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Nation : Chinese
Local Price : £1295

Click and use the code >25382 to search for this item on the dealer website Fine Scarce, Antique, Chinese Dadao Sword, Ching Dynasty. Used From the Opium Wars and The Boxer Rebellion. The Ching or Qing Dynasty Was Founded From 1644 and Ruled Until 1912.

Nation : British
Local Price : €1600

Punjabi serpentine hilted pesh-kabz - From the knife-making center of Bhera in the Punjab, using finely polished serpentine..

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £1,275.00

WW2 1944 Dated Japanese Officer’s Arsenal Gunto Sword With Smith Signed Tang ‘KATSU NORI’, Scabbard With Leather Field Service Cover, Expert Assessment & Carry Bag / Cover. Sn 20891 -. An original late WW2 Japanese officers sword. The sword has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of his hand written notes and illustrations accompany the sword. In extracts from his notes he states “An arsenal blade (no stamps) Murato bar stock steel, oil tempered with an artificial temperline put on with polishing stones. Late war quality dated 1944 signed ‘Katsu or Kiyo or Tatsu Nori’ (Katsu Nori is the preferred reading). In bright condition. Only one man in my books using this name. An R.J.J (army approved smith) in Tottori. Family name Yoshida probably not him. He was a good smith. Couple of finger marks some scratches. Saya plain honoki wood (no paint) with a tidy leather cover. Tsuba gunto pattern, cast brass all its gilt. Late war quality mixed metal seppa washers. Tsuka hilt gunto pattern all complete brown ito bind and fish skin intact. Hilt mounts all their finish. No sarute loop. Menuki lost its gilt. A very tidy example of a late war arsenal officer’s Gunto”. In his illustrations of the tang and blade he describes the cutting edge of the blade length as 65 cm & full length as 85.5 cm. He also translates the tang date and smith signature and describes other blade characteristics and dimensions (illustrated in image 2). The sword is accompanied by a cloth carry bag cover. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20891

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £1,275.00

WW2 1943 Japanese Officer’s Type 98 Shin Gunto Arsenal Katana Sword With Dated & Smith Signed Tang ‘Bishu (province) Ju (living in) Masa Hide (art name) Saku (made this)’, Scabbard & Expert Assessment. Sn 20902 -. An original WW2 dated Japanese Officer’s Sword with signed tang. The sword has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of his hand written notes and illustrations accompany the sword. In extracts from his notes he states “A Type 98 shin gunto army officer’s sword dated 1943, with no arsenal stamps. Looks like an oil tempered showa to which has undergone the Yaki Ire process producing a nioi edge to hamon after heating and quenching in oil. Looks medium quality. It is signed by its maker ‘Bishu (province) Ju (living in) Masa Hide (art name) Saku (made this)’. There are 3 men working in the war time period 1939-45 using this name but none with Bishu place of residence. Needs more research to identify which man. Bright condition showing through surface scratches & staining. Needs a polish. Saya scabbard is expensive for its time, aluminium (light weight but reacts with paint finish & throws it off over time. Paint patchy in places). Tsuba gunto pattern with mosy of gilt gone marked with unknown inspector’s mark (illustrated in image 2). Tsuka good gunto pattern all complete with working safety catch & cord for sarute loop. Brown ito wrap dirty. Bronze finish still on metal fittings, some gilt left on menuki. Worthy of restoration and research. Nice example of its type”. In his illustrations Bill translates the tang signature and 1943 date. He describes the cutting edge as 64.5 cm and total length 86 cm. He also describes and illustrates other blade measurements and characteristics (illustrated in image 2). The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20902

Nation : French
Local Price : £1250.00

French Heavy Cavalry Troopers Sword. A French AN XIII Heavy Cavalry Troopers Sword, With spear point blade cut with twin broad fullers on each face and signed along the back edge, ‘M. FACTURE IMP. LE DU KLINGENTHAL, JUIN 1811' the ricasso struck with inspectors marks, brass three bar guard, leather bound grip, (original wire missing) original steel scabbard with two suspension rings. Dimensions: Blade Length: Overall Length:

Nation : -
Local Price : £1,250.00

Silver Hilted Infantry Officers Sword Hallmarked London 1794. Silver Hilted Infantry Officers Sword Hallmarked London 1794 The hilt well hallmarked and in good condition with wire wrapped grip and maker marked FT. The straight blade double edged with visible engraving and solid but has a area of deep pitting for about 10cm overall length 98cm the blade 81cm

Nation : -
Local Price : £1,250.00

US Ames Model 1861 Naval Cutlass. US Ames Model 1861 Naval Cutlass date stamped 1861 on the ricasso plus Ames Mfe Co Chicopee Mass on the reverse. Brass half basket riveted to knuckle guard with leather grip bound with twisted brass wire. The blade single edged and slightly curved and complete with black leather scabbard with brass mounts and sewn with rivet to end made in the style possibly a later replacement.

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,250.00

British 1796 Blue and Gilt Cavalry Officers Sword. British 1796 Blue and Gilt Cavalry Officers Sword by Woolley and Co, steel regulation hilt with leather bound grip secured by silver twisted wire. The curved blade with engraved gilt decoration including GR crown. Royal coat of arms, trophies of arms plus floral designs and Woolley and Co. The blue and gilt is good and bright on one site the reverse however is faded. Complete with steel scabbard in good condition. For further information please see Robson Swords of the British Army revised edition plate 59 Overall length 95cm blade 82cm

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,250.00

British Georgian Mameluke Sabre. Indian Wootz Steel Blade. Circa 1800. #2407010. This Mameluke sabre dates to the reign of King George III (1760-1820) and has an Indian wootz (crucible) steel “trophy” blade. The use of Mameluke sabres by British officers became popular in the late 18th Century after the defeat of the Tipu Sultan in 1799. Arthur Wellesley, the future Duke of Wellington fought in the campaign against the Tipu sultan and was a proponent of the efficacy of Mameluke sabres.Indian wootz steel is high in carbon as a result of first removing the impurities in the heated metal by repeatedly hammering out, folding and re-hammering the raw iron. Carbon is then added by re-heating the iron in a crucible with wood chips. At an extremely high temperature, the metal absorbs the carbon from the burnt wood. The resulting high carbon steel is then forged into billets that have a fine-grained appearance. These billets can then be forged into blades of superior quality that hold a fine edge.The grain pattern within the steel is a result of repeated folding and hammering of the heated metal to uniformly distribute the carbon throughout the steel. Its aesthetically pleasing grain is a byproduct, and not the main intention as is seen in modern forged, highly decorative blades. The 740mm curved blade has a flat spine and terminates in a hatchet point. The blade is un-fullered and single edged. The edge remains very sharp and has four small use-related nicks. The grain of the steel is faint and more visible in some areas than others. The blade is in very good condition and is free from rust and tarnish.The ivory hilt is engraved with chevrons and a fan-like centre piece. The ivory grip scales are held firmly in place by rivets with decorative domed caps. One cap is missing. The ivory is in good condition with only a small crack on the left-hand scale. The langueted steel cross-guard is in good condition and free from rust. There is some small movement of the blade in the hilt, something that is common with antique Mameluke sabres.The sabre is complete with its steel scabbard with twin suspension rings. The scabbard is in very good condition and is free from rust and damage. The sword sheaths and draws smoothly and is held firmly within the scabbard.This is an excellent example of an early 19th Century fighting Mameluke sabre. The sword would have been carried by an officer either serving in or recently returned from India.UK ivory submission #CCLKPVEJ

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,250.00

Victorian H L I Officers Cross Hilt Sword – Henry Alexander Schank. Henry Alexander Schank Esq of Castlerig and Gleniston entered the army as Ensign in the 91st in 1871 became Capt. in the 71st Highland Light Infantry in 1880 and served in the Zulu war of 1879, and in the Egyptian war of 1882 Cross hilt sword with fish skin grip and correct pommel, the blade broad sword with two fullers with good clear engraving one side with regimental details and crown the reverse with owner crest and his name Alexa Schank 1st HLI dated March 1884 complete with steel scabbard, maker marked Harvey Birmingham overall length 96cm the blade 92cm please note the sword is slightly smaller in width to a regulation sword however the correct length

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,250.00

18th Hussars 1821 Officer&#acute;s Sword by Wilkinson. 18th Hussars Victorian Officer&#acute;s Sword 1821 pattern regulation three bar hilt chequered pommel and fish skin grip. The blade engraved 18th Hussars regimental badge, WATERLOO and PENINSULA plus V R and crown to both sides. Maker marked Henry Wilkinson London and numbered 29696 – further research needed. Complete with steel scabbard. Information: Reference: Swords of the British Army Plate 78 Blade Length: 35.0 inch Overall Length: 41.0 inch

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £1250

Click and use the code >25319 to search for this item on the dealer website Beautiful & Superb Quality, Antique, Late Victorian, Finely Engraved Silver & Mother O´Pearl Handled Sword-Cane. A Most Elegant & Sophisticated Work of Art In Near Mint Condition.

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £1250

Click and use the code >20993 to search for this item on the dealer website Set of Exceptionally Beautiful & Fine Edo Period Complete Suite of Samurai Tanto Mounts { Koshirae }. A So Called, Samurai Doctor´s Sword, With a Wooden Blade Only

Nation : Hungarian
Local Price : £1250

Click and use the code >21358 to search for this item on the dealer website Good, & Very Rare, German Third Reich, WW2 Wehrmacht 14th Kavallerie Regimental Sword

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,250.00

British Heavy Cavalry Officer’s 1796 Pattern Dress Sword. British Heavy Cavalry Officer’s 1796 Pattern Dress sword with double-edged blade engraved with trophies of arms, GR, crown and floral decoration plus makers details Osborn and Gunby. Short central fuller, regulation brass hilt, boat shell guard and ovoid pommel and part original grip of twisted silver wire please see images complete with leather scabbard age wear with gilt brass mount incorporating 2 loose rings and frog stud. Overall length 99cm the blade 82cm for reference please see Swords of the British Army Revised Plate 61

Nation : Russian
Local Price : £1,250.00

Presentation Mahogany Sword Case Field Marshall Sir John Fox Burgoyne. Presentation Mahogany Sword Case Field Marshall Sir John Fox Burgoyne with glazed, fitted interior lined in plum velvet and mirror glass fitted into the inner side of the lid to reflect the contents on display once opened, the exterior with brass escutcheon enclosed in a brass frame, the former engraved with crossed field marshall’s batons within a pair of fronds and the latter with the owner’s name. The case split into two sections both with locks and catches no key overall dimensions 39.0 cm; 15 3/8 in x 102.5 cm; 40 3/8 in x 11.8 cm; 46 Â½ in Notes: Sir John Fox Burgoyne (1782-1871) was a distinguished solider, described by Napoleon III as ‘ the Moltke of England’ in 1870, following his own defeat by the Prussians. He received a gold cross with one clasp for Badajoz, Salamanca, Vitoria, San Sebastian, and the Nive, and a silver medal with three clasps for Busaco, Ciudad Rodrigo, and the Nivelle. He became a knight of the Portuguese order of the Tower and Sword. For his services in the Crimea he gained the Mejidiye (first class) and the decoration of grand officer of the Légion d’honneur. Burgoyne was the eldest of four illegitimate children of Lieutenant-General John Burgoyne (1723-1792) and the singer Susan Caulfield. He was baptized at St Anne’s, Soho, 15 August 1782, and named after his father and his sponsor, Charles James Fox. He advanced to the rank of field marshal on 1st January 1868, aged 86, with ‘a special and exceptional’ allowance of Â£1500 per year to mark ‘the value of his services. Due to the size and weight shipping free within the UK worldwide at cost

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £1,250.00

**ANCIENT BLADE** Satsuma Rebellion Clan**Post 1600 Japanese Shinto Style Large O’ Wakizashi Or Uchigatana Single Handed Sword With Edo Open Winged Crane Iron Tsuba & Scabbard With Expert Assessment. Sn 21228 -. This is a Japanese O’ Wakizashi or Uchigatana with ancient blade. The sword has been examined by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg and a copy of his assessment notes accompany the sword. In extracts of his notes he states “A Large O’ Wakizashi Or Uchigatana Single Handed Sword under 24” cutting edge. This style & size became popular in the Shinto post 1600 period age of peace. It has an unsigned tang & is out of polish, cannot see the hamon on most of the blade making it difficult to assign it to an individual school of work. From the tang shape its mino style but very complicated hamon (what I can see) looks Bizen work. It needs a professional polish to show the beauty of the work but worth it. Smiths started to blend different influences into their blades at this time. Saya is Honoki wood with what was a bright red lacquer finish, some damage towards mouth with old repair. Quality horn ito loop finished with one shakudo shita dome. Tsuba is in cast iron copied off earlier pierced example, theme is open winged Crane, wing touching beak. Eyes inlaid with shakudo metal (nice quality) late Edo Period. Tsuka is Satsuma Rebellion period hilt 1870’s, munition quality wrap, 2 pieces of rusty metal as menuki, with red saya & rebellion hilt possibly carried by Satsuma Clan Rebels. Taken out of storage &put together for the rebellion late 19th century. An interesting sword. The Kashira on handle is possible Mino / Goto school piece”. In his illustrations of the blade he describes the cutting edge of blade as 54.5cms. Total length 69.5 cms. He also describes other blade characteristics and dimensions which can be seen in the images. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21228

Nation : British
Local Price : £1250

Click and use the code >22525 to search for this item on the dealer website Very Good 19thC. Ship Captain´s Spring-Bayonet Side Lock Pistol of Penzance

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,245.00

**RARE**NOBLEMAN’s QUALITY** Large, English, 1786 George III Clamshell Stag / Boar Hunting Dagger / Sidearm With Etched, Blued & Gilt Blade Signed ‘Johann Friedrick Roab Hertberg’ With Stag Antler Grip & Scabbard. Sn 14659 -. This is a rare, quality made Georgian Clamshell Hunting Dagger / Sidearm. These substantial weapons were carried when hunting large game such as Stag or Boar for self defence and to deliver the ’death blow’ to the hunted prey. This dagger has a heavy Stag Antler hilt with heavy brass fittings including cross guard, large clamshell, ferrule and butt cap with finial. The blade is 1 ¼” broad at its widest and is 22” length. The dagger measures 28” overall length. The blade has beautiful etched, blued and gilt panels on both sides and the back of the blade featuring , Stags in the field, horns, Antlers and foliate designs together with British heraldic arms and Crown above Royal Cypher ‘Crown GR III’ ( George III Rex Reigned 1760-1820). The spine of the blade is gilt signed ‘Johann Friedrick Roab Hertberg’ and dated ‘1786’. The weapon is complete with its original brown leather scabbard with brass chape and throat mount with locket. The throat mount is slotted for small skinning knife which is absent. The leather & stitching of the scabbard are clean, undamaged & intact with just light surface scuffs to be expected with age. The price for this quality Nobleman’s hunting sidearm worthy of further research includes UK delivery. Sn 14659 (sword rack armoury)

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £1,225.00

Pre WW2 December 1938 Dated Japanese Civilian Sword With Possible Gendaito Artisan Smith Signed Regulation Military Length Blade Possibly ‘TOMO KAZU SUKE’ / ‘SUKE MITSU’ With Scabbard & Expert Assessment. Sn 20547. -. 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 “Civilian katana, pre-war manufacture December 1938. This blade possibly made by an artisan & not trained sword smith. The mei (signature) is crudely written, especially the 1st kanji of name, cannot pin it down, tried numerous translations could be ‘Tomo Mitsu’, ‘Kazu Mitsu’ or ‘Suke Mitsu’. There is one Suke Mitsu showa period, a smith working as a gunto arsenal smith. Regulation military length at 25 ½”, no arsenal marks could be basic Gendai. Or high grade showa-to with a Nioi oil tempered blade, hamon unusual Hosho Suguha, no grain visible, a very clumsy looking sword, not in good polish. Saya good quality Honoki wood with thick black lacquer with its Kurikata for Sageo cord. Tsuba is Mokko (4 lobe) shape in a Sentoku brass metal possibly been blackened to match Shakudo Fuchi & Kashira on hilt (Tsuka). With Gunto Cherry Blossom menuki. Hilt with brown ito tape which is frayed with age. An interesting example, needs more research”. In illustrations of the blade & tang which accompany the assessment, Bill states that the cutting edge is 25 ½”, total length is 32 ¼”. He translates the tang date & signature as far as possible and describes other blade characteristics and dimensions (illustrated). The price for this interesting Katana worthy of further research with expert assessment includes UK delivery. Sn 20547.

Nation : British
Local Price : €1500

Twist forged gunbarrel - Finely forged, rifled, and with gold overlay..

Nation : Burmese
Local Price : €1500

Burmese combination gun - A percussion carbine whose barrel comes off and serves as a short sword..

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,200.00

Warwickshire Rifle Volunteers Presentation Sword 1876. A stunning Rifle Volunteers Presentation Sword for William Griffiths of the Warwickshire Rifle Volunteer Corps, retailed by Robert Mole, Birmingham. The 83cm blade with ornate scrolled foliage, sun burst design and VR cypher. It is etched &#acute;Presented to Serjeant Major Griffiths by the Officer&#acute;s, Non Commissioned Officer&#acute;s and Men of the No 1 Company on his promotion to the rank of Regimental Serjeant Major in in recognition of services rendered by him for many years as Colour Serjeant of the company, 22nd April 1876&#acute;. The decorated basket hilt is engraved with the regiment name and the wired leather grip is intact and solid. The scabbard is engraved along its length with an ornate oak leafed design. Some service wear overall, but otherwise in good conditionThe sword comes with accompanying research into W Griffiths, including the programme from when he was awarded the ’Volunteer Officers Decoration’ in 1893 for serving 33 years in the Volunteer Regiment (21 years in ranks and 12years commissioned as Captain)The Warwickshire Rifle Volunteers used a special and extremely distinctive pattern of sword unique to their regiment. This is often linked to their association with the famous sword maker Mole, who was a Major in the regimentThe enthusiasm for the Volunteer movement following an invasion scare in 1859 saw the creation of many Rifle Volunteer Corps, including the 1st Warwickshire Rifle Volunteer Core. Following the Cardwell and Childers Reforms, the battalion was designated the 1st Volunteer Battalion of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment in 1883. Eventually becoming the 5th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment in 1908 and fighting in some of the major battles of WWI

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £1,200.00

WW2 1943 Japanese Army Officer’s Shin Gunto Showa To Katana Sword Smith Signed Tang ‘Bu’ (Military Patriot?) Or ‘Take’ (Shi Family Name?)’ Scabbard & Expert Assessment. Sn 19501 -. This sword has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of his hand written notes and illustrations accompany the sword. In extracts from his notes he states “A Shin Gunto army Officer’s sword with Showa To bar stock? Oil tempered blade (heavy). It has been buffed bright so I cannot see forging work. Signed with one kanji name? Can be read as TAKE or BU (military). There is an oshigata by this smith or pupil of this smith in John Slough’s book of Modern Japanese Sword Smiths page 169 for comparison where he signs TAKE HISA and also has 2 x ‘W’ stamps on Nakago same as this blade (please note unable to photograph the ‘W’ marks identified by Bill). He (the smith) is listed working in Aichi in Showa period and making medium grade Showa To. Needs polish to see work in mid war quality parade metal saya, green paint finish is worn but in overall reasonable condition. Gunto tsuba in good condition some original patina, matching numbers on seppa and tsuba. Tsuka good condition complete with fuchi matching number to tsuba and seppa. All hilt mounts have finish and gilding (broken locking latch). Only needs sarute loop to complete it. Don’t know why he (smith) did not complete his art name. Same as book definitely the same man as in Slough’s book, same hand cut both inscriptions. An interesting example of its type”. In his illustrations Bill translates the signature on the tang and date (Spring 1943), provides measurement of the blade and other dimensions which can be seen in image 2”. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 19501

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £1,200.00

**ANCIENT PRE 1600 BLADE**Japanese Soshuden School Yori Doshi (Armour Piercing) Dagger Blade In Wood Shira Saya Resting Mounts, Previous Owners Research Notes & Expert Assessment. Sn 20631 -. This ancient blade has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of a previous owners research notes which contain copies of images of this blade and a copy of Bill’s hand written notes and illustrations accompany the blade. In extracts from his notes Bill states “Ancient Yori Doshi (Armour Piercing Dagger). This is undoubtedly pre 1600 in manufacture and it does look Soshuden school work. Armour piercing daggers are not that common, you don’t see them often. A massive blade, but feels light in the hand. Nakago big taper to a very small jiri (end). Very reminiscent of Mura Masa of ise style. Circa 1490’s-1510’s. The hamon is based on Sugha (straight) on one side, on the other it has irregularities, small gunome. There is a lot of work going on inside hamon. Needs a stone polish to bring it out. The grain is hard to see in places but quite wild in other parts. Probably restored and polished in Meiji period and not touched since. A study piece”. In his illustrations of the blade he describes the cutting edge of blade as 26 cms. Total length 38 cms. He also describes other blade characteristics and dimensions (illustrated). The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20631

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,200.

British 1827/46 Pattern Parade Condition Royal Navy Officers Sword. EIIR. #2310006. This parade condition British EIIR Royal Navy officer’s sword was made by Firmin & Son of London. Firmin, founded in 1655, is the oldest British military outfitter and sword maker still in business today.The 794mm single-edged blade has a narrow fuller below a flat spine that tapers to a double-edged spear point. The blade is etched with rope fouled oak boughs surrounding a rayed crown and the royal cypher of the late Queen Elizabeth II. The obverse of the blade bears the Royal Navy fouled anchor motif below a rayed crown, between fouled oak leaves and acorns.The etching is crisp and clear. The blade is in near mint condition and, given a polish, parade ready.The ricasso bears the Firmin logo, a caged lion above the name, FIRMIN and the legend, “Established 1655.” The obverse ricasso bears Firmin’s etched proof mark.The solid half-basket guard is plated with 24 carat gold and is in excellent condition. The bowl of the guard bears the Georgian crown and fouled anchor of the Royal Navy. The inner folding guard is in perfect working order and mates with the pin on the scabbard.The mane of the highly detailed lion head pommel forms the back strap and the “D” guard extends from below the lion’s chin. The twisted copper wire wrap is present and correct. The blade is firm in the hilt.The sword is complete with its black leather scabbard with 24 carat gold plated mounts. The scabbard is in excellent condition with a slight crease towards the chape, caused by the careless drawing of the sword. The sword sheaths and draws smoothly and is held firmly within the scabbard.This Queen Elizabeth II Royal Navy officer’s sword is in parade ready condition and would be a great sword for a serving officer. Bought new from Firmin, these swords retail for £1,200.

Nation : Spanish
Local Price : £1,200.00

Spanish sword with French trophy blade. This interesting sword combines the hilt of a Spanish 1796 pattern Heavy Cavalry sword with a modified French Cuirassier sword.The Spanish were one of the first European countries to adopt specific standardisation for their military swords. They were authorised by the Royal Ordinance of the 12th of July of 1728 for all Spanish Cavalry of the Spanish Empire. There were a few evolutions in these standards; 1728 established a butterfly cup hilt and broadsword blade for the cavalry. 1768 established a separate backsword for dragoons. The 1796 policy adopted the bell guarded hilt as the new cavalry standard. Several example are exhibited in the Museu Militar in BarcelonaThe sword is emblematic sword of the Napoleonic period. A straight bladed double fullered Cuirassier sword stamped with the "M" under a circle/star of Controleur 1re Classe Jean-Jacques Mouton (23 nov. 1793- 21 feb 1809) The blade has been modified, with one of the sides ground down and sharpened to provide a cutting edge. Overall the blade has also been shortened and the tip re-profiled.

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £1,200.00

**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 : Japanese
Local Price : £1,200.00

**MATCHING NUMBERS, BLADE NUMBERED ON SIDE**Original, WW2 Japanese NCO’s Type 95 Katana With ‘The Lijima Swords Factory’ & Toyo 1st Arsenal Arsenal Marks & Scabbard. Sn 20906 -. This is an original WW2 Japanese NCO’s Katana and scabbard. The sword has the typical aluminium cast handle with lanyard ring and fully functioning scabbard retaining clip. The hilt retains some of its original brown paint. Its early, fullered, 27 ½” blade is stamped on one side ’137879’ and with inspection mark (later examples were stamped on the spine). The blade has no damage and just light areas of staining consistent with age. The hilt is stamped with Tokyo 1st Arsenal Star mark, Lijima Swords Factory roundel with crossed swords mark and inspection mark (see pages 185 & 186 of Swords Of Imperial Japan by Dawson). It is complete with its original scabbard which has a single hanging ring. The scabbard has no dents and retains its original paint finish. The throat of the scabbard is stamped with matching number. This piece is clearly a WW2 bring back, surrendered or recovered from the battlefield. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20906

Nation : Dutch
Local Price : £1200

Click and use the code >24466 to search for this item on the dealer website Most Rarely Seen, Antique Ceremonial, Head-Hunters Sword ´Pusaka Magic´ Dohong, A Borneo, Dyak Shamen´s, Kayanic Art Ritual Sword, With a Carved, Twin-Head Hilt

Nation : Asian
Local Price : £1200

Click and use the code >20923 to search for this item on the dealer website Rare & Incredible Gilbert Islands Shark&#acute;s Tooth Kiribati Warriors Sword. In the Native Culture of The Islands It Is Called a Tebute.

Nation : American
Local Price : $1195.00

US Civil War M1850 Foot Officer’s Sword. Patterned after a French model, as were most Western swords of the 19th C, the US Model 1850 Foot Officer’s Sword was the regulation sword of field grade officers (lieutenants and captains) from 1850 through 1872. The M1850 Staff and Field Officer’s Sword, designated for the rank of major and above, differed only in having a “US” cutout in the guard. The regulations concerning model and rank were not observed, however, as we have had foot officer swords presented to colonels and generals and staff and field swords presented to lieutenants. This example of standard pattern, with gilt cast brass guard with cutout foliate decoration, reverse scroll quillon and Phrygian helmet style pommel; wood grip with shagreen covering and twisted brass wire wrap (complete, but worn). Slightly curved 31 3/4” single-edged blade with one broad fuller and a shorter narrow fuller at the spine. Blade not visibly maker-marked, but is engraved with typical foliate decoration, stands of arms, and patriotic motifs (worn); the spine marked “IRON PROOF”. Black leather scabbard with three gilt brass mounts and twin carry rings (leather dry, shrunken, and flaking, with part of the seam open, but it is complete and undamaged). This sword shows age and wear typical of a sword frequently carried in the field; the brass with gilding remaining in protected areas, the rest with a deep brown patina. Overall length 37 3/8”, not including scabbard. If it could talk, this sword would probably have tales of the battles it has seen.