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Nation : British
Local Price : £1,050.00

1796 Light Cavalry Troopers Sword. SN 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 : -
Local Price : 13,500 kr

Saber possibly Norwegian ca: 1850.

Nation : Indonesia
Local Price : €1200

Balinese Rama keris holder - Made so it can hold two items..

Nation : British
Local Price : €1200

Good Kenyah mandau - A very nice Kenyah mandau with engraved blade and most of its hair intact..

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £995.00

**HIGH GRADE SHOWA-TO**WW2 Period Japanese Katana Sword Blade Seki Gunto Smith Signed ‘NOSHU SEKI JU MATSUDA KANE TAKA SAKU’ In Protective Wood Shira Saya Resting Mounts & Expert Assessment. Sn 22019 -. This is Katana blade has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of his hand written assessment notes accompany this piece. His notes state “A Showa period katana blade in 20th century resting mounts (shira saya). Probably a war time sword in shin gunto mounts, they must have been very badly damaged with war service and water saturation from the look of the once heavily rusted tang. Put into shira saya to protect the blade which has a just visible signature of a seki gunto smith ‘NOSHU SEKI JU MATSUDA KANE TAKA SAKU’, real name is ‘MATSUDA TAKE ICHI’ born 1911 a student of ‘KOJIMA KANE MICHI’ worked as a gunto smith does not seem to have entered any competitions. No mention of him making gendaito?. There is no sign of either Showa or seki arsenal stamps? Maybe pre 1939 manufacture. Have to class it as High Grade Showa-To because of its condition. Out of polish & heavily scratched & stained. Needs professional polish to reveal workmanship (see fuller & Grgory 1st book for 3 oshigata of this man pages 37 & 38 also Marcus Sesko book on sword smiths page 274. A big strong blade with dramatic hamon, would look good with re-polish”. In his illustrations of the blade he adds “cutting edge is 67.5 cms, total length is 90.5 cms. He also translates the tang signature & describes other blade and tang characteristics and dimensions which can be seen in the images. The price for this Katana with expert assessment includes UK delivery. Sn 22019

Nation : British
Local Price : £995

Click and use the code >25235 to search for this item on the dealer website Very Fine Regimental Officer´s Sword WW1 of the 5th Prussian Jäger Battalion (1st Silesian). Imperial Prussian Eagle Guard With Crest of Kaiser Willhelm IInd. Commanded By Crown Prince Wilhelm of Prussia the Heir of Kaiser Wilhelm IInd. Sword N

Nation : British
Local Price : £995.00

Irish Revenue Police Officers Sword, Very Rare. Ref 9193. A Very Rare Irish Revenue Police Officers Sword. 38&157; overall, 33&157; pipeback slightly curved blade very well etched with Crown, double shamrock leaf and ´Revenue Police´ on both sides and maker´s address ´John Ireland Dublin Warranted´ on the ricasso. Steel three bar hilt, stepped pommel, shagreen covered wooden grip with twisted cooper wire. In its original steel scabbard. Circa 1835&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; &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; In good condition, blade well etched, wooden grip chipped at pommel Irish Revenue Police formed in 1832 to enforce the unpopular excise laws, their&194;&160; duties involved the detection of illegal liquor stills & capture of their operators who were attempting to avoid the payment of excise duty. The Revenue Police were subsequently amalgamated into the Irish Constabulary in 1857. John Ireland & Son 13 Ellis’s Quay. The main supplier of uniform, swords and accoutrements to the Royal Irish Constabulary.&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; Images courtesy of West Street Antiques (https://antiquearmsandarmour.com/)

Nation : French
Local Price : £995.00

French Revolution/Napoleonic Period Hussar Officers Sabre Circa 1795-1810. #2407033. This Directoire Consulate and First Empire period French Hussar officer’s sabre dates to between 1795 and 1810. The sabre is in excellent condition with a beautifully blued and gilt blade complete with maker’s initials.The 845mm curved blade has a broad fuller below a flat spine and terminates in a hatchet point. The blade is double-edged for the final 170mm and was service sharpened. There are some tiny contact nicks to the cutting edge.The first third of the blade retains its original blue and gilt. The blade is beautifully and cleanly engraved with floral motifs, stands of arms and a laurel wreath. The engraving and gilding is very precise. The forte is engraved with the maker’s initials, P. K. The blued spine is engraved with a small foliate design at the base.The brass stirrup hilt is of the 1795 pattern with a scalloped quillon and oval plaque to the knuckle bow. The coffin-like pommel is typical of early Hussars sabres. The hardwood grip retains its original copper wire binding and the blade is firm in the hilt.The sabre is complete with its black leather scabbard with brass mounts. The leather remains in good condition and was lacquered some considerable time ago. The sword sheathes and draws smoothly and is held firmly within the scabbard.This is an excellent example of a late 18th/early 19th Century French Hussar officer’s sabre.

Nation : American
Local Price : $995.00

US M1850 Foot Officer Sword by Ames. Featuring gilt cast brass hilt of standard pattern with single scroll quillon and knuckle bow attached to the phrygian helmet style pommel; the guard with pierced foliate decoration. Wood grip with shagreen cover, originally wrapped with twisted brass wire, but only a few turns remaining. Broad, slightly curved 30 3/8” single-edged blade with one wide fuller and a shorter narrow fuller at the back edge; etched with foliage, “US”, eagle, stands of arms, and maker “Ames Mfg Co/Chicopee/Mass”. Original brown leather scabbard with brass drag, twin carry bands with rings, and throat stamped “AMES MFG. CO./CHICOPEE/MASS” on the reverse. Hilt retains approximately 25% original gilding, the remainder with pleasing patina. Blade shows wear to the etching, scattered light pitting and age staining, and a few scattered shallow edge nicks. Scabbard leather shows wear and cracks, drag with shallow dents and separated where it meets the leather. A well-used Civil War veteran which likely saw considerable action. Overall length 36 1/4”, not including scabbard.

Nation : British
Local Price : £995.00

1827 Experimental Naval Cutlass, rare. SN X3220. A Rare 1827 Experimental Naval Cutlass. 34&157; overall, 29&157; blade slightly curved single edged turning into double edged towards the point, steel bowl guard with steel grip shaped for fingers. Circa 1827&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; &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; A rare sword in good condition some original paint on hilt, minor edge nicks. In 1827 three new cutlass designs were trialled by the Admiralty against the 1804 double disk hilt pattern. The new swords by Harry Angelo, Naval instructor in the Cutlass, had a bowl guard & finger grip hilt, two were straight, of different lengths, & one slightly curved as with this example. See ´Naval Swords and Dirks´ by Sim Comfort, EW171 pages 356-7 & ´Swords for Sea Service´ by May & Annis pages 79 to 81. Images courtesy of West Street Antiques (https://antiquearmsandarmour.com/)

Nation : British
Local Price : £995.00

Cavalry Troopers Sword 1899 Pattern. SN 8866. A 1899 Pattern Cavalry Troopers Sword. 40&157; overall, 33 1/2&157; slightly curved blade with wide fuller stamped ´99´ and ´Wilkinson London´ at the hilt with various inspectors´ marks. Steel bowl guard with reinforced edge, diced leather grip fixed with three rivets. In its scabbard with ox eye loops and experimental thick leather cover with ´EFD 99´ mark. Dated 1899 Rare with experimental&194;&160;scabbard cover, these swords are often found in well used condition, but this one is in good condition with a very good blade.&194;&160;&194;&160; Images courtesy of West Street Antiques (https://antiquearmsandarmour.com/)

Nation : British
Local Price : £995

Click and use the code >22647 to search for this item on the dealer website Superb Indo Persian 18th Century Silver Decor Hilted Sword With Damascus Blade

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £995

Click and use the code >23417 to search for this item on the dealer website Superb Ancient Greek Dagger Blade 13th to 11th Century B.C. From the Trojan War Era, Acquired With. Full Length Bronze Sword Blade From The Same Era

Nation : American
Local Price : $995.00

Named WWI era Presentation Grade US M1873 Cavalry Officer’s Sword. Fine quality and condition custom ordered cavalry officer's saber featuring cast brass hilt with knuckle bow and two branches and lion head pommel; remains of a light gold wash. Leather-covered wood grip with twisted brass wire wrap. Slender 32 1/4″ blade with single fuller, profusely etched with stands of arms, US shield, and foliage, with the owners name “Charles W. Noyes” in Old English script; the ricasso etched with retailer's name “HARDING /UNIFORM/& REGALIA/CO./BOSTON/MASS.” (22 School Street, Boston, 1913-1925). Nickel-plated scabbard with two carry rings and brass mounts, pierced and decorated with a soldier and stand of arms in high relief; remains of light gold wash. The blade is near mint with sharp and clear etching and no nicks. Scabbard shows wear on the reverse from use, a single dent, and a few very small spots of rust or nickel loss. Overall length 37 ½”, not including scabbard. While the M1902 General Army Officer's Saber was the official sword for army officers at the time, there was still considerable variation allowed for special order swords. Unfortunately, we were not able to find any definitive information about the owner of this sword.

Nation : German
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

1827 Pattern Victorian Admirals Naval Sword with Claymore Blade. Ref X3238. An 1827 Pattern Victorian Admirals Naval Sword with Claymore Blade. 36 1/2&157; overall, 30 1/2&157; straight blade with twin fullers, etched with Crowned fouled anchor, Royal Coat of Arms, with scrolling foliage & ´Fraser & Davis High Street Portsmouth´ to one side, the other with proof mark to forte. Solid gilt half basket hilt with Crowned fouled anchor, folding side guard, lion´s head pommel with long mane. White fish skin grip with twisted gilt wire. In its original gilt brass & black leather scabbard with Admirals oak leaf and acorn banded mounts with bullion sword knot. Circa 1857-1890.&194;&160; Good condition, blade with minor old rust staining. &194;&160; Images courtesy of West Street Antiques (https://antiquearmsandarmour.com/)

Nation : American
Local Price : 1,350.00 USD

AMERICAN/EUROPEAN SMALLSWORD C.1720-50. Brass hilt with double shell guard and large ring guards characteristic of the early evolution of the form. Distinguished by its heavy gold overlay which is significantly intact. Silver wire wrapped grip. 27 3/8” hollow face triangular blade with large brass inlay to the forte (intact). See Swords and Blades of the American Revolution, Neumann, #203.S for a near identical example. These served in Colonial America during the French and Indian Wars and on through the Revolution.

Nation : French
Local Price : 1,350.00 USD

GOOD FRENCH HANGER C.1780. 25” broad, slightly curved widely fullered blade with clipped point and long false edge, undecorated as made. Reeded ebony grip with engraved iron tang band and three diced oval studs each side defining finger stalls. Fine iron base ferrule with lattice pierced oval aligned with the grip studs. Iron guard with central lattice panel flanked by scrolled foliate design on diced ground. Evidence of use as expected with some isolated oxidation marks. A civilian weapon from the turbulent period leading up to the French Revolution. Its quality suggests an owner of the elite class, tens of thousands of whom were executed.

Nation : American
Local Price : 1,350.00 USD

ENGLISH OR AMERICAN PRIVATE PURCHASE CUTLASS C.1805-15. Iron hilt with “melon slice” guard and reeded cast iron grip, retaining near all original black paint finish. 25 3/4” curved wedge section blade, narrow fullered for half its length. Blade shows old smooth dark staining with a few isolated small areas of pitting, negligible for its age and use. The most identifiable type with examples well represented in literature. Meeting the demand for shipboard arms on merchantmen as well as privateers and pirate vessels during the turbulent Napoleonic Wars and War of 1812.

Nation : British
Local Price : £985.00

1845 British Rifle Brigade Presentation Sword. 1845 British Rifle Brigade Presentation Sword Gothic hilt in nickel chased with scrolls and foliage. Crowned stringed bugle with wreath in cartouche. Highly decorative back strap and pommel and complete with fish skin grip secured by silver wire. The slightly curved blade is etched to within 3.5 inches of the point and with presentation inscription which reads Presented as a mark of esteem to Captain Williams M.C.P principle of Duro House School by the Duro House Cadets who took part in the Volunteer Cadet Review held at Chrystal Palace Sept 1861. Complete with silver plated scabbard showing age wear. The blade is maker marked but worn all that can be seen is Holborn London but looking at the proof plug it seems likely that it is B Thurkle who operated from this address 1834 “ 1864 Information: Reference: Robson Swords of the British Army Plate 127 – 128 Blade Length: 32.50 inch Overall Length: 38.0 inch

Nation : British
Local Price : £985.00

Victorian Gordon Highlanders Presentation Sword. Victorian Gordon Highlanders Presentation Sword presented to Lt Joseph Kilgour. Regulation hilt with Victorian Crown and slung bugle, the fish skin grip in good condition and complete with knot. The blade by Hobson with super engraving including trophies of arms, V R and Crown to one side the reverse with the presentation PRESENTED TO LIEUT JOSEPH KILGOUR BY THE NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE BANFF A COMPANY 6TH VOLUNTEER BATT GORDON HIGHLANDERS all surrounded by floral decoration. Complete with steel scabbard with two loose rings overall length 99cm the blade 84cm

Nation : British
Local Price : £975.00

Post 1845 Victorian British Stockport Rifle Volunteers (Cheshire) 1822 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword With Etched & Blue Blade, Brass Gothic Style Pierced Basket Hilt & Scabbard. Sn 22426:58 -. The Cheshire Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army, part of the Prince of Wales’ Division. The 22nd Regiment of Foot was raised by the Duke of Norfolk in 1689 and was able to boast an independent existence of over 300 years. The 4th Volunteer Battalion was formed in 1860. The regiment was expanded in 1881 as part of the Childers Reforms by the linking of the 22nd (Cheshire) Regiment of Foot and the militia and rifle volunteers of Cheshire. The title 22nd (Cheshire) Regiment continued to be used within the regiment. On 1 September 2007, the Cheshire Regiment was merged with the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment (29th/45th Foot) and the Staffordshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s) to form a new large regiment, the Mercian Regiment, becoming the 1st Battalion, Mercian Regiment. The Stockport Armoury building (Armoury Street, Stockport) was the Headquarters of the Stockport Rifle Volunteers (Cheshire Volunteer Rifles) in 1862. The 1822 pattern sword was a radical departure from previous designs, having a ‘gothic’ style pierced basket hilt so named after its resemblance to window shapes in gothic architecture and folding langet on one side. Pre 1845 these swords had pipe back blades. Post 1845 they were made with slightly curved fullered blades (see page 173 of World Swords by Withers & Page 159 of Robson). This original Stockport Volunteer Rifles infantry Officer’s Pattern 1822 sword has a post 1845, 32 ½” single edged fullered curved blade (38 ¼” overall). The blued blade has foliate etched decoration on both sides. There are no maker or date marks on the blade. One side of the blade has The etched Rifle Brigade ‘hung Bugle’ badge and ‘Stockport Rifle Volunteers’ and etched proof star with inlaid brass roundel. The reverse has Queen’s crown Royal Cypher ‘VR’ (Victoria Regina). The gothic style voided brass guard has stylised Royal Cypher VR & Queen’s Crown in the centre. The bar guard is fully intact. It has the correct folding langet on one side. Its fish skin grip with finger grooves & wire binding is in good condition with just light service wear. The sword is complete with its brass mounted leather scabbard which has a frog locket on the throat mount. All leather and stitching are intact. The leather has areas of surface scuffing consistent with age & service use. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22426:58

Nation : British
Local Price : £975.00

Post 1845 Victorian British Stockport Rifle Volunteers (Cheshire) 1822 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword With Etched Blade, Brass Gothic Style Pierced Basket Hilt & Scabbard. Sn 22426:60 -. The Cheshire Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army, part of the Prince of Wales’ Division. The 22nd Regiment of Foot was raised by the Duke of Norfolk in 1689 and was able to boast an independent existence of over 300 years. The 4th Volunteer Battalion was formed in 1860. The regiment was expanded in 1881 as part of the Childers Reforms by the linking of the 22nd (Cheshire) Regiment of Foot and the militia and rifle volunteers of Cheshire. The title 22nd (Cheshire) Regiment continued to be used within the regiment. On 1 September 2007, the Cheshire Regiment was merged with the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment (29th/45th Foot) and the Staffordshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s) to form a new large regiment, the Mercian Regiment, becoming the 1st Battalion, Mercian Regiment. The Stockport Armoury building (Armoury Street, Stockport) was the Headquarters of the Stockport Rifle Volunteers (Cheshire Volunteer Rifles) in 1862. The 1822 pattern sword was a radical departure from previous designs, having a ‘gothic’ style pierced basket hilt so named after its resemblance to window shapes in gothic architecture and folding langet on one side. Pre 1845 these swords had pipe back blades. Post 1845 they were made with slightly curved fullered blades (see page 159 of Robson’s Swords of the British Army). This original Stockport Volunteer Rifles infantry Officer’s Pattern 1822 sword has a post 1845, 32 ¾” single edged fullered curved blade (38 ½” overall). The blade has faint etched decoration on both sides. One side of the blade has foliate etched panels, the etched Rifle Brigade ‘hung Bugle’ badge and ‘Stockport Rifle Volunteers’ together with etched proof star with inlaid brass roundel. The reverse has foliate etched panels, Queen’s crown Royal Cypher ‘VR’ (Victoria Regina) and etched maker / retailer name and address ‘J&W Wood, Cutlers, Manchester. The blade has areas of staining consistent with age. The gothic style voided brass guard has stylised Royal Cypher VR & Queen’s Crown in the centre. The bar guard is fully intact. It has the correct folding langet on one side. Its fish skin grip with finger grooves & wire binding is excellent. The sword is complete with its brass mounted leather scabbard which has an ornate frog locket on the throat mount and it has 2 brass hanging rings. All leather and stitching are intact. The leather has areas of surface scuffing consistent with age & service use. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22426:60

Nation : British
Local Price : £975.00

British Indian Army 1896 Pattern Mountain Artillery Sword. A scarce India pattern Mountain Battery sword, made by Robert Mole of Birmingham. The brass stirrup guard is stamped R B. 1. 18 and with blackened ribbed iron grip. The curved blade is 76cm in length and stamped with broad arrow issue marks and dated 1915 The spine is maker marked MOLE Birm and is complete with brown leather scabbard with brass mounts, overall length 89cm

Nation : British
Local Price : £975.00

**NAPOLEONIC WARS ERA**EARLY VARIANT**British 1796 Pattern Heavy Cavalry Officers Sword With Gilt Etched Blade By JJ Runkel Solingen. ED 2197 -. An original early example of a British 1796 Pattern Heavy Cavalry Officer’s sword ((Withers, World Swords, 1st edn 2006, p. 86)). It has its regulation brass hilt with correct early variant rigid shell guard. Later variants of the 1796 Infantry sword had folding clamshells. It has the correct knuckle bow & urn shaped pommel. It has a wire bound grip, all tight and undamaged. It has a 32 ½” long blade with fullers. The spine of the blade is marked by the German manufacturer ‘J.J. Runkel Solingen’. The blade has its original leather hilt washer. The blade is etched on both sides. The etchings include ‘Crown GR’ (George Rex), heraldic arms and foliate devices. There is much original gilt on the etchings. The blade is undamaged and has just light staining consistent with age. The sword has its original brass mounted leather scabbard. The scabbard’s throat mount has a single brass hanging ring. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2197

Nation : British
Local Price : £975.00

**NAPOLEONIC WARS ERA**EARLY VARIANT RIGID GUARD**British John Salter London (Maker To Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson) 1796 Pattern Royal Marine’s Officers Sword With Blue & Gilt Etched Heraldic Arms Fighting Blade & Period Brass Naval Pattern Scabbard.. The Pattern 1796 British infantry officer’s sword was carried by officers of the line infantry in the British Army between 1796 and the time of its official replacement with the gothic hilted sword in 1822. This period encompassed the whole of the Napoleonic Wars. Royal Marines served on board British War Ships during the Napoleonic Wars, seeing combat in Portugal & Northern Spain. John Salter was working as a swordsmith at 35 Strand between 1780 and 1824. The successor to Joseph & Edward Greensill, Salter achieved great fame in his time as a swordsmith, becoming the sword cutler to HRH Duke of Sussex. He also had the honour to make the swords for Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson, and also Lord Exmouth. Additionally Salter was asked to make swords for the Patriotic Fund. This is an original early example of a British 1796 Pattern Infantry Officer’s sword by John Salter 35 Strand Pall Mall (see page 159 of World Swords by Withers). It has its regulation brass hilt with correct early variant rigid shell guard. Later variants of the 1796 Infantry sword had folding clamshells. It has the correct knuckle bow. urn shaped pommel and quillon finials which are often found to be missing from these swords. It has a wire bound grip, all very tight and undamaged. It has a 32” long blade with fullers (38 ½” overall). The blade is faintly gilt etched & blued on both sides with partially visible British heraldic arms. The fighting blade is sharp & undamaged and has just staining consistent with age. The spine of the blade is signed by the maker ‘Salter 35 Strand London Pall Mall’. The sword has its period brass Naval pattern scabbard in which it was found indicating that this fighting sword was most likely carried by a Royal Marine Officer aboard a British war ship during the Napoleonic wars. The scabbard has 2 brass hanging rings & brass shoe. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2398

Nation : British
Local Price : £965.00

Victorian 3rd Argyll Presentation Officers Sword. Victorian 3rd Argyll Presentation Officers Sword in super condition, the hilt regulation but all bars and back strap are embellished with floral decoration as is the matching scabbard. The blade again in excellent condition engraved with regimental devices, owner initials and motto plus floral decoration and prevention as follows: PRESENTED TO CAPTAIN MAC CAIG BY THE 3RD ARGYLL VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY CORPS IN APPRECIATION OF HIS VALUABLE SERVICES AS AN OFFICER DURING THE PAST SIXTEEN YEARS OBAN 23RD MARCH 1876. Maker marked Hobson and son London and complete with matching presentation scabbard and dress knot overall length 97cm the blade 82.5cm

Nation : Indian
Local Price : £950.00

Pre 1803 Flank Officers Sabre. An unusual pre-1803 Flank Officers sabre with scabbard. The blade is 71cm long with a total length of 82cm. The brass guard and horn grip is in good condition with no chipping, the grip wire is partially intact. There is a small amount of movement in the handle, most likely caused by natural shrinkage in the wooden core of the handleThe leather scabbard is unusual lacking any form of drag at the chape, and pronounced cutouts at the throat for the langets. Possibly for an office serving in India, the design is similar to ones used later by the East India CompanyFollowing the introduction of the 1796 Infantry Officers spadroon many officers serving in the Flank Companies of regiments required something more robust. Often charged with skirmishing close to the enemy lines, these officers required a more suitable weapon, and by 1799 many had adopted the sabre. This also had the advantage of being suspended on slings, and could be hitched up for travel over rough ground more easily than traditional officers sword

Nation : British
Local Price : £950.00

British Officers P1821 Light Cavalry Prize Sword. British Officers P1821 Light Cavalry Prize Sword, regulation 3 bar hilt with fish skin grip, stepped pommel and white buff sword knot. The blade regulation nicely engraved with V R and crown to one side the reverse with presentation as follows: 1893 Ayrshire Yeomanry Best Swordsman B troop J C Tabrum. Maker marked E Thurkle Soho London and complete with steel scabbard, overall length 105cm the blade 91cm

Nation : British
Local Price : £950.00

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 : British
Local Price : £950.00

British WW2 Irish Guards Officer’s Sword, Lt Col Henry Steuart Phillpotts MC, Battle of the Netherlands. Description Straight spear-pointed blade with central fuller. Pierced steel hilt of &#acute;Gothic&#acute; style with inset regimental badge of the Irish Guards, a shamrock on a St Andrew&#acute;s cross surrounded by the regimental motto &#acute;Quis Seperabit’ within an eight-pointed rayed faceted star. Steel ferrule, chequered backstrap and oval pommel cap. Wire-bound shagreen grip. Bullion sword knot. Steel parade scabbard with two hanging rings. All metal parts nickel-plated. Blade 32Â¼ inches, 38Â½ inches overall. The blade is etched on both sides, featuring the royal crown and cypher of George V, the badge of the Irish Guards, the battle honours of the Irish Guards within scrollwork, from Retreat from Mons to Hindenburg Line, the retailer&#acute;s name and badge &#acute;Wilkinson Sword Co Ltd London&#acute; and the owner&#acute;s initials &#acute;H. S. P.&#acute;, indicating Henry Steuart Phillpotts. It has a hexagonal brass proof slug: the hexagonal slug was used from 1905 onwards to denote Wilkinson&#acute;s best quality blades. The spine of the blade is etched with &#acute;Made in England&#acute; and stamped with the serial number &#acute;63059&#acute;, indicating manufacture in 1931. Henry Steuart Phillpotts was born in 1910 in County Carlow, Ireland. His father was Brigadier-General Louis Murray Phillpotts, who served in the Royal Artillery in the Boer War and WW1 until he was killed in action in France in 1916. His mother was Amy Steuart Duckett, from a wealthy family of Anglo-Irish landowners. Henry gained his Army commission as a university candidate in 1930, joining the 2nd Battalion, Irish Guards. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1933, and was seconded for service on the Staff as an Aide-de-camp in 1938, during which time he was promoted Captain. On the outbreak of war in 1939 he relinquished his staff appointment and returned to his regiment as Adjutant for the 2nd Battalion. He was awarded the Military Cross in December 1940 for bravery under fire. The recommendation made for his MC by Lt-Col. Haydon reads as follows: Captain H.S. Phillpotts was Adjutant to the Battalion throughout the operations at the Hook of Holland on May 13th and 14th, 1940. During the air bombing which took place on the evening of the 14th May this officer was wounded. However, though in considerable pain he neither reported the fact that he had been hit nor did he go to the Regimental Aid Post for treatment because at that time the Medical Officer was already very occupied dealing with the other wounded. It was not until the pallor of his face caused questions to be asked that he admitted he had been hit, and even then it required a direct order before he would go to receive treatment. On the following morning when the decision was taken to evacuate the force at short notice Captain Phillpotts despite the pain and discomfort he was suffering and had suffered through the night volunteered to carry the orders for the move to the forward Companies. He took the quickest routes across completely open ground and would have been at the mercy of and enemy aeroplane that came over. Captain Phillpotts by the courage, endurance and self-sacrifice set the most inspiring example to all ranks and was instrumental in getting very urgent orders to their destination in time for them to be acted upon. His services throughout the operations were invaluable both to his Commanding Officer and to the Battalion. During the war Henry was made a substantive Major. In 1946 he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. He divorced his wife (married Feb 1940) in 1949, with one daughter from the marriage. After his retirement &#acute;Colonel Phillpotts&#acute; was known locally for his generosity, giving away Harrods hampers to those with whom he stayed. His inherited home in County Carlow, Russelstown Park House, was compulsorily purchased and demolished by the Land Commission in the mid-1950s, prompting him to move to England. He died in Winchester in 1978. The action of the Irish Guards referred to in Henry&#acute;s MC citation was part of the broader Battle of the Netherlands after its invasion by Nazi Germany in May 1940. The 2nd Battalion Irish Guards under Lt-Col. Haydon was sent into Holland on the 12th May, aboard two ferries escorted by HMS Hereward and other destroyers, disembarking at Walcheren. Their mission had been assigned at midnight on the 11th, such short notice that around a quarter of the 2nd Battalion&#acute;s men were still on leave “ a company of 200 Welsh Guards was drafted to replace them. Designated &#acute;Harpoon Force&#acute; this composite unit&#acute;s objective was to secure Walcheren and the route from its seaport to the Hague, creating an evacuation corridor for British diplomats and citizens, valuable material assets, the Dutch Royal Family and Dutch Government ministers. Harpoon Force was ordered to act defensively, not taking part in any fighting unless its objectives were challenged. It was lightly armed, but had artillery support from the docked destroyers and other Royal Navy vessels off the coast. Upon arriving, Haydon learned that the Dutch were still holding the Hague, but Walcheren was under air attack by Stukas and he chose not to risk of trying to force his way to the capital. Trucks arrived from Amsterdam carrying diamonds, and at 12pm on the 13th an armoured bank car brought Queen Wilhelmina to the Hereward. The Dutch government and diplomatic corps then arrived at 6pm. The 2nd Battalion dug in and held position into the next day to allow evacuation of a steady stream of refugees, but came under increasing pressure from the Luftwaffe and was forced to withdraw on HMS Whitshed, at the loss of seven Guardsmen killed and 23 wounded. Only six days later the 2nd Battalion was deployed to Boulogne to cover another British evacuation, where it fought off sustained attacks from the Second Panzer Division. Although Boulogne was lost the battalion&#acute;s efforts significantly delayed the German advance towards Dunkirk. It returned to Europe in the Normandy Campaign in 1944, after which it participated in Operation Market Garden and the Rhineland Campaign, where Guardsman Edward Charlton of the 2nd Battalion earned the last Victoria Cross awarded in the European Theater. The blade is bright with only a few small spots of light patination, not impacting the etching. The nickel plating of the hilt is largely intact but with some surface distortion and minor flaking in high-wear areas. The scabbard has a few small dents. Very little nickel plating remains on the scabbard, but the exposed steel appears to have been polished, with some polishing marks and areas of remaining patination. The wire binding of the grip is tight with no movement, the shagreen of the grip has only light handling wear. The leather washer has been Blancoed for parade. The knot is structurally strong and flexible, with some minor fray to the wires of the acorn.

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