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**UNWORN**UNWRAPPED**ORIGINAL WW1 British Army Other Ranks Fox’s Somerset 1909 Patent Uniform Puttees With Original Name Tape / Tag To ‘A.P Mellodew’ (10 Bn 41 RTR Royal Tank Regiment Last Manchester Regiment). U 510 - U 510
Puttees were long, narrow strips of cloth wrapped tightly around the lower leg from the ankle to just below the knee, primarily worn by soldiers during World War I. Their main purpose was to provide a barrier against dirt, mud, and debris getting into the boots, and to offer support for the leg. They were a standard and inexpensive part of uniforms ( A period photograph of a group of British Infantry in Uniform wearing Puttees is illustrated in image 1). These original British army Puttees are as found and have not been unrolled. They are clean and unworn condition & have their original cardboard manufacturer’s label ‘Fox’s ( a Somerset firm) F.I.P (Patent 14214-1909) Improved Puttees Straight Woven Edge None Fray’ and has instructions to the rear (illustrated). One edge of the Puttees have an Original Name Tape / Tag To ‘A.P Mellodew’ (most likely 10 Bn 41 RTR Royal Tank Regiment Last Manchester which is printed on a card found with the Puttees). The Royal Tank Regiment (RTR) is the oldest tank unit in the world, being formed by the British Army in 1916 during the First World War, The 41st RTR were formed from Elements of the WW1 Manchester Regiment) . The price for these WW1 era Puttees ideal for any WW1 Uniform collector or re-enactor worthy of further research regarding the Soldier’s name tag includes UK delivery. U 510 (bandoliers & webbing box storeroom)
£125.00

**AS FOUND**Original, WW2 Era Nazi German NSDAP (National Socialist German Workers Party) 3 Piece Construction Arm Band. N 157 - N 157
These armbands were originally adopted to distinguish members of the NSDAP from members of other political parties (see page 108 of Service badges and emblems- Third Reich Cloth Insignia by B.L.Davies & I. Westwell), this was particularly important for the proto-SA whose only uniform, if they had one, was that of the old Imperial Army or of the various Freekorps of which many were veterans. The Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei (the Nazi party) armband was worn on the left upper arm. Its quality depended on the budget of the wearer. This is an original Nazi Party arm band which has old stable tears. The armband is made of blood red cotton material with central stitched white roundel panel & black tape Swastika. The edges of the armband and roundel have the correct intricate stitching found on period Nazi items. Image 3 illustrates the inside of the armband. The price reflects the condition of the armband & includes UK delivery. N 157 (Armbands box)
£175.00

**AS FOUND**Original WW2 Nazi German Hitler Youth (HJ) 4 Piece Construction Armband. N 158 - N 158
The Hitler Youth (German: Hitlerjugend , often abbreviated as HJ) was the youth wing of the German Nazi Party. Its origins date back to 1922 and it received the name Hitler-Jugend, Bund deutscher Arbeiterjugend ("Hitler Youth, League of German Worker Youth") in July 1926. From 1936 until 1945, it was the sole official boys' youth organisation in Germany (although the League of German Girls was a wing of it) and it was partially a paramilitary organisation. It was composed of the Hitler Youth proper for male youths aged 14 to 18, and the German Youngsters in the Hitler Youth (Deutsches Jungvolk in der Hitler Jugend or "DJ", also "DJV") for younger boys aged 10 to 13. This is an original Nazi Hitler Youth Armband. It is constructed of cotton material and has a blood red background with central stitched white material band & square angled white material stitched panel with black tape Swastika. The cloth has some old stable tears and holes. The armband has the correct intricate stitching found on Nazi period uniform (Image 3 illustrates the inside of the armband). The price reflects the price of this armband & includes UK delivery. N 158
£175.00

**ANCIENT 1700 - 1750’s BLADE**Japanese Yamato Influence Ko (Small) Wakizashi Short Sword, Iron Tsuba, Signed ‘MASA TSUGU’, Ko-Gatana Side Knife, Scabbard Padded Carry Bag & Expert Assessment. Sn 23030 - 23030
This Wakizashi with ancient blade has been examined by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg and a copy of his assessment notes accompany the sword. In his notes he states “An unsigned (small) wakizashi shortened by having nakago jiri (end) cut & blade notches (machi) moved downwards. Hard to judge age, from shape & wear to edge & patina of tang looks like around 1700–1750 made. With hamon shape looks Yamato influence. Needs a polish & see work. Has good quality double habaki blade collar in copper. Saya wood with black lacquer finish has been repainted in past. Small amounts of damage. With Ko-Gatana (side knife) late 19th century in soft metal unsigned, hilt typical design with engraved plant & silver line inlay. Tsuba is oval iron probably cast from an older copy of Omori school work (undercut waves) very scratchy signature, possibly Masa Tsugu? Dark black patina Late 19th century. Tsuka has been rebound with black ito, fish skin intact but dirty. Small plant / flower menuki in soft metal. Fuchi / Kashira in Shakudo with small flower designs and gilt edging to both. Put together for export in late 19th century”. In his illustrations of the blade he describes the cutting edge of blade as 35.5cms. Total length 46cms. He also describes other blade characteristics and dimensions which can be seen in the images. The Ko Wakizashi comes with a modern 24” Ace USA zip up soft padded material Transit Carry / Storage bag. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23030 (on top of gun rack armoury)
£895.00

SOLD SOLD (25/11) **MEIJI PERIOD 1869-1912 BLADE**Japanese Mino Area Workmanship Tanto, Edo Period Iron Tsuba, Ko-Gatana Side Knife, Scabbard Padded Carry Bag & Expert Assessment. Sn 23031 - 23031
This Tanto has been examined by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg and a copy of his assessment notes accompany the sword. In his notes he states “A Tanto (dagger) dating from the Meiji period 1868 to 1912. Unsigned, but probably Mino area workmanship. Lots of them made for export at this time. The blade is heavily scratched on one side hiding any grain or Jihada. You can see a suguha (straight) hamon (temper line) which is probably nioi (crystal) edged. Needs a professional polish to bring it out and reveal the workmanship. Saya in black lacquer, good but used condition, with Buffalo horn mounts and ko-Gatana (side knife) in shakudo soft metal with two Samurai depicted. Been gilt but faded, rubbed, not signed. Tsuba is iron, standard shape for a Tanto, dates to late Edo into 19th Century period. Tsuka is fish skin wrap with original black ito wrap OK but dirty. Good Quality soft metal fuchi / kashira depicting a chidori over foliage in gold in good condition. Also has menuki in shakudo & gold of horses very good quality and condition. A typical Meiji tanto with good mounts”. In his illustrations of the blade he describes the cutting edge of blade as 25.3cms. Total length 36.5cms. He also describes other blade characteristics and dimensions which can be seen in the images. The Tanto comes with a modern ‘Classic Cutlery’ zip up padded material Transit Carry / Storage bag. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23031 (Tanto box armoury)
£0.00

*MINT**Pair Of C1830 British Mounted Infantry / Cavalry / Dragoon Officer's Open Top Leather Saddle Bucket Holsters For Percussion Pistols. L 278 - L 278
This pair of British Mounted Officer's Leather Bucket Pistol Holsters are in near mint condition. The hard case, open top, brown leather holsters are clean with all leather and stitching intact. Each holster has original leather straps with brass buckles for saddle attachment which thread through leather belts loops at the throat of each holster. Each holster has an integral stitched leather cup to protect the muzzle opening of a holstered pistol. There are no visible maker or date marks on either holster. Each holster measure 13 ¾” in length. The throat opening of each Holster measures 4 ¼” x 3 ¼”. The price includes UK delivery. Sn L 278 (NB THE PAIR OF QUALTY SMITH OF LONDON CASED PISTOLS ILLUSTRATED IN THE IMAGES ARE FOR DEMONSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY & ARE NOT INCLUDED. THEY ARE AVAILABLE SEPARATELY ON OUR WEBSITE STOCK NUMBER Sn 19997:2). Holsters are in Bandoliers box.
£645.00

WW1 / WW2 Era German Army Dress Bayonet With Carbine Type Blade, Scabbard & Frog. BAYO 503 - BAYO 503
An original German M98 Dress Bayonet ( see page 179 item 400 of the Bayonet Book by Watts & White where an example the same as ours is illustrated). It has a clean 7 ½” long carbine type fullered blade with thin fullers. There are no maker or date marks on the bayonet. The hilt is fitted with original leather washer. The bayonet's black stippled hard boiled leather scales are in excellent condition secured by 2 steel pins. It has the correct curved finger guard & birds head pommel with working bayonet release button & thin mortise not meant to be attached to a rifle. The bayonet is contained in its original black painted steel scabbard which has no denting. The scabbard is mounted with an original black leather frog with single belt loop. All leather & stitching of the frog are intact. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 503 (box 2)
£245.00

C1900 English Birmingham Crown Smokeless Proofed .32 Rim Fire Obsolete Calibre Break Action Breech Loading Single Barrel Rook Rifle With External Hammer & Octagonal Barrel. Sn 23005 - 23005
This is an English .32 Rim Fire Obsolete Calibre lever break action rook rifle made Circa 1900. It has a 26 ¾” octagonal barrel with tooled flat top rib and measures 42 ½” overall. The barrel's rifled bore has staining consistent with age and use and typical light rifling. There are no maker or date marks on this rifle but the underside of the barrel has a Birmingham Crown Smokeless Proof mark known to be found on single barrel guns. The blued metal work has even aged patina. The underside of the action has a steel block, which when depressed breaks the barrel for loading. The excellent all original shoulder stock is undamaged and has chequered panels at the wrist and ribbed butt. The weapon has blade fore and 2 leaf rear sights. Its loading, cocking & firing actions work crisply. The price for this obsolete calibre rook rifle includes UK delivery. NB As an obsolete calibre antique rifle no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23005
£645.00

**RARE**American Revolutionary War & Napoleonic Wars Era**1779 Dated French Saint-Etienne Arsenal Model 1777 Officer’s Brass Action Flintlock .650 Carbine Calibre Belt Pistol With Iron Ram Rod. Sn 23052 - 23052
The Model 1777 pistol was designed in the late 1770s, and it was manufactured until 1792 in three French cities: Saint-Etienne, Charleville, and Maubeuge. Between the period of 1788 to 1792, it is estimated that approximately 145,000 were fabricated. The Model 1777 also served as the design for the United States Model 1799, the first official model of firearm adopted in the States. The predecessor to the North & Cheney 1799 pistol, many French 1777 pistols came over from Europe during the American Revolutionary War, both with French troops and as part of the military aid supplied to the Revolution. a conjoined script "EP" on the right side. These firearms saw extensive use during the Revolutionary Wars in the U.S. and the Napoleonic Peninsula campaigns in Europe from approximately 1808 to 1815. This heavy-calibre flintlock pistol was favoured by various military personnel, including infantry, naval personnel, and cavalry. This is an excellent, rare to find, original French Model 1777 Flintlock pistol. The pistol has its all original Walnut stock with correct brass action and grip frame. The action is signed ‘St Etienne’ (Arsenal) and has ‘Crown L’ inspection mark. It has a heavy military cock fitted with flint. The 7 ½” correctly un-sighted barrel has faint inspection marks and is dated ‘79’ (1779). It measures 13 ½” overall. The pistol’s smooth bore has staining & residue consistent with age and service use. The pistol has the correct iron belt bar to one side. The pistol cocks and dry fires with a strong action. This is nice example of a rare pistol. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique flintlock pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23052
£1,295.00

**MATCHING NAVAL ANCHOR MARKS**WW1 Era French Troupes Coloniales / Fusiliers-Marins (Marines) Marked Lebel M1886/93/16 Cruciform Epee Bayonet, Scabbard & Leather Frog. Sn 22890 - 22890
The Troupes de Marine are a component of the French Army, not the Navy, despite their name. Their history dates back to 1622 as colonial troops under the French Navy, but they were transferred to the Army in 1900, becoming known as Troupes Coloniales before being renamed Troupes de Marine in 1958. Today, the Troupes de Marine are a versatile force with a primary mission of overseas service, comprising various specialties like infantry, airborne units, and artillery. By the time the Troupes were transferred to the Army the unit names changed from "Marine" to "Colonial" while the Fusiliers-Marins remained part of the French Navy. The Troupes Coloniale were still used in occasional amphibious landings but this was because of the ready availability of units normally based near naval embarkation ports or in colonial garrisons. In the World War I Gallipoli campaign in the Dardanelles, the Corps expéditionnaire d'Orient was more than two-thirds Troupes Coloniale including the 4th, 6th, 7th and 8th Colonial Infantry Regiments and Colonial Artillery. The Troupes Coloniales were however far more likely to see action in African or Asian land campaigns or, during both World Wars in France itself. This is an excellent original example of the French Épée- M1886/93/16 bayonet, complete with its steel scabbard & frog (see page 85 and page 06 item 209 of The Bayonet Book by Watts & White). These bayonets were made for use with the iconic Lebel rifle, these bayonets were widely issued to French forces during World War I and remained in service into World War II. This example marked to the Marine Troupes Coloniales / Fusiliers-Marins is in excellent condition, with a bright lightly blued 20 ¼” long cruciform steel blade free from rust or damage. The blade is straight and tapers to a pin sharp point and has French military inspection marks. The white metal hilt with steel muzzle ring and knurled lever release catch which works correctly are clean. The muzzle ring block is numbered 25530 and has the Naval anchor mark of the Troupes Coloniales / Fusiliers-Marins. The scabbard is original and retains a smooth finish with no dents—rare for pieces of this age. The throat of the scabbard has matching Naval anchor mark, French military inspection marks and has faint number ***56. The scabbard is fitted with original leather frog which has the correct large belt loop with retaining strap and steel buckle. The leather has a faint indistinct impressed manufacturer roundel. All leather and stitching are clean & intact. The price for this excellent rare to find French Marines Lebel bayonet set includes UK delivery. Sn 22890 (all other countries box 2)
£475.00

C1750 French Form Court / Diplomatic Rapier Sword With Ornate Cast Brass Hilt & Original Brass Mounted Leather Scabbard. Sn 22657 - 22657
The court sword, French: épée de cour or dress sword) evolved out of the longer and heavier rapier of the late Renaissance. The height of the small sword's popularity was between mid 17th and late 18th century. It is thought to have appeared in France and spread quickly across the rest of Europe. The court sword was the immediate predecessor of the French duelling sword from which the épée developed (see pages 270 to 282 of Wither’s book ‘World Swords’ where many variants of small & Court / diplomatic swords are illustrated). This is an original Circa 1750 Diplomatic court sword in French form. It has a cast brass hilt decorated with Ornate, cast floral and scroll motifs. The Knuckle bow and side ring quillons typical of diplomatic court swords. The egg-shaped pommel is decorated with relief designs. Its solid grip with intricate repoussé work rather than wire wrap and decoration to one side of the knuckle guard only suggests ceremonial or dress use. The slim 31 ¾” rapier type blade is fullered blade and undamaged and has just staining consistent with age. (38 ¼” overall). The blade has what looks like French inspection marks on both sides near to the hilt and one side has faint indistinct French style signature most likely that of the maker. The sword has its original Brass mounted leather scabbard. The throat mount has a frog locket and the long external chape has a decorative finial. The price for this attractive Court / Diplomatic sword worthy of further research includes UK delivery. Sn 22657
£425.00

**UNKNOWN SWORD**Circa 19th Century Sword With Curved Sabre Blade & Steel Scabbard. ED 3029 - ED 3029
After much research via books, the internet & within the trade we have been unable to identify the Model or Nationality of this sword. Most likely made in the 19th Century it has an ebonised wood hilt with well defined finger grooves and curved steel back strap. It has a large steel tapering square section cross guard with ball finials and central langets similar to those found on British Mamaluke & Indian Talwar swords. The wood has knocks bumps and bruises consistent with age & handling but is totally secure. The sword has a 31 ¼” curved sabre blade with fullers. The blade has no visible maker marks & has age related staining. There is no damage to the cutting edge. The sword measures 36 ¾” overall. The sword comes with its original steel scabbard in which it was found. The throat of the scabbard has slots which neatly accommodate the langets of the sword. The scabbard has 2 hanging rings and shoe. The metal has even age related patina and no dents. The price for this sword worthy of further research includes UK delivery. ED 3029
£475.00
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