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1886 Dated British WD 1885 Pattern Cavalry Troopers Sword Regiment Marked ’16 L’ To The 16th Lancers With 1889 Dated Mole Patent Scabbard Regiment Marked To The ‘OX Y’ Oxfordshire Yeomanry Cavalry. ED 3023 - ED 3023 The 16th The Queen's Lancers was a cavalry regiment of the British Army, first raised in 1759. It saw service for two centuries, before being amalgamated with the 5th Royal Irish Lancers to form the 16th/5th Lancers in 1922. The regiment saw much action in the Napoleonic Wars, Zulu Wars, the Regiment also fought at the Battle of Sobraon in February 1846 during the First Anglo-Sikh War & served in India in spells between 1865 and 1899, the Boer Wars & WW1. This is a nice original, 1885 Pattern British Cavalry Troopers Sword to the 16th Lancers with Scabbard. These swords were designed during the period when the British army was continuing to argue on the merits of the ‘cut’ versus the ‘thrust’ of British cavalry blades. The hilt design features a Maltese Cross motif cut into the knuckle guard and is a distinctive feature of these swords (see pages 48 – 57 of Swords Of The British army by Robson). The Sword’s fullered 34 ½” blade is clean. It measures 40” overall length. The blade and hilt have WD inspection marks. The blade has date /86 (1886) and inspection marks. There are no visible maker marks even under its original leather hilt washer. The spine of the blade has inspection mark. The knuckle guard has the correct Maltese cross motif. The inside of the guard is Regiment marked ‘16L’ to the 16th Lancer’s and has weapon numbers 71886 struck out and number 52. It has the correct boiled hard leather chequered scales in very good condition secured by the correct 5 rivets. It is complete with its steel scabbard which has 2 fixed hanging rings. The scabbard has even aged patina and no dents. The scabbard has date 7/89 (July 1889) weapon number 133 and regiment mark ‘OX Y’ to the Oxfordshire Yeomanry Cavalry (the Oxfordshire Yeomanry Cavalry was founded in 1798. The OX Y service in the Second Boer War as part of the Imperial Yeomanry, and as a yeomanry regiment during WWI). The scabbard is also signed ‘Mole Patent’. The price includes UK delivery. ED 3023 £795.00 |
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WW1 Era 1913 Dated French Chatellerault Arsenal 1882 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Flag Promotion / Commission Family Presentation Sword With Nickel Plated Brass Hilt, Etched Blade Retailed By Petitfils Paris, Officer’s Rank Tassel Cord & Scabbard. ED 3022 - ED 3022 This is an excellent original French 1882 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Flag Promotion presentation sword (see page 192 of World Swords by Withers). Our example of the 1882 has a clean, 35 ¼” long, clean nickel plated steel blade with fullers (40 ¾” overall). The blade has its original leather hilt washer. One side of the blade is crisply engraved by the French Chatellerault Arsenal manufacturer, dated ‘Juillet (July) 1913’ and ‘Mle 1882’ pattern / model designation and retailer detail which looks like ‘Petitfils Paris’ a known French maker and retailer of WW1 swords (illustrated). One side has foliate engraved panels & presentation message in French ‘A Son Neveu De Bonnaventure (To His Nephew Good Fortune)’, the reverse ‘Promotion Des Drapeaux’ (On Flag Promotion / Commission)’. It has a voided nickel plated brass guard and rounded stepped pommel. Its grooved polished horn hilt has its original copper wire binding all tight and intact. The hilt is fitted with original period cord with rank tassel all clean and intact. The sword is complete with its original steel scabbard. The scabbard with single hanging ring & shoe has even patina and no dents or damage. The price includes UK delivery. ED 3022 £675.00 |
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WW1 Era Imperial German Artillery Officer Dress Sword With Lion’s Head ‘Jewelled’ Eyes Pommel Officer’s Cord & Portepee & Scabbard. ED 3021 - ED 3021 This is an attractive, original Imperial German Artillery Officer's dress sword in as found un-messed with condition. The sword has a brass guard ornately decorated with Oak leaves and cross guard with Puma’s head finial. The cross guard has langets, one decorated with artillery crossed cannons device the other with decorated shield. The impressive Lion’s head pommel has red glass ‘jewelled’ eyes and the grip strap has Lion’s mane and foliate devices. It has an undamaged grooved polished horn grip with wire binding tight and intact. The sword measures 36” overall and its 20 ¾” single edged, curved blade with fullers is clean. There are no visible maker marks on the blade. The hilt is fitted with original Leather officer’s cord with bullion stitching and bullion portepee. The portepee is excellent. The cord is intact but some of the bullion stitching is loose and absent with age. The sword is complete with its original black painted steel scabbard with steel hanging ring. The scabbard has no dents. The price includes UK delivery. ED 3021 £495.00 |
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**EXTREMELY RARE, ONE OF ONLY APPROX 6000**Original, Pre WW2 Japanese NCO's 1st Pattern, Type 95 Katana With Solid Copper Hilt, Suya (Harp) & Tokyo Kokura Arsenal Marks, Original Leather Cord & Barrel Knot & Scabbard. ED 3019 - ED 3019 On September 16th 1935 a new sword was authorised for Japanese army NCO’s. 1st type sword hilts were made from solid unpainted copper, later variants had cast alloy painted hilts (see page 183 of Swords Of Imperial Japan 1868-1945 by Dawson). Only approx 6,000 1st type copper hilt NCO swords were made before introduction of alloy hilt variants. This is an original extremely rare 1st type pre WW2 Japanese NCO's Katana with copper hilt and scabbard. The sword has the correct solid copper unpainted cast handle with lanyard ring hole fitted with steel cord sarute loop. It has a heavy brass tsuba and scabbard retaining clip (present but not working). It has an undamaged, fullered, 27 ½” blade which has just small areas of light staining consistent with age. The blade is numbered ‘5509’ on one side above the fuller and one side has number 1845. The copper hilt is stamped with 1929-45 Kokura Arsenal mark, Suya sword shop (Harp) mark (see page 185 of Dawson’s book) and inspection mark. The hilt’s steel sarute knot loop is fitted with original brown leather cord with barrel knot in very good condition. It is complete with its black painted steel scabbard which has a single hanging ring. The scabbard has no damage. There are no visible numbers on the scabbard but may be present under the paint. The price for this rare piece includes UK delivery. ED 3019 £1,795.00 |
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**SCARCE**MAN TETSU SWORD COMPANY DOUBLE SIGNED KOA ISSHIN MANTETSU (Respectfully Made) BLADE*WW2 Japanese Officer's Gendaito Katana Sword Officer’s Rank Tassel, Scabbard With Leather Combat Cover & Expert Assessment. ED 3018 - ED 3018 A scarce original WW2 Japanese Officer's Company made Sword with signed tang and scabbard. 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 scarce example of a company produced sword not signed by a swordsmith. A Koa Isshin Man Tetsu (Respectfully Made) see John Slough’s book Modern Japanese Swordsmiths 1868-1945 page Numbers 94,95,96, 3 pages of information on these swords. 2 types were made Medium to Superior Grade Show-To and Medium to High grade Gendaito. This is bright with old rust at point. You can see vague nioi hamon. I class them as basic Gendaito, lots of handwork. The best ones were made in Japan 1st produced for the Manchurian army in occupied China in 1937. Originally made in the Diaren Railway factory after 1937 for the Canton Army. Well balanced & very good nakago tang, lovely well cut kanji. Saya gunto parade steel with green army paint covered with very good condition & good quality leather combat cover. Copper blade collar habaki with big heavy pierced brass tsuba & one seppa. Tsuka hilt all original, locking catch & sarute knot loop with ¾ of original Lieutenant To Captain rank tassel (worn). Binding & Ray skin intact but dirty. A good example of a Koa Isshin Man Tetsu sword. In his illustrations Bill translates the tang Kanji. One side War slogan ‘Develop Asia By One Mind’ and ‘Man Tetsu Company Made This’. The reverse Junish & Zodiac dates? And Autmn (date not translated). The spine of the blade marks are translated as ‘2744 Showa’. He measures the cutting edge as just under 67 cms, total length 88 cms and describes other blade and tang measurements & characteristics which can be seen in image 2. The price includes UK delivery. This sword is worthy of further research. ED 3018 £1,875.00 |
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**1600-1800 SHINTO PERIOD BLADE MODELLED ON ANCIENT 14TH CENTURY STYLE** RESTORATION PIECE**Japanese O Wakizashi / Uchi Gatana Single Handed Sword, Scabbard & Expert Assessment. ED 3017 - ED 3017 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 “O Wakizashi or Uchi Gatana single handed sword. Interesting but difficult to date. Based on a Nambokucho 14th Century shape. Probably a big flamboyant Shinto period 1600-1800 made sword, light enough for Shinto. Would look outstanding with a new polish. Hard to put a particular school or style. Has piece of brass soft soldered to end probably done by smith to improve balance when in use. Saya is Meiji period very dark red lacquer, oblique slash marks decoration with horn kuri kata & big patinated copper top and bottom plain fittings. Good condition overall. Faded copper habaki Meiji period. Tsuba Katana size oval patinated copper with Nanako dots and incised plant / leaf decoration late Meiji period. No school stands out, un-signed. Small assembly numbers on seppa. Tsuka plain wood, no Ray skin or menuki, simple re-bind by previous owner, needs fish skin and professional re-bind. Fuchi Kashira soft metal patinated copper pair with Kingfisher & boat riverbank scene very good quality & good condition Meiji period. A restoration piece”. In his illustrations Bill measures the cutting edge as just over 51 cms, total length 68.5 cms and describes other blade and tang measurements & characteristics which can be seen in image 2. As a restoration piece. The price includes UK delivery. ED 3017 £850.00 |
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WW1 Era British Officers Souzy Paris Brown Leather Covered Bamboo Swagger Sword Stick. Sn 22984 - 22984 Established in 1871 Souzy Paris (officially Souzy & de Lacam and later, Etablissements Souzy) was one of the largest fencing suppliers in France. They produced weaponry and accoutrements including masks, jackets, plastrons, gloves, trophies, medals, targets, and more. This is a nicely marked original British Officers brown leather covered wood Swagger Sword Stick & Scabbard With Souzy Paris signed Blade. It has a clean 16" square rapier blade that tapers to a pin sharp point (possibly a cut down fencing / duelling blade). It measures 21 ½” overall in its scabbard. The blade is stamped by the manufacturer on 2 sides 'Souzy Paris' & number 5 on one side. The Bamboo grip & scabbard are bound in brown leather. The leather has some light scuffing consistent with age. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22984 (armoury on top of gun rack) £375.00 |
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WW2 Japanese Officer's Type 98 Shin Gunto Katana Sword With Gendaito Hand Forged Blade Smith Signed Tang ‘ISHIDO TERU HIDE SAKU’, Scabbard & Expert Assessment. ED 3016 - ED 3016 An original WW2 Japanese Officer's Type 98 Sword with smith signed tang and scabbard. 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 army shin gunto officer’s sword, blade signed ‘ISHIDO TERU HIDE SAKU’. There were 3 men using this art name (go) all made gendaito hand forged traditional blades. 2 were brothers from Saitama prefecture North of Tokyo. This man claimed descent from Musashi Daijo Kore Kazu, made many swords for high ranking officers. Listed as having an exclusive seat in 1943 Smiths ranking by Nihon Token Tanren Jo & Ni Hon Token Shin Bun Shi. A blade by him recently got hozen papers by NBTHK. A true Gendaito., see notes by Chris Bowen & AOI Arts for info, also Markus Sesko books pages 196-197, John Slough page 171 and Fuller & Gregory list No. 193 / 291. Needs a polish to bring out forging details. Saya gunto parade steel, brown pait lots of knocks and marks with use. No gilt left on mounts. Tsuba die stamped brass gunto pattern stamped Number 3 as are seppa, no finish left. Tsuka good quality gunto pattern with rare Monkey hand sarute loop. Locking catch missing and missing fish skin in places. Binding intact but dirty. Lots of information on this man. Worthy of restoration”. In his illustrations Bill translates the tang signature. He measures the cutting edge as just over 66 cms, total length 88 cms and describes other blade and tang measurements & characteristics which can be seen in image 2. The price includes UK delivery. ED 3016 £1,825.00 |
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Victorian & WW1 Era British Robert Mole & Sons Birmingham 1895 / 97 Pattern Infantry Officer's Sword With Etched Blade, Leather Covered Scabbard, Frog & WW1 Era Sam Browne Equipment Belt Rig With Cross Belts. Sn 22832 - 22832 This is an excellent original, 1895 / 97 Pattern British Infantry Officer's Sword set (see page 179 of World Swords by Withers). The Sword has a 32 ½” single edged blade with fuller (39" overall). The blade is clean with etched and blued panels and Queen's Crown VR (Victoria Regina) to both sides. The ricasso is marked by the manufacturer 'Robt Mole & Sons Makers Birmingham’. The reverse has the ordnance acceptance star and inlaid proof roundel. The hilt is fitted with its original leather washer. It has an ornate voided bowl guard with stylised Victorian Royal Cypher ‘VR’ (Victoria Regina) and Queen’s Crown. It has an undamaged wire bound fish skin grip together with stepped steel pommel with ball top. It is complete with its brown leather covered wood scabbard which has a German Silver throat mount & chape. The scabbard is fitted with an original brown leather frog with straps, brass stud and buckles attached to a WW1 era Officer's Sam Browne equipment belt rig. The belt has all brass buckles and fittings including shoulder cross straps. The buckles, leather & stitching of all components of the rig are clean & intact. The belt is 49 12” length and 2 ¼” wide. It is adjustable from approx UK size 31" to 37" waist. There are no visible manufacturer, date or WD marks on the rig. The price for this Victorian and WW1 era Officer’s Sword with scabbard, frog and Sam Browne rig includes UK delivery. Sn 22832 £645.00 |
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WW1 1916 Imperial German Mannschaften (other ranks) Field Artillery Sword By Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie (WKC) Solingen & Scabbard. Sn 22954 - 22954 All Mannschaften (other ranks) of the Imperial German Field Artillery carried these sabres (see page 199 of World Swords by Withers where similar swords are illustrated). The sabres were carried in a sword belt when dismounted or hung from a saddle when mounted. This WW1 dated other ranks Field Artillery sabre is in good condition. It has a nickel plated curved 29 ¾” sabre blade with fullers and measures 35 ½” overall length. The spine of the blade has Imperial inspection mark and ‘16’ 1916 date. One side of the blade under a langet has partially visible manufacturer detail Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie Solingen. The blade has no damage but has lost some of its original nickel plate finish in areas. It has the correct ribbed grip and flat curved knuckle bow guard. The sword has its original steel scabbard with 2 hanging rings. The scabbard has a small dent near to the shoe consistent with service carry. The hilt of the sword and scabbard have even aged patina. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22954 £595.00 |
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