer of the Brunswick Army, and adopted with some modifications by the British Army in 1836. The Russian Imperial Army essentially copied the British Brunswick as their M1843 Luttich Carbine. The carbines and associated bayonets were manufactured on their behalf in Liège, Belgium by the gunmaker Pierre Joseph Malherbe – “Lüttich” is the German name for Liège. Numbers produced are uncertain but low – anecdotally I read that the observed serial numbers on the carbines have been below 1000, and production of the bayonets was probably equal. The Luttich carbines were used in the Crimean War, issued to specialist Russian sharpshooters as it was the only rifled long arm in their arsenal. The British had already replaced the Brunswick with the improved Minie rifle issued to all their infantry, and introduced the new Enfield rifle over the course of the conflict. Examples of the Luttich found outside Russia may well have been originally taken as trophies in that conflict. The blade’s lower section has some light patination and spots of pitting, a larger patch of pitting around the tip section on one side. The tip of the blade is slightly chipped. The hilt is in good condition with an even patina. The locking mechanism moves freely.

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,050.00

Georgian Officers Silver Hilted Sword. Georgian period, English silver hilted officers sword. The hilt is of the 1788 pattern style, having a single knuckle bow and short langets along with a

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,050.00

1796 Light Cavalry Troopers Sword. Ref 9110. A 1796 Light Cavalry Troopers Sword, 37&157; overall, 32 1/2&157; curved fullered blade. Regulation stirrup shaped hilt with ribbed leather covered grip. In its original iron scabbard stamped Osbourn on back edge, two suspension rings. Circa 1800&194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; Sword and scabbard sleepy condition, blade very good but covered in old grease, scabbard and hilt with light old rust, would clean up very well..&194;&160;Grip leather worn.&194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; Images courtesy of West Street Antiques (https://antiquearmsandarmour.com/)

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,050.00

British Warwickshire Yeomanry Cavalry Officer’s Full Dress Mameluke Sword by Hamburger Rogers & Co.. Curved, unfullered, hatchet-pointed blade with false edge. Mameluke hilt cast with foliate motifs, with langets and leaf rosette finials. Ivory scale grips secured with decorative rivets, sword knot hole with brass rim. No washer. Scabbard with steel body, steel throat piece, ornate cross-shaped brass band fittings for the hanging rings and ornate brass fitting at the chape. Blade 27 7/8 inches in length, the sword 33¼ inches overall. The blade is etched on one side with the retailer ‘HAMBURGER ROGERS & Co 30 King St Covent Garden London’, as well as crossed lances with banners and foliate motifs including oak leaves with acorns. It is etched on the other side with further foliage and acorns. Hamburger & Co. was a firm of gold & silver lacemen established in 1812. As lacemen they produced uniforms for court and cavalry officers, and like many military outfitters also retailed swords. The brothers William and John Rogers joined the partnership in 1840 and it became Hamburger, Rogers & Co. until 1918, so this sword must postdate 1840. Their swords were made by others – the firms Mole, Wilkinson and Reeves all supplied them at various times – but Hamburger was nonetheless notable for supplying unusual regimental swords, having extensive trade with the regiments of the Household Cavalry (which used their own patterns of sword and procured them outside the usual channels) and later procuring custom trooper’s swords for the Westminster Dragoons. The ‘mameluke’ sword was initially introduced to Europeans during Napoleon’s Egyptian campaigns of 1798-1801, where he fought against and was impressed by the local Mamluk cavalry. The Duke of Wellington owned and carried a mameluke sword from his service in India, and it became an outright craze among British officers to have one as a dress sword. This unofficial trend became officially acknowledged in the 1822 cavalry dress regulations as well as in the 1831 Pattern staff officer’s mameluke sword, which is still carried by General Officers to this day. Among the light cavalry the mameluke sword was of iconic status: even after Dress Regulations were brought in every Lancer and Hussar regiment retained its own unique variation on the type: always richly decorated and often incorporating regimental motifs in their design. See Chapter 12 of the British Cavalry Sword 1788-1912 by Richard Dellar for extensive discussion of these variations. Plate 12.16 of the same volume (page 115) depicts an identical mameluke to this one, marked to the Warwickshire Yeomanry and dated c1860-70, which enables identification of this unmarked version. Not every mameluke of a given unit bears regimental etching to prove it: being officer’s swords they would have been privately purchased and such etching would have been an optional extra – this example is well etched but with a more generic pattern. Four independent troops of yeomanry were raised in the county of Warwickshire in 1794, in Packington, Birmingham, Rugby and Kineton, each of 54 men. These were combined in 1796 to form the Warwickshire Regiment of Yeomanry Cavalry, headquartered at Warwick, which grew to eight troops by 1854. County yeomanry regiments were composed of (or sponsored by) wealthy gentlemen and their fine uniforms and horses made them great local spectacles and sources of pride for their communities. They also had a law enforcement role: the regiment was first called out in 1795 to aid the civil power in suppressing a riot in Birmingham. This was repeated for the waves of Chartist riots in Birmingham in 1839, 1842 and 1848. The regiment saw no action overseas until the Boer War, in which it contributed volunteers to the Imperial Yeomanry – in 1900, 5 officers and 116 men formed the 5 th (Warwickshire) Company of the 2 nd Battalion, then a second contingent of 146 men followed in 1901 which became the 103 rd Company. The 5 th Company saw combat as mounted infantry, most notably in May 1900, when they were ordered to hold a drift (ford) on the Orange River known as Kheis Drift. The drift led to a wooded river island held by a sizeable party of Boers, which fired on them when they approached. British artillery bombarded the island, then the Warwickshire Company were ordered to cross the river and attack. The artillery had not deterred the Boers, who laid in wait then opened fire as the British crossed on horseback. Corporal Baxter, one of the lead men, was left wounded in the water, his horse killed under him. Rather than retreating his comrades rushed to his aid despite heavy enemy fire: Trooper Lane and the company commander Major Orr-Ewing were killed recovering Baxter and six others wounded before the withdrawal was complete. Baxter died of his wounds the following night, the incident marking the first casualties in the regiment’s 106 years of history. In the First World War volunteers from the regiment served with the 2 nd Mounted Division, fighting as infantry at Gallipoli in 1915. It was transferred to the Australian Mounted Division in 1917, fighting as cavalry in numerous battles in Palestine including the charge at Huj in 1917, one of the last great charges of the British cavalry. It was then amalgamated into the 100th (Warwickshire and South Nottinghamshire Yeomanry) Battalion, Machine Gun Corps, serving on the Western Front in 1918. After WW1 the Warwickshire Yeomanry was one of the few regiments which remained as true cavalry – it entered WW2 as part of the 1 st Cavalry Division, Britain’s last horseback division, garrisoning Palestine in 1940 and fighting in Iraq and Syria in early 1941. In August 1941 its division was finally mechanized as the 10th Armoured Division, which fought in North Africa and Italy. It was amalgamated with the Worcestershire Yeomanry in 1957 to form the Queen's Own Warwickshire and Worcestershire Yeomanry. There are two present-day descendant units: B (Warwickshire and Worcestershire Yeomanry) Squadron of The Royal Yeomanry and 54 (Queen's Own Warwickshire and Worcestershire Yeomanry) Support Squadron of the Royal Corps of Signals. Some small spots of patination and cleaned pitting to the blade, some on the etching. The grips are solidly attached with no cracking. The brass components have a moderate patina. The scabbard has a dent on one side, some dark patination and some pitting to the steel, both heavier towards the chape end. One of the hilt finials is very slightly bent forwards. Due to the ivory used in the grip, this sword cannot be exported from the UK . It has been declared and registered as antique ivory under the provisions of the UK Ivory Act and therefore can be sold within the UK. Please note that this is a one-time registration: if you purchase this sword and wish to resell it you must register it again.

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,050.00

British WW1 1907 Pattern Bayonet with Early Hooked Quillon, 2nd Battalion Loyal Lancashire Regiment, East African Campaign. Straight single-fullered knife blade, steel hilt with muzzle ring and distinctive forward-curving lower quillon, wood slab grips secured by two screws, steel beaked pommel with locking button. Brown leather No. 1 Mk 2 scabbard with steel locket & teardrop frog stud and steel chape piece. Brown leather 1914 Pattern frog with buckled retaining strap and rear strap to attach a helve carrier. This bayonet is still in its original configuration with hooked lower quillon and no oil hole: the quillon was ordered to be removed from new production bayonets in October 1913 and existing examples were often removed by grinding during repair. The ricasso is stamped on one side with a crown over 1907 (the pattern), 11 ‘10, indicating the manufacture date to be November 1910 and the maker’s mark ‘EFD’ for the Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield. It is stamped on the other side with a ‘broad arrow’ War Department stores mark, two crown inspection marks with ‘E’ for Enfield, a small stamp made up of another broad arrow over ‘EFD’ over ‘51’, and an ‘X’ indicating that the blade passed a manufacturer’s bending test – this appears to have been double-stamped. The pommel is stamped with ‘2.N.L.’, indicating the 2 nd Battalion, The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, and the weapon number ‘479’. The scabbard is identically stamped at the throat with ‘479’, confirming that they are an original pair, and next to the staple on the throat and chape pieces with a faint mark that looks like ‘AM’ over ‘OA.12’ – this probably refers to a manufacturer. The leather body of the scabbard is stamped next to the seam with the date ‘13’ as well as ‘1113’, ‘I^M’, (where the ^ is a broad arrow), which I think is an Indian stores mark, and the letter ‘A’. The rear of the frog is faintly, informally marked by poking dots and scratching lines, with what looks like ‘18278’ and ‘F.T.’, which might be a previous owner’s initials and soldier number. The frog is of the British 1914 Pattern (part of the Infantry Equipment, Pattern 1914 set of leather webbing). It retains the strap on its reverse side which could be used to attach the helve carrier for an entrenching tool. The 2 nd Battalion of the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment was one of only two British battalions deployed to East Africa during the First World War, and the only battalion of British regulars (the other being the newly formed 25th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers). At the outbreak of the war it was deployed to Bangalore, India, joining the 27 th (Bangalore) Brigade of the British Indian Army. The Bangalore Brigade was tasked with invading German East Africa via the port of Tanga (in modern-day Tanzania), arriving in November 1914. Despite a substantial numerical advantage this attack, now known as the Battle of Tanga, failed with disproportionate casualties for the invasion force and substantial losses of equipment. The 2 nd Battalion had made better progress than most of the British-Indian force but had to withdraw back to their transport ships, which took them to Mombasa. The German East African forces fought a highly mobile guerilla campaign ranging across what is now Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, the Congo, Rwanda, Burundi and Mozambique, under the capable command of Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck. While their strength rose to a peak of 11,000 men at the end of 1915 they remained far outnumbered by British Empire forces, who also had support from Belgian and Portuguese allies. Both sides suffered greatly from supply shortages and disease, and the 2nd Battalion was no exception – it had to be withdrawn from the fight in May 1916 due to ill health among its troops. Early German successes such as Tanga did not translate to long-term advantage, and from 1916 on they were forced out of German East Africa and ground down by the diverse British Empire force, by then under the command of equally capable guerilla fighter Jan Smuts. Their last 1,500 men surrendered in accordance with the Armistice in November 1918. After recuperating in South Africa the 2 nd Battalion was transferred to Egypt in January 1917. It seems to have remained in poor condition and was posted to guard lines of communication. In May 1918 it arrived in France and was attached to the 34 th Division, with which it took part in various battles of the Hundred Days Offensive in the closing stages of the war. The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment became the Loyal Regiment (North Lancashire) from 1921. It was amalgamated with the Lancashire Regiment in 1970 to form the Queen's Lancashire Regiment, which merged with two others in 2006 to form the present-day Duke of Lancaster's Regiment. There is good reason to think that this bayonet was carried by the 2 nd Battalion during their time campaigning in East Africa. We know that before the war the 2 nd Battalion was posted to India and had been there since 1910, the year of this bayonet’s manufacture – before that date it had been in Mauritius so it was certainly away from home when the new bayonet was delivered to them. The scabbard is dated 1913, is probably of Indian manufacture but is identically numbered to the bayonet, suggesting they were brought together in the regimental armoury in 1913 while it was stationed there. This gives the overall picture of pre-war equipment that would have been part of the 2 nd Battalion’s stores in India as of 1914, meaning it is very likely to have been taken with them and carried into the Battle of Tanga and subsequent engagements. The blade is mostly bright, one area of spotted pitting and patination to the spine. The blade retains its blued area at the ricasso. The hilt, exposed tang and pommel have a blued finish. The wood grips have only a couple of dents and some patches of oil staining. The leather scabbard body has light rubbing and surface-level cracking. It is quite flexible, and one should take care to support it once the blade is withdrawn from it. The scabbard fittings are blued, one dent to the chape piece which does not interfere with sheathing and drawing. The frog is in good condition, its leather flexible, some rubbing to the edges on the front side and the retaining strap. One small keyhole-shaped hole to the rear side of the belt loop, just under 1cm long.

Nation : American
Local Price : 1,450.00 USD

CONFEDERATE CUTLASS. Adapted from a captured Union 1860 pattern cavalry saber and patterned after the US model 1860 cutlass, probably by a ship's blacksmith. The blade with MANSFIELD AND LAMB maker's mark to the ricasso and US 1865 opposite. The blade shortened to 24 ¾” with the point reshaped and thinned appropriately. The hilt with the side bars removed and replaced with a brass semi bowl guard. Original wire wrapped leather covered grip, well worn. The hilt with dark patina. The blade with surface rusting which would clean easily, but should be left to preserve the character. The Confederate Navy protected Confederate harbors and engaged with the Union at blockaded ports to draw off gunships allowing blockade runner to dock. As well, the Confederate Navy sailed the globe disrupting supply ships headed to the north. To that end, Jefferson Davis in 1861 declared that the Confederate government would issue letters of marque, to any wishing to aid the South against US shipping, thus establishing privateers under the Confederate flag. The most illustrious of Confederate naval ships was the CSS Shenandoah which traveled as far as Australia and the Indian Ocean, capturing or sinking 38 vessels and remaining active until November of 1865. It was the Shenandoah which fired the last shot (across the bow of a whaler in the Aleutians) of the Civil War.

Nation : Chinese
Local Price : £1000.00

An Antique Ching Dynasty Chinese Small Sword Jian, Late 18th Early 19th century. Near Identical to Admiral Sir James Hanway Plumbridge's Sword in the National Maritime Museum Collection. This sword we acquired only last week due to our another example {now sold} that was shown on our website last week and immediately sold on. A Chinese jian sword, double edged blade lined darkwood grip, tortoishell covered scabbard, with typical stylized brass mounts, typically decorated with a traditional, intricate, bat and seal design. Double edged blade. Overall with stunning original patination that has been now revealed. It has just returned from ten hours of museum grade hand conservation and polishing.Thanks to such extraordinarily successful efforts, this would be a Chinese antique sword that would unlikely be to improve upon. Likely brought back to England as a souvenir of the Opium War period to the Boxer Rebellion. Truly original, antique, Chinese weapons are very scarce indeed, as historically, few swords were ever brought back from China. Porcelain and silk were far more popular and preferable souvenirs and exports for Europeans, and in China, in the mid 20th century, nearly all the surviving antique edged weapons were melted down and destroyed in the era of Mao, under Chairman Mao's Cultural Revolutionary instructions, in order to create new steel. A fabulous example that has breathtaking natural age patina. A near identical sword was once belonging to Admiral Sir James Hanway. His family believed he wore it as a midshipman at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. It is on display in the National Maritime Museum, exhibit number; WPN1157. Described as follows Chinese sword, which belonged to Admiral Sir James Hanway Plumbridge (1787-1863). The hilt of the sword consists of a gilt pommel and crosspiece with very short down-turned quillons, and a fluted brown grip. The hilt is ornamented with a design of bats, which are a symbol of good luck. The steel blade is straight and double-edged. The point of the blade has evidently been broken off; it is about an inch too short for the scabbard and is rather roughly ground. The wooden scabbard is covered with lacquered paper actually tortoishell, and has four gilt lockets and a chape, which is ornamented with a design of bats. The two middle lockets are fitted with loops. This sword was offered to the National Maritime Museum as the sword which was worn by Admiral Sir James Hanway Plumbridge when he was a Midshipman at Trafalgar. It is inconceivable that he wore a Chinese weapon at Trafalgar. He probably obtained the sword during one of his three commissions in the East Indies. Admiral Sir James Hanway Plumbridge (1787-1863) entered the Royal Navy on the 6th September 1799 and was a Midshipman in HMS 'Leda' in the expedition to Egypt in 1801. At Trafalgar he was acting 6th Lieutenant in HMS 'Defence', and on the 20th August 1806 he was confirmed in rank. See photos 9 and 10 in the gallery, it shows the admiral's identical Jian sword on display in the National Maritime Museum, the photos are sadly poor quality The two paintings in the gallery are original Chinese gouache of a seated Ching Emperor, and his sword bearer, holding the same type of Jian sword, but with a green tortoiseshell scabbard. The antique Chinese jian is a straight, double-edged sword used in China for over 2,500 years, with the earliest examples dating to the 7th century BC. We actually have some original, ancient jian museum pieces, from this era, acquired by us from the world renown Dove Collection. See them offered for sale within our website. It was a multi-purpose weapon, optimized for thrusting but also capable of cutting and slashing, and was a symbol of status. The design was effective and remained relatively consistent over long periods, with minor variations in length, weight, and balance. The jian's most defining feature is its straight, double-edged blade. While it could be used for both cutting and thrusting, it was often considered more optimized for thrusting than the single-edged dao (sabre). The jian was a symbol of power and status, wielded by the elite and sometimes carried as a symbol of authority. Its use dates back to the Spring and Autumn period, with some of the earliest specimens being the Sword of Goujian. Design variations: The length, balance, and weight of the jian varied significantly across different periods and purposes. It is a crucial tool in traditional Chinese martial arts training. Military use: It was a formidable weapon on the battlefield and, due to its length and reach, was sometimes used like a long spear to favour thrusting techniques. The jian is a significant symbol in Chinese culture and history, frequently appearing in films, historical reenactments, and museum exhibits. Antique jian are valuable as historical artifacts, collectibles, and striking decorative pieces. The jian is a double-edged straight sword used in China for the last 2,500 years. The first Chinese sources that mention the jian date to the 7th century BC during the Spring and Autumn period;47 one of the earliest specimens being the Sword of Goujian. Historical one-handed versions have blades varying from 45 to 80 centimeters (17.7 to 31.5 inches) in length. The weight of an average sword of 70-centimeter (28-inch) blade-length would be in a range of approximately 700 to 900 grams (1.5 to 2 pounds). There are also larger two-handed versions used for training by many styles of Chinese martial arts. In Chinese folklore, it is known as the "Gentleman of Weapons" and is considered one of the four major weapons, along with the gun (staff), qiang (spear), and the dao. The bottom section of the tortoishell has small areas of repair.

Nation : Spanish
Local Price : £1,000.00

18th century Spanish Rapier. A good example of an early 18th century Spanish Rapier. Twisted wire grip, with an iron bulb pommel and an asymmetric shell guard. Deep double fullers stretching halfway down the blade, with a pleasing overall patina. Overall length 104cm, blade length 84cm. Solid overall with no movement in the blade or guard.Coming from the waning years of rapier production this piece was probably made for the Spanish market, potentially for their colonies in South America, where the rapier continued to enjoy robust popularity.

Nation : French
Local Price : $995.00

Late 17th C Officer’s Sword, French or German. Steel hilt featuring oval side ring with central chiseled decoration, filled with an inserted plate finely pierced and chiseled with foliage and birds. Single quillon with downturned acorn finial. Knuckle bow chiseled ensuite and joining the ovoid pommel with button. Original spirally carved wood grip (possibly ebony). Broad 26 1/8″ double-edged blade of flattened diamond section with long oval-section ricasso, retaining traces of an engraved design. Very good condition, the metal cleaned and showing patches of light pitting. Overall length 31 5/8″ (80.3 cm).

Nation : British
Local Price : £995.00

A most Historical 17th-18th Century Indian Hodson's Horse Sikh Long Khanda Sword From the Siege and Relief Of Lucknow. Battle Trophies of an Irish Captain Of the 32nd Foot, Capt. H.G.Browne From a Collection Swords From the Siege and Relief Of Lucknow.. The 32nd (Cornwall) Regiment of Foot played a key role in defending the Residency during the Siege of Lucknow in the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859). After the British annexation of Oudh, the 32nd's mess house, the Khursheed Manzil, was occupied by the regiment, which then helped fortify the Residency. Under Colonel John Inglis, the regiment held out for 140 days, winning four Victoria Crosses for acts of gallantry during the prolonged siege. The regiment was retitled the 32nd (Cornwall) Regiment of Foot (Light Infantry) in recognition of its heroic actions during the defense of Lucknow. When the Indian Mutiny broke out, the 32nd Regiment of Foot was stationed at Lucknow and was a cornerstone of the British defence of the Residency. The regiment's commander, Colonel John Inglis, took command of the garrison after the death of the Chief Commissioner, Sir Henry Lawrence. The 32nd Regiment of Foot endured constant attacks, severe casualties from intense heat, and the ravages of cholera during the 140-day siege. Gifted to the family by Irish born Capt. H.G.Browne {later Colonel of the 100th Foot} who died just before WW1 and was buried near his home on the Isle of Wight. 17th to 18th century Indian tulwar swords and this super, long khanda, all to be sold seperately. Some could make a fabulous display paired and crossed. Some are in great condition, but obviously used in combat at Lucknow, so they all saw considerable service. Including one has had its knuckle bow blasted in half, possibly by cannon shot, and one has so many combat sword cuts on its edge they are almost too numerous to count. One has a very early blade that has considerable age pitting. A very impressive piece for the display of its historical context as a sword of battle. This khanda was likely presented to Capt browne by an officer of Hodson's Horse, possibly Lt. Mecham. Hodsons horse were a loyal Indian regiment that were present at the victory of the final siege and capture of Lucknow. Hodson's Horse went to the relief of Lucknow and participated in the operations leading to the city's final capture in March 1858. Major Hodson's Death: Major Hodson was killed during the final assault on Lucknow. The khanda has an open basket hilt with wide hand protection. The name firangi meaning foreigner was also apparently given to swords of this style these somewhat later in the 17th Century, as they were mounted with European blades, imported by the Portugese, which were highly valued. Some blades were locally made in the European style. The blades were mounted on the Khanda style hilt and with the long spike extending from the pommel which enabled them to be used as two handed swords. The firangi sword characteristically had a straight blade of backsword form (single edged). The blade often incorporated one, two, or three fullers (grooves) and had a spear-tip shaped point. The sword could be used to both cut and thrust. The longer blades were often rather flexible. Examples with narrow rapier blades have survived, though in small numbers. The hilt was of the type sometimes called the "Indian basket-hilt" and was identical to that of another Indian straight-bladed sword the khanda. The hilt afforded a substantial amount of protection for the hand and had a prominent spike projecting from the pommel which could be grasped, resulting in a two-handed capability for the sword. Like other contemporary Indian swords the hilt of the firangi was usually of iron and the tang of the blade was attached to the hilt using a very strong resin, additionally, the hilt to blade connection was reinforced by projections from the hilt onto either face of the forte of the blade which were riveted together though a hole passing through the blade. Because of its length the firangi is usually regarded as primarily a cavalry weapon. Illustrations suggest a 16th-century date for the development of the sword, though early examples appear to have had simpler cross-guard hilts, similar to those of the talwar. The sword has been especially associated with the Marathas, who were famed for their cavalry. However, the firangi was widely used by the Mughals and those peoples who came under their rule, including Sikhs and Rajputs. Images of Mughal potentates holding firangis, or accompanied by retainers carrying their masters' firangis, suggest that the sword became a symbol of martial virtue and power. Photographs of Indian officers of Hodson's Horse (an irregular cavalry unit raised by the British) show that the firangi was still in active use at the time of the Indian Mutiny in 1857-58 The khanda can generally be a double-edge but can be a single edged straight sword. It is often featured in religious iconography, theatre and art depicting the ancient history of India. Some communities venerate the weapon as a symbol of Shiva. First Siege Full-scale rebellion reached Lucknow on May 30 and Lawrence was compelled to use the British 32nd Regiment of Foot to drive the rebels from the city. Improving his defenses, Lawrence conducted a reconnaissance in force to the north on June 30, but was forced back to Lucknow after encountering a well-organized sepoy force at Chinat. Falling back to the Residency, Lawrence's force of 855 British soldiers, 712 loyal sepoys, 153 civilian volunteers, and 1,280 non-combatants was besieged by the rebels. Comprising around sixty acres, the Residency defenses were centered on six buildings and four entrenched batteries. In preparing the defenses, British engineers had wanted to demolish the large number of palaces, mosques, and administrative buildings that surrounded the Residency, but Lawrence, not wishing to further anger the local populace, ordered them saved. As a result, they provided covered positions for rebel troops and artillery when attacks began on July 1. The next day Lawrence was mortally wounded by a shell fragment and died on July 4. Command devolved to Colonel Sir John Inglis of the 32nd Foot. Though the rebels possessed around 8,000 men, a lack of unified command prevented them from overwhelming Inglis' troops. The sieges and reliefs of Lucknow cost the British around 2,500 killed, wounded, and missing while rebel losses are not known. Though Outram and Havelock wished to clear the city, Campbell elected to evacuate as other rebel forces were threatening Cawnpore. While British artillery bombarded the nearby Kaisarbagh, the non-combatants were removed to Dilkuska Park and then on to Cawnpore. To hold the area, Outram was left at the easily held Alambagh with 4,000 men. The fighting at Lucknow was seen as a test of British resolve and the final day of the second relief produced more Victoria Cross winners than any other single day. Lucknow was retaken by Campbell the following March. A photo in the gallery picture shows members of Hodson's Horse, a body of loyal Indian horsemen formed during the Indian Mutiny by Lieutenant William Hodson. Their distinctive uniforms included scarlet turbans and shoulder sashes over beige tunics. Beato probably took this photograph shortly after the final capture of Lucknow in March 1858. Hodson was killed during the assault. There is some confusion over the identity of the two British officers, but it seems most likely to be Lieutenant Clifford Henry Mecham (standing) and Assistant Surgeon Thomas Anderson (sitting). Anderson cared for Hodson after he was wounded and was with him when he died on 11 March 1858. 37 inch long blade

Nation : British
Local Price : £995.00

The Royal Scots Regiment Basket Hilted Sword, GVR. Origin: United Kingdom, Culture: Scottish, Period: 1910 - 1936. A basket-hilted sword of an officer of The Royal Scots, also known as The Royal Regiment, the oldest and most senior infantry regiment of the line in the British Army, first raised in 1633 during the reign of Charles I. The sword bears the cypher of King George V, placing it to the early 20th century. The regiment saw

Nation : British
Local Price : £985.00

British Heavy Cavalry 1821 Officers Sword. British Heavy Cavalry 1821 Officers Sword with steel bowl guard pierced with honeysuckle design and fish skin grip with age wear please see images. The pipe back blade slightly curved with spear point being double edged for the last 11 inches. Complete with steel scabbard with two loose rings throat missing. Overall length 42 inch the blade 36 inch #arms