Edged Weapons - Swords

Magnificent 'Twenty Fifth Anniversary of the Channel Isalnds Liberation' 43" Sword, Mounted For Display, Limited Edition LR 99 Commemorative Piece By Wilkinson Sword. Sn 13548 - 13548
A limited edition (LR 99) made by Wilkinson Sword craftsmen to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Cannel Islands Liberation 1945-1970. The Channel Islands were occupied during World War II by German forces from 30 June 1940, until May 1945. They were liberated by British forces following the general German surrender. Considered not defendable by the British government in 1940, the islands were demilitarised and some civilians were given the opportunity to evacuate to England before the German forces arrived. The island leaders and some civil servants were asked to stay in their posts to look after the civilians in their care. 41,101 remained on Jersey, 24,429 on Guernsey and 470 on Sark. Alderney had just 18. Apart from undertaking a few commando raids, the islands were ignored by the British government until June 1944 when additional attacks on German shipping and radar units took place. To avoid starvation of civilians, permission was given for Red Cross parcels to be sent to the islands during the winter of 1944-45. Liberation would have to wait until the end of the war in Europe. The sword has a double edge plated steel blade, acid etched with a commemorative inscription "Twenty Fifth Anniversary of the Channel Islands Liberation 1945-1970". On the reverse it is stamped with 'LR 99', being part of a limited edition sword. It has a gilt metal crossguard, pommel and langet which bears the Guernsey and Jersey arms. It has a very nice wire bound green leather grip. The blade measures 33 1/2"long. It is mounted beautifully on a large polished mahogany plaque which is drilled for wall mounting and measures 9" x 46". The price includes UK delivery. Sn 13548 ****(see the other sword in stock Sn 13549)***
£375.00

Late Victorian / Edwardian Bamboo Sword Stick With Thin Heptagon Spike Blade Stag Horn Handle & Scabbard. Sn 12897 - 12897
This is an attractive Sword Stick in the form popular in the late Victorian/ early Edwardian era. The stained bamboo hilt has a curved stag horn handle which is undamaged and a German Silver ferrule. It has an unusual heptagon shaped 21 ½” long spike blade which tapers to a sharp point and measures 33 ½” overall length. The blade has natural aged staining consistent with age but no rust. The sword stick measures 35 ¾” overall in its scabbard. The stained bamboo scabbard has a conical brass end cap. Price includes UK delivery. Sn 12897
£345.00

**UNAVAILABLE**WW2 Turkish Army Officer's Dress Sword With Etched Blade ‘Ankara H-O 1.3.1940’ & Nickel Plated Brass Scabbard. Sn 12896 - 12896
With the opening up and consequent modernisation of Turkey to the West during the 19th century, the Ottoman Empire adopted many European influences both in Military dress and equipment. This was especially so with regards to swords. Many Turkish swords in that era were manufactured in Germany or based on German patterns (see page 216 of World Swords by Withers where a similar sword to our example is illustrated). This is a Turkish Army Officer's Dress Sword and Scabbard. It has a wire bound black grip with finger grooves. It has a brass knuckle guard and curved pommel with lanyard ring. The cross guard has 2 langets one bears the Turkish ‘crescent Moon & Star’ symbol. Its 31 ¼” tapering curved blade is beautifully etched on both sides with foliate panels. One side incorporates banners and arms and the other side has the Turkish ‘Crescent Moon & Star’. The riccaso is etched . ‘Ankara H-O 1.3.1940’. Its brass scabbard with 2 hanging rings and large shoe is undented and retains most of its original nickel plating. Price includes UK delivery. Sn 12896
£0.00

1st Edition Of 'Swords Of Hitler's Third Reich' Book By Major John Angolia. BO 1027 - BO 1027
A 1st Edition copy of 'Swords Of Hitler's Third Reich'' by Major John Angolia. It was privately published in 1969 by Frederick J. Stephens. This was the authors first book and covers all known swords of Hitler's Third Reich including the Herman Goring Wedding Sword and the Armistice Sword together with accoutrements and accessories. It is a classic work and should be in any serious collector/student library. The price includes UK delivery. BO 1027
£110.00

**UNAVAILABLE**UNAVAILABLE**Victorian Sidearm Of The Queen's Westminster Rifles & Scabbard. Sn 8293. - 8293
This is an excellent original sidearm of Queen Victoria's Westminster rifles. It has a 19 1/2" shallow diamond section blade with rounded tip, white metal cross guard with turn down shell bearing the Queen Victoria flat topped Crowned Portcullis. It has an undamaged wire bound fish skin grip, white metal ring and pommel. It is complete with it's original brown leather scabbard with plated chape and locket with frog stud. price for this nice Victorian sidearm includes UK delivery. Sn 8293.
£0.00

Original WW2 Japanese Officer's Sword Belt. ED 1039 - ED 1039
This original WW2 Japanese Officer's 'Wide Webbing' Sword belt is in great condition. Constructed of rugged olive coloured Webbing and leather with a broad metal buckle, it measures 38" in length and is 3" wide. The belt has a leather hanger securely stitched onto the belt. The hanger has a double brass slot fitting. The ends of the belt are edged in leather. This item is clean, undamaged and has no signs of repair. All stitching and fittings are secure and intact. Price for this hard to find item includes UK delivery. ED 1039.
£275.00

Original WW2 Japanese Officer's Sword Belt. Sn 6292. - 6292
This original WW2 Japanese Officer's 'Wide Webbing' Sword belt is in great condition. Constructed of rugged olive coloured Webbing and leather with a broad metal buckle, it measures 35" in length and is 3" wide. The belt has 2 leather hangers securely stitched onto the belt. One hanger has a double brass slot fitting, the other a single steel loop. The belt ends are edged in leather. This item is clean, undamaged and has no signs of repair. All stitching and fittings are secure and intact. Price for this hard to find item includes UK delivery. Sn 6292.
£325.00

SWORDS FOR SEA SERVICE MAY & ANNIS; HMSO 1970. 2 VOLUMES. - BO 323
This is a scarce 2 volume set of the definative work on Naval and associated swords by Commander W.E. May R.N. and P.G.W. Annis published in 1970 by Her Majestery's Stationary Office. In the two volumes topics and lists include British swords, Swords of 'other lands', swords in the Maritime museum, sword cutlers and proof marks. There are many plates and illustrations. A highly sought after reference work long out of print. The books are in excellent complete condition with no signs of any damage or repair. The price includes UK delivery. ( BO 323)
£345.00

**UNAVAILABLE**UNAVAILABLE**04/11/20**Original Japanese Sword Tsuba. - ED 825
An original, old and very nice condition iron Tsuba from a Japanese sword. It has a 65mm radius, square with rounded corners on the mimi. The central seppa dai has a copper insert on the narrow edge for the sword tang. It has two riobitsu either side of the seppa dai and is very skillfully made. I am unable to date it but is a minimum of 100 years old. price includes UK delivery.
£250.00

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