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WW1 Era British Officers Brown Leather Bound Swagger Sword Stick. Sn 20154 - 20154
This is an original WW1 era brown leather covered wood Swagger Sword Stick & Scabbard in the form popular with British Officers during WW1. It has a 12 ¼” rectangular shank steel blade which tapers to a sharp point. The blade has just light staining consistent with age. It measures 20 ¼” overall in its scabbard. The wood grip & scabbard are bound in brown leather. All leather and stitching are clean & intact. The leather has some scuffs and scratches consistent with age and service use. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20154
£295.00

Victorian, British Lancashire Rifles Pattern 1827 Rifle Brigade Officer's Sword With Etched Blade, Leather Cord, Portepee & Scabbard. Sn 20151 - 20151
The Volunteer movement had its origins in the eighteenth century. Service in the Militia was compulsory at that time for those selected by ballot and who were not wealthy enough to hire a substitute. But specific threats, such as Jacobite risings or the threat of French invasion, induced men to volunteer for home defence. A series of Militia Acts, notably in 1761, 1768 and 1802, had the effect of transforming the Militia from a home defence force into a reserve for the Regular Army, and its former function was increasingly filled by the Volunteers. During the Napoleonic Wars 1793-1815, the risk of invasion by Revolutionary France persuaded the government to authorise the formation of volunteer units that would be subject to military discipline and eligible for pay when called out. Numerous Volunteer units were formed in Lancashire including the Warrington Bluebacks, regarded (in sentiment if not in direct lineage) as forebears of 4th Battalion The South Lancashire Regiment, and the Royal Preston Volunteers. Such units and their successors from 1808 onwards, the Local Militia, usually trained on a Sunday and from time to time did duty in various towns of Lancashire and Cheshire. British Volunteer strength peaked in 1803 at a remarkable total of some 440,000, but with the defeat of Napoleon they were all disbanded. In 1859 after another threat of Invasion Volunteer rifle units throughout Britain including those in Lancashire were reinstated. The 1827 pattern is defined by gothic bar guard hilt coupled with the usual Royal Cypher with strung bugle cartouche. Most Victorian era swords are from Volunteer / Militia Units and the blades marked accordingly (see page 174 of World Swords by Withers). This is an original 1827 Pattern Officer’s Sword to The Lancashire Rifles & scabbard. The sword has a clean 32” blade (37" overall) with fullers. The blade has etched panels including the badge of the slung bugle of the Rifle Brigade between ‘Lancashire Rifles’ Queen’s crown and ‘VR’ Royal Cypher (Victoria Regina) together with foliate panels. The blade also has inlaid roundel at the ricasso with monogram ‘WB&C’ (unknown). There are no manufacturer or date marks. It has a brass gothic bar knuckle guard with the Rifle Brigade 'Crown with bugle' badge and curved stepped pommel. The fish skin grip is excellent, the grip’s wire binding is all present and tight. The guard is fitted with leather cord and portepee. It is complete with scabbard with 2 hanging rings and shoe. The scabbard’s original nickel plate finish is rubbed in areas. The price for this sword & scabbard which is worthy of further research regarding the named Officer includes UK delivery. Sn 20151
£495.00

C1858 Victorian Irish Officer’s Prince Of Wales Leinster 100 Regiment Of Foot Mallaca Sword Stick With Regiment Badge Engraved Ferrule & Ball Top Handle. Sn 20150 - 20150
The 100th (Prince of Wales's Royal Canadian) Regiment of Foot was a British Army regiment, raised in 1858. Under the Childers Reforms it amalgamated with the 109th Regiment of Foot (Bombay Infantry) to form the Prince of Wales's Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians) in 1881. This is a Victorian Irish Prince Of Wales Leinster 100 Regiment Of Foot Mallaca Sword Stick made prior to becoming the Royal Canadians. It has a white metal ball top handle. It has a flat diamond shaped 18 ¼” blued blade and measures 23 ½” overall length. The blade is clean & tapers to a pin sharp point. The sword stick measures 33 ½”overall including scabbard. The Mallaca handle and scabbard are undamaged. The scabbard has a brass end cap and Silver ferrule at the throat which is engraved with the Regimental badge of the Prince Of Wales Leinster 100 Regiment Of Foot. The price for this attractive Victorian piece includes UK delivery. Sn 20150
£495.00

WWI Italian Model 1871/ 1909 Cavalry Trooper's Sword With Pipe Back Blade & Scabbard. Sn 12555:2. - Sn 12555:2
This is an Italian Model 1871/ 1909 Cavalry Trooper's Sword (see page 129 of World Swords By Withers). These swords were used by the Italian Cavalry during WW1. It's slightly curved 35 ½ " steel pipe back blade is undamaged with just light staining consistent with age. It has a full steel knuckle guard with recessed thumb guard, 'birds head' pommel with chequering and plain wood grip. The grip strap is stamped 'G1541'. The sword is complete with original steel scabbard with single hanging ring. The scabbard has some minor dents and areas of light staining but no rust. The scabbard is stamped 'L7657'. Price includes UK delivery. Sn 12555:2.
£450.00

*Mint*Wilkinson Sword, Cutlers To H.M Queen Elizabeth II, Presentation Sword With Etched Blade & Void Plate For Engraving. ED 2028. - ED 2028
Among their revered line of Military, Hunting and other Knives, Swords and Bayonets, Wilkinson Sword produced many edged presentation pieces. This is a pristine presentation Sword, made by Wilkinson, Sword Cutlers by appointment to Queen Elizabeth II. The Sword has a beautiful, clean. Double edged, unsharpened, 28" blade (33 ½ " overall). One side of the blade is decorated for three quarters of its length with attractive decorative etching and the ricasso crisply marked with Queen Elizabeth II Royal Cypher and appointment together with Wilkinson Sword's classic crossed swords legend and name. The Sword's cross guard incorporates a large shield shaped plate which is void ready for engraving and it has a pointed pommel. The Sword's lovely dark wood handle is undamaged and as new. This Sword made by a famous English Cutler is ideal for display or make a treasured presentation piece. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2028.
£275.00

**NAMED**Boer War 1901 Dated Blade & WW1 Era British George V 1897 Pattern Sword Guard Engraved To ‘H.W. Mirehouse II N. Staffs Regt’ (2nd Battalion Prince of Wales's (North Staffordshire) Regiment) With Cord, Portepee, Field Service Scabbard & Frog. ED 2 - ED 2684
The Prince of Wales's (North Staffordshire) Regiment served with distinction during the Second Boer War and during two World Wars. In 1920 the Regiment was renamed The North Staffordshire (The Prince of Wales's) Regiment and amalgamated in 1959 with the South Staffordshire Regiment to form The Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's). In 2005 the Regiments of Cheshire, Worcestershire & Sherwood Foresters, Staffordshire and West Midlands & Kings Cheshire were amalgamated to become the Mercia Regiment. This is an excellent British1897 pattern Infantry Officer's sword to a named Officer of the 2nd Battalion Prince of Wales's (North Staffordshire) Regiment. The sword has a 32 ½” long blade with partial fullers. The blade has areas of staining consistent with age and use. One side of the blade has a date mark ’01 (1901) and inspection mark. There is no visible maker name. The spine of the blade is numbered '1162'. It has a full 1897 Pattern knuckle guard with King George V Crown & Royal Cypher. The guard is engraved ‘H.W. Mirehouse II N. Staffs Regt’. It has a curved stepped pommel with ball top and knurled back strap for grip, fish skin grip with wire binding in very good condition. The guard is fitted with Officer’s leather cord and acorn knot. It is complete with leather covered wood field service scabbard. The scabbard has a german silver throat mount & is fitted with leather frog that has 2 belt loops and buckles. All leather and stitching are clean and intact. The price for this sword worthy of further research regarding the named Officer includes UK delivery. ED 2684
£695.00

**NAMED**WW1 Era British Fenton Brothers Ltd Sheffield George V 1897 Pattern Sword With Presentation Etched Blade ‘Presented To 2nd Lieut Ewart H Philips From Bargoed’ & Field Service Scabbard. ED 2683 - ED 2683
This is an excellent WW1 era 1897 pattern Infantry Officer's sword with presentation etched blade. The sword has a clean 32 ½” long blade with partial fullers. The blade is etched on both sides. Both sides have decorative foliate panels. One side has Kings crown Royal Cypher ‘GR V’ (George V Rex), maker detail ‘Fenton Brothers Ltd Sheffield’ together with panel ‘Presented To 2nd Lieut Ewart H Philips From Bargoed (Bargoed is a town and community in the Rhymney Valley, Wales, one of the South Wales Valleys) ’. The reverse has King’s crown heraldic arms and has the ordnance acceptance star. It has a full 1897 Pattern knuckle guard with King George V Crown & Royal Cypher. It has a curved stepped pommel with ball top and knurled back strap for grip, fish skin grip with wire binding in superb condition. It is complete with leather covered wood field service scabbard. All leather and stitching are clean and intact. The price for this excellent named sword includes UK delivery. ED 2683
£675.00

**ATTRIBUTED**WW1 Era British George V 1897 Pattern Sword With Etched Blade To Major General G.J Farmer CB CMG (Mentioned In Despatches 8 Times) With Cord, Portepee, Field Service Scabbard, Frog & Information Plate Detailing The Officer’s Military Record. - 20021
This is an excellent WW1 era 1897 pattern Infantry Officer's sword with etched blade to Major General G.J Farmer CB CMG. An information plate which accompanies this sword states ‘The original owner of this sword was Major General G.J Farmer CB CMG. He was gazetted to the 1st Btln Regiment of Belfast 1892 then posted to the 2nd Btln Poona. He served on the Nile Expedition 1898 and was ADC to field marshall Lord Grenfell Governor of Malta 1914 was AQMG 2nd Corps. At Mons he was injured when his horse was startled by a shell bursting causing it to fall on him. For service in war was created CMG and brevet Colonel 1915 & CB 1918. He was mentioned in despatches 8 times. Died 3rd Nov 1958 aged 87’. The sword has a clean 32 ½” long blade with partial fullers. The blade is etched on both sides. Both sides have decorative foliate panels. One side has Kings crown Royal Cypher ‘GR V’ (George V Rex), maker detail ‘Henry Wilkinson Pall Mall London & Royal appointment together with panel ‘Major General G.J Farmer CB CMG’. The reverse has King’s crown heraldic arms and has the ordnance acceptance star with roundel. The spine of the blade is numbered '3156'. It has a full 1897 Pattern knuckle guard with King George V Crown & Royal Cypher. It has a curved stepped pommel with ball top and knurled back strap for grip, fish skin grip with wire binding in superb condition. The guard is fitted with Officer’s leather cord and acorn knot. It is complete with leather covered wood field service scabbard. The scabbard is fitted with leather frog that has 2 belt loops and brass buckles. The information plate is attached to the frog by wire and easily removable for display. All leather and stitching are clean and intact. The price for this sword to an Officer with a distinguished career includes UK delivery. Sn 20021
£875.00

ANCIENT BLADE**Late Muromchi C16th Century Mino Den Work Japanese Wakizashi Short Sword & Scabbard, Kozuka Knife With Blade Signature, Scabbard With Cord & Expert Assessment. Sn 17862. - Sn 17862
This is a Japanese Wakizashi with ancient blade. The sword has been examined by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg and a copy of his hand written notes accompany the sword. In extracts of his notes he states “An ancient blade, C16th century late Muromachi. It is un-signed because of shortening a long time ago. Probably mino den work. Because of size & thickness think is was made as single hand sword. Blade showing signs of age wear & tear open grain & kizu flaws 1 large blister in bright old polish. 19th century mounts, black lacquer saya in good condition. Matching Kuzuka (by knife) & iron tsuba inlaid with running Hare & moon. Nice quality condition good nara school work. Hilt re-bound in Japan 2 colour cotton with good quality birds menuki. Original Ko-Gatana blade worn signed but un-readable. In his illustration of the blade he notes: Hamon is Gunome Midare (even) with fine nie crystals (grain worn). Small chip Ha machi notch worn away with sharpening over centuries. No file marks (on tang) because of shortening, double Megugi Anna. Cutting edge of blade is just under 18”. Hamon worn on Boshi”. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 17862.
£1,850.00

WW2 1943 Shin Gunto Japanese Officer's Katana Sword With Smith Double Signed Tang 'TAKE HISA’ & Steel Scabbard. Sn 16095. - Sn 16095
This is a very good original WW2 Japanese Officers Sword & scabbard. The sword has a fish skin handle bound with brown cord. It has its original copper and brass fittings and floral menuki. The tang is signed on both sides with Japanese script identifying the sword smith as 'TAKE HISA’, together with Autumn 1943 date. There is also a small ‘w’ inspector’s mark on one side of the tang (see Modern Japanese sword Smiths by Slough page 169 where a sword tang with identical markings to ours is illustrated). The hilt is fitted with push button scabbard retaining clip which works correctly. The pommel is holed for lanyard and has remnants of a wrist cord. The 26 ¼” blade has staining consistent with age. The cutting edge is sharp. It is carried in its original steel scabbard with single hanging ring. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 16095.
£1,195.00
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