Edged Weapons - Swords

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

C1900 Brazilian Republic Heavy Cavalry Troopers Sword With Pipeback Blade By Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co Solingen Germany & Scabbard. Sn 12555:4 - 12555:4
On November 15, 1889 Marshal Deodoro da Fonseca deposed Emperor Dom Pedro II, declared Brazil a republic, and reorganized the Government. From 1889 to 1930, the Government was a constitutional democracy, but democracy was nominal. Immediately after the Republic was established Imperial German arms manufacturers supplied Brazil with arms and equipment to bolster the new regime's military. The Republic ended in 1930 with a military coup, also known as the Brazilian Revolution of 1930 that installed Getúlio Vargas as a dictator. This is an excellent original, Brazilian Republic Heavy Cavalry Troopers Sword & Scabbard made in Germany C1900. The Sword’s 32” pipeback blade has some areas of light staining and pitting but no rust. The blade is fitted with original leather hilt washer. The sword measures 38” overall length. The full steel knuckle bow is faintly marked with the Brazilian Republic Crest with 5 pointed star and banner ‘15 De Novembro De 1889’ commemorating the establishment of the Republic (illustrated). A sword with a similar crest is illustrated on page 142 of World Swords by Withers. The blade is marked by the German manufacturer ‘Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co Solingen’ (illustrated) and the back of the blade has a small 5 pointed star Brazilian Republic inspection mark. Its leather covered wood hilt is wire bound. The hilt has service wear but the wire binding is tight and intact. It is complete with its original steel scabbard with single hanging ring. The scabbard has even patina throughout and just a few minor dents consistent with age and service use. Price includes UK delivery. Sn 12555:4
£375.00

WW2 Japanese Army Officer's Brown Leather Sword Belt and Rare Brass Chain Sword Hanger. L 358 - L 358
A WW2 Japanese Army Officer's brown leather sword belt and rare brass chain sword hanger. The sword belt is in very good condition. It has a 2" steel buckle secured on a leather tab which is stitched to the belt, it has a leather keeper, the stitching is all present and secure. The buckle has fixed belt prongs. At the other end of the belt there is a leather strap belt end which has seven sets of double buckle holes. The end is in very good condition and has a stitched star. On the reverse it is plain leather. There are no markings on the belt. The belt measures 42" long and 2 3/4" wide. Complete with the belt is a rare brass chain sword hanger. The chain hanger is clipped onto a metal loop which is stitched onto a leather belt loop, see the close up photograph.The hanger is in perfect condition and has a brass clip with hook and a separate hook on a chain at one end and a brass clip at the other end. The stitching is present and secure. It measures 14 1/2" long from end to end. (see 'Military Swords Of Japan 1868-1945' book by Richard Fuller and Ron Gregory, pages 92 plate 104 for the hanger). The price includes UK delivery. L 358
£575.00

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

Victorian English Small Sword/ Mourning Sword. Sn 9143 - 9143
This is a nice original Victorian English Small Sword/ Mourning Sword. It has a 28 1/2" triform blade (35" overall). It has a scallop handguard with an elegantly shaped knuckle bow, handle & pommel all of which are decorated with ball protrusions. The sword has nice patina throughout. Price includes UK delivery. Sn 9143
£445.00

**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

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