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**SOLD**13/5**RARE**ANCIENT PRE 1600 BLADE**WW2 JAPANESE UCHI GATANA (Single Handed) SWORD** Surrendered 1945 To Major J.C Rumboll Punjab Regiment, Scabbard, Provenance, WD Retention Certificate & Expert Assessment. Sn 23263 - 23263
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 “Genuine war souvenir, sold by family with original retention certificate a veteran bring back. An uchi-gatana with ancient pre 1600 blade. A single hand sword. The tang shape & blade shape are bizen work as is the midareba hamon edged with nioi. This looks to date to late muromachi period 1400 to 1590’s. It is unsigned in bright condition but needing a polish to bring out forging details. Saya possible reworked shira saya wood covered with field service leather good condition with original safety strap. Tsuba is cast iron 19th century work oval shape wakizashi size, depicting under cut waves like omori teru hide school signed ‘mitso mune ?’ bit worn. civilian tsuka with military brown tape. Very good pair of tiger menuki in soft metal. Pair soft metal fuchi kashira with Gold inlay flowers (worn) condition. Original envelope from family with hand written note of sword history mentioning British Officer’s name & where surrendered to 2nd Punjabis on 10th November 1945. It is rare eighty years after war to buy swords straight from a veterans family with original paperwork still with it”. In his illustrations he describes the cutting edge length as 54 cms and the overall length as 67.5 cms. He also describes other blade characteristics and measurements which can be read in the images. Also accompanying the sword is hand written provenance direct from the veterans daughter which reads “Japanese sword handed to my father Major John Carnegie Rumboll M.C. (Indian Army 2nd Punjabs) on the surrender on the beach 10.11.1945” & the original WD Retention certificate which reads: “C a p t u r e d M a t e r i a l, Authority For Possession No. E.C. 10454 rank :Major name: J.C. Rumboll unit :3rd battalion 2nd Punjab Regiment, is authorized possession of one Jap. Sword". The certificate has original red ink WD stamp and date 10.11.45 together with illegible signature of Commader 9th Infantry Brigade”. The price for this rare piece with expert assessment & provenance includes UK delivery. Sn 23263
£0.00

WW2 Japanese Officer's Shin-Gunto Seki Arsenal Katana Sword With Smith Signed Tang ‘Seki Ju Kane Matsu Kazu Nori Saku’, Showa Arsenal Blossom Stamp, Officer’s Rank Tassel Scabbard With Leather Field Combat Cover & Expert Assessment. Sn 23255 - 23255
An original WW2 Japanese Officer's Sword. The tang is signed on one side with crisp Smith’s name in Japanese script characters. The signature has been translated and the sword assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. His hand written notes accompany the sword. In extracts from his notes he states “A Shin Gunto Army Officer’s sword with good condition leather cover on scabbard. In un-touched condition / original with a blade just under 27” cutting edge. Blade has Nakerishimei signature by a seki arsenal signature specialist inscribed ‘Seki Ju Kane Matsu Kazu Nori Saku’ with a showa blossom arsenal stamp (made after 1938). The Hamon is typical mino / seki in gunome midare with nioi crystals. Low temperature forging quenched in oil. See John Slough Swordsmiths of Japan page 80 for reference and oshigata. Made Medium to high grade Showa To. See Markus Sesko swordsmiths of japan 1st Vol A to K page 350 for reference. 2 men listed. I think this is second listing Kazu Nori Showa showa period 1926-1945. Real name Kane Matsu Kazu Ichi. He signed using combination of his personal name & his art name. He was born 1894 & died 9th December 1944”. The notes contain a photocopy image of a rubbing of the blade with translation of the signature. The dark binding over the shagreen handle is complete and intact and all the fittings are original, correct and present (illustrated). The sarute loop is fitted with Officers rank tassel cord. The hilt’s scabbard retaining catch functions as it should. The field combat cover of the scabbard is clean and undamaged. Overall length of the sword is 37 ½”. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23255
£1,675.00

Victorian Era Police Constabulary Brass Hilt Sword / Hanger Sidearm & Scabbard. ED 3037 - ED 3037
This is an original Victorian Police brass hilt sword / hanger sidearm & scabbard. It has a 24” fullered curved steel blade with original leather hilt washer. The sharpened blade has no maker or date marks and just light areas of staining consistent with age and service carry. Its fish skin covered handle with finger grooves is in good condition. It has a brass knuckle guard & stepped pommel. The hilt has a scabbard locking catch which works correctly. The overall length of the sword is just under 29 ½”. Its black leather scabbard is in very good condition with brass mounts. The throat mount has an oval brass frog locket. The price includes UK delivery. (tub armoury) ED 3037
£475.00

SOLD SOLD (30/04) **MINT BLADE**C1850’s – 1920’s Japanese Civilian Samurai Katana Long Sword With Perfect Red Bark Effect Lacquered Scabbard, Cord & Expert Assessment. ED 3040 - ED 3040
This sword has been assessed by a UK based Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. His assessment accompanies this piece. In the assessment he states “A civilian katana long sword, blade is unsigned and is just under 28 inches long. Difficult to judge the age, the black patination makes it look older than it is. In my opinion dates late 19th into 20th century (1850s to 1920s) from the shape. This whole sword has been restored in recent times and is in near mint condition. Polish is hadori which the Japanese like. Perfect length for a quality martial arts training sword. Saya re-lacquered in bark-effect red colour (perfect) with buffalo horn kuri kata and old re patinated bottom mount (kojiri) in iron. Tsuba (hand guard) tsukashi (pierced) iron depicting lotus leaves? 2 hitsu anna been used on other swords. Looks 1750 to 1800 period in Samurai taste, even black patinated. Tsuka (hilt) rebound in black cotton ito, good fish skin, no breaks. Mismatched copper fuchi & old iron kashira. menuki (under binding) shows old Japanese oblong coins? A very attractive looking sword”. In his drawings of the blade he describes the cutting edge as 71 cms length and overall length 90.5 cms, he also identifies a polisher’s mark & describes other blade measurements & characteristics (illustrated in image 2). The price includes UK delivery. ED 3040
£0.00

**MINT**EXPERT ASSESSED**Sandle Wood Boxed, Matching Pair Of Japanese Meiji Period 1860’s – 1912 Shakudo With Gold Soft Metal Menuki Sword Hilt Ornaments Depicting ‘A Raft On A River With Cherry Blossom Flowers & Snail’. ED 3039 - ED 3039
This is an original pair of Japanese Meiji Period 1860’s – 1912 Shakudo With Gold Soft Metal Menuki Sword Hilt Ornaments Depicting ‘A Raft On A River With Cherry Blossom Flowers & Snail’ mounted for display in a later sandle wood box. They have been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A label with his assessment can be read in the images and accompanies the piece. The later wood box has a removable lid. The box has a padded insert to with elasticated bands to protect the menuki. The price for these quality matching menuki with expert assessment includes UK delivery. ED 3039 (Tanto box armoury)
£195.00

SOLD SOLD (LAY-AWAY 06/03) **SUPERIOR MASTER SMITH**GENDAITO HAND FORGED BLADE**WW2 1941 Dated Japanese Army Officer’s Type 98 Shin Gunto Sword Signed ‘Hizen Ju Kuni Mitsu’, Rank Tassel, Scabbard & Expert Assessment. ED 3038 - ED 3038
This sword has been assessed by a UK based Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. His assessment accompanies this piece. In the assessment he states “ A Type 98 shin gunto, army officer’s sword. With a traditionally forged blade signed ‘Hizen Ju Kuni Mitsu’ & dated June 1941 real name Shibata Tsuneo born 1895. Studied under Kuri Hada Aki Hide. Worked as army approved swordsmith (rikugun jumei tosho) and rated as JokomNo Joi= Superior Master. 5th Seat in Swordsmith competition 1941 (photo & information see Markus Sesko book/list of smiths. Page No. 440). In good old polish some scratches & marks. Scabbard, gunto pattern metal parade with fitted patinated copper mounts. One hanging ring (ashi). 98% paint green in good condition. Hand guard (tsuba) cast brass gunto pattern some original gilding with seppa matching number 72. Handle (tsuka) gunto pattern in very good condition overall complete brown ito wrap & 2 menuki cherry blossoms. Skin is wartime plastic used for wartime shortages. Working safety catch & knot loop sarute with quality Monkey hans (rare now). Finished with blue & brown Lt to Capt rank tassel in good condition. A genuine un-messed with type 98 sword with hand forged gendaito blade by known smith rated master”. In his drawings of the blade he describes the cutting edge as 65.5 cms length and overall length 86.5 cms, he also translates the tang signature, date, arsenal assembly marks & describes other blade measurements & characteristics (illustrated in image 2). The price includes UK delivery. ED 3038
£0.00

Victorian Era Police Constabulary Brass Hilt Sword / Hanger Sidearm Hilt Marked ‘SP 138’ & Scabbard. Sn 23188 - 23188
This is an original Victorian Police brass hilt sword / hanger sidearm & scabbard. It has a 24” fullered curved steel blade with original leather hilt washer. The blade has no maker or date marks and just light areas of staining consistent with age and service carry. Its fish skin covered handle with finger grooves is in good condition. It has a brass knuckle guard & stepped pommel. The brass knuckle guard has faint ‘SP’ mark possibly Special (volunteer) Police & weapon number ‘138’. The hilt has a scabbard locking catch. The overall length of the sword is 29 ¾”. Its black leather scabbard is in very good condition with brass mounts (the stitched rear seam has opened in small areas but could easily be re-stitched). The throat mount has an oval brass frog locket. The price includes UK delivery. (tub armoury) Sn 23188
£475.00

British WD 1885 Pattern Cavalry Troopers Sword By Mole (Birmingham) & WD Scabbard Both With Various Regiment Marks (Some Struck Out) Sn 23174:44 - 23174:44
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 was first introduced for the 1864 pattern, this was primarily a new hilt mated with the existing 1853 pattern blade. The Maltese Cross motif cut into the knuckle guard is a distinctive feature of these swords. British manufacturer’s struggled to keep pace with the demand for these swords and many were produced with German made blades (see page 101 of World Swords by Withers). This is an excellent original British made, 1885 Pattern British Cavalry Troopers Sword with Scabbard. The Sword’s fullered 34 ½” blade has just light staining consistent with age. It measures 39 ¾” overall length. The grip strap has ordnance inspection marks and the spine, inspection marks and maker mark ‘Mole’ (Birmingham). The ricasso has WD inspection marks and WD inspection marks. The knuckle guard has the correct pierced Maltese cross motif. The guard is marked by the British maker ‘Mole’ (Birmingham). The guard has Regiment marks (some struck out, all illustarted). It has the correct boiled leather chequered scales secured by the correct 5 rivets. The edges of the grips have some age and service related nibbles but are totally secure. It is complete with its steel scabbard which has 2 fixed hanging rings. The scabbard has WD with arrow mark & Regiment marks , some struck out (all illustrated). The scabbard has even patina. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23174:44
£645.00

British WD 1856 Pattern Pioneer’s Sawback Short Sword Sidearm With Brass Hilt Regiment Marked ‘V MX 16 13’ To The Duke Of Cambridge’s Own (Middlesex Regiment) Volunteers & 1895 Scabbard Regiment Marked ‘3 DF 1’ To The Royal Dublin Fusiliers. Sn 23174:36 - 23174:36
Elements of The Duke Of Cambridge’s Own (Middlesex Regiment) saw service in India during the late 19th century. Following the outbreak of the Second Boer War in 1899, the Regiment embarked for active service in South Africa in December 1899 and took part in the storming of Alleman's Nek in June 1900. The battalion stayed in South Africa after the end of the war (June 1902). When the Boers declared war Elements of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers took part in the first major battle of the war, the Battle of Talana Hill near Dundee. The Regiment saw much action during the war including the siege of Ladysmith. This is an original 1856 Pattern British Pioneers Sawback Short Sword Sidearm (see page 173 of Robson's Swords of the British Army) with Middlesex Regiment marks and scabbard with Royal Dublin Fusiliers marks. It has a broad 22 ½” blade with deeply cut sawback (27 ¾”overall). The blade has just light staining consistent with age. One side of the blade has German blade maker trademark of W.R. Kirschbaum & Co. of Solingen, later part of Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co. (WKC) together with British ordnance inspection mark, the reverse has WD Broad arrow mark and ordnance inspection mark which is repeated on the spine. It has a heavy ribbed Brass handle with full knuckle bow, slotted for lanyard. The tail of the guard has Regiment marks ‘V MX 16 13’ To The Duke Of Cambridge’s Own (Middlesex Regiment) Volunteers. The sidearm is complete with original leather scabbard with brass mounts which have dents consistent with age and service use but are totally secure. The leather of the scabbard is clean and intact. The throat mount has ‘4 1895’ date (April 1895) above Regiment marks ‘3 DF 1’ To The Royal Dublin Fusiliers. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23174:36 (armoury bucket)
£545.00

Boer War Era British Officer’s Brown Leather Covered Swagger Sword Stick With German W.R. Kirschbaum & Co (Later WKC) Solingen Triangular Section Blade With Plaited Leather Retaining / Wrist Strap. Sn 23182 - 23182
This is an original Boer War Era British Officer’s brown leather covered wood Swagger Sword Stick & Scabbard. It has a 15 ¼” triangular section blade that tapers to a pin sharp point. It measures 22 ¼” overall in its scabbard. The blade is stamped with the “Knight Helmet” trademark used by W.R. Kirschbaum & Co. of Solingen, later part of Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co. (WKC). The wood grip & scabbard are bound in brown leather. The leather has some light scuffing consistent with age and the throat of the scabbard is securely mounted with a plaited leather wrist strap that doubles as a hilt retaining strap. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23182 (top of gun rack armoury)
£295.00
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