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Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £1,095.00

**MATCHING NUMBERS, BLADE NUMBERED ON SIDE**Original, WW2 Japanese NCO's Type 95 Katana With ‘The Lijima Swords Factory’ & Kokura Arsenal Marks & Scabbard. Sn 21886 -. 21886 This is an original WW2 Japanese NCO's Katana and scabbard. The sword has the typical aluminium cast handle with lanyard ring and fully functioning scabbard retaining clip. The hilt retains some of its original brown paint. Its early, fullered, 27 ½” blade is stamped on one side '59554' and with inspection mark (later examples were stamped on the spine). The blade has no damage and clean. The hilt is stamped with Lijima Swords Factory roundel with crossed swords mark and inspection mark together with Kokura arsenal mark (see pages 185 & 186 of Swords Of Imperial Japan by Dawson). It is complete with its original scabbard which has a single hanging ring. The scabbard has just a few small dents and retains its original olive green paint finish. The throat of the scabbard is stamped with matching number. This piece is clearly a WW2 bring back, surrendered or recovered from the battlefield. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21886

Nation : -
Local Price : £1,075.00

1766-1803 Thomas Divine Dublin 16 Bore Flintlock Traveling Pistol With Browned 2 Stage Barrel & 1843-1846 WI 1314 (County Wicklow) Irish Registration Mark. Sn 20454 -. 20454 This is an excellent Irish flintlock traveling pistol. It measures 15 ½” overall and has a browned 10 ¼” 2 stage barrel with clean smooth bore which is fitted with small blade fore sight. The rear sight consists of a shallow groove in the top of the action tang. The top of the barrel has 'Dublin' cartouche and another indistinct cartouche. The barrel also has a 1843-1846 ‘WI 1314’ (County Wicklow) Irish Registration Mark (the Irish Registration Act was passed in 1843 and lasted only a short while, until August 1846. There were 39 districts (34 counties, 4 boroughs and Dublin City) each with its own two letter prefix followed by a number. Wicklow’s prefix was WI). It has a steel cock, brass trigger guard with extended tang and Pineapple finial,brass butt with extended tang & brass ram rod mounts. The brass has foliate decoration. The steel lock plate is crisply signed 'Divine' within banner (most likely Thomas Divine / Devine Dublin 1766-1803) and has foliate decoration. The all original dark walnut full stock has knocks bumps and bruises to be expected with age and use. The stock is mounted with silver plated brass shield which has a stylised monogram, most likely that of the original period owner. The pistol is complete with iron ramrod. Its action works crisply. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique flintlock pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 20454

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,050.00

Rare Russian M1843 Luttich Carbine Bayonet by P J Malherbe. Leaf-shaped, double-edged blade with short, narrow central fuller. Brass cross hilt with twin forward-curving quillons, ribbed solid brass grip. External leaf spring secured with a single screw, its fixed button protruding from the opposite side of the grip. Black leather washer. No scabbard. The ricasso of the blade is stamped on one side with the maker’s mark ‘P J MALHERBE A LIÈGE’ above an inspection stamp and the number ‘2’. The hilt is stamped next to the leaf spring near the pommel with a crown over ‘B’. The .704 calibre Brunswick rifle was designed by Captain Berners, a Jaeger officer of the Brunswick Army, and adopted with some modifications by the British Army in 1836. The Russian Imperial Army essentially copied the British Brunswick as their M1843 Luttich Carbine. The carbines and associated bayonets were manufactured on their behalf in Liège, Belgium by the gunmaker Pierre Joseph Malherbe – “Lüttich” is the German name for Liège. Numbers produced are uncertain but low – anecdotally I read that the observed serial numbers on the carbines have been below 1000, and production of the bayonets was probably equal. The Luttich carbines were used in the Crimean War, issued to specialist Russian sharpshooters as it was the only rifled long arm in their arsenal. The British had already replaced the Brunswick with the improved Minie rifle issued to all their infantry, and introduced the new Enfield rifle over the course of the conflict. Examples of the Luttich found outside Russia may well have been originally taken as trophies in that conflict. The blade’s lower section has some light patination and spots of pitting, a larger patch of pitting around the tip section on one side. The tip of the blade is slightly chipped. The hilt is in good condition with an even patina. The locking mechanism moves freely.

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,050.00

Georgian Officers Silver Hilted Sword. Georgian period, English silver hilted officers sword. The hilt is of the 1788 pattern style, having a single knuckle bow and short langets along with a

Nation : -
Local Price : £1050.00

1796 Light Cavalry Troopers Sword. Ref 9110. A 1796 Light Cavalry Troopers Sword, 37” overall, 32 ½” curved fullered blade. Regulation stirrup shaped hilt with ribbed leather covered grip. In its original iron scabbard stamped Osbourn on back edge, two suspension rings. Circa 1800 Sword and scabbard sleepy condition, blade very good but covered in old grease, scabbard and hilt with light old rust, would clean up very well.. Grip leather worn.

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,050.00

British Warwickshire Yeomanry Cavalry Officer’s Full Dress Mameluke Sword by Hamburger Rogers & Co.. Curved, unfullered, hatchet-pointed blade with false edge. Mameluke hilt cast with foliate motifs, with langets and leaf rosette finials. Ivory scale grips secured with decorative rivets, sword knot hole with brass rim. No washer. Scabbard with steel body, steel throat piece, ornate cross-shaped brass band fittings for the hanging rings and ornate brass fitting at the chape. Blade 27 7/8 inches in length, the sword 33¼ inches overall. The blade is etched on one side with the retailer ‘HAMBURGER ROGERS & Co 30 King St Covent Garden London’, as well as crossed lances with banners and foliate motifs including oak leaves with acorns. It is etched on the other side with further foliage and acorns. Hamburger & Co. was a firm of gold & silver lacemen established in 1812. As lacemen they produced uniforms for court and cavalry officers, and like many military outfitters also retailed swords. The brothers William and John Rogers joined the partnership in 1840 and it became Hamburger, Rogers & Co. until 1918, so this sword must postdate 1840. Their swords were made by others – the firms Mole, Wilkinson and Reeves all supplied them at various times – but Hamburger was nonetheless notable for supplying unusual regimental swords, having extensive trade with the regiments of the Household Cavalry (which used their own patterns of sword and procured them outside the usual channels) and later procuring custom trooper’s swords for the Westminster Dragoons. The ‘mameluke’ sword was initially introduced to Europeans during Napoleon’s Egyptian campaigns of 1798-1801, where he fought against and was impressed by the local Mamluk cavalry. The Duke of Wellington owned and carried a mameluke sword from his service in India, and it became an outright craze among British officers to have one as a dress sword. This unofficial trend became officially acknowledged in the 1822 cavalry dress regulations as well as in the 1831 Pattern staff officer’s mameluke sword, which is still carried by General Officers to this day. Among the light cavalry the mameluke sword was of iconic status: even after Dress Regulations were brought in every Lancer and Hussar regiment retained its own unique variation on the type: always richly decorated and often incorporating regimental motifs in their design. See Chapter 12 of the British Cavalry Sword 1788-1912 by Richard Dellar for extensive discussion of these variations. Plate 12.16 of the same volume (page 115) depicts an identical mameluke to this one, marked to the Warwickshire Yeomanry and dated c1860-70, which enables identification of this unmarked version. Not every mameluke of a given unit bears regimental etching to prove it: being officer’s swords they would have been privately purchased and such etching would have been an optional extra – this example is well etched but with a more generic pattern. Four independent troops of yeomanry were raised in the county of Warwickshire in 1794, in Packington, Birmingham, Rugby and Kineton, each of 54 men. These were combined in 1796 to form the Warwickshire Regiment of Yeomanry Cavalry, headquartered at Warwick, which grew to eight troops by 1854. County yeomanry regiments were composed of (or sponsored by) wealthy gentlemen and their fine uniforms and horses made them great local spectacles and sources of pride for their communities. They also had a law enforcement role: the regiment was first called out in 1795 to aid the civil power in suppressing a riot in Birmingham. This was repeated for the waves of Chartist riots in Birmingham in 1839, 1842 and 1848. The regiment saw no action overseas until the Boer War, in which it contributed volunteers to the Imperial Yeomanry – in 1900, 5 officers and 116 men formed the 5 th (Warwickshire) Company of the 2 nd Battalion, then a second contingent of 146 men followed in 1901 which became the 103 rd Company. The 5 th Company saw combat as mounted infantry, most notably in May 1900, when they were ordered to hold a drift (ford) on the Orange River known as Kheis Drift. The drift led to a wooded river island held by a sizeable party of Boers, which fired on them when they approached. British artillery bombarded the island, then the Warwickshire Company were ordered to cross the river and attack. The artillery had not deterred the Boers, who laid in wait then opened fire as the British crossed on horseback. Corporal Baxter, one of the lead men, was left wounded in the water, his horse killed under him. Rather than retreating his comrades rushed to his aid despite heavy enemy fire: Trooper Lane and the company commander Major Orr-Ewing were killed recovering Baxter and six others wounded before the withdrawal was complete. Baxter died of his wounds the following night, the incident marking the first casualties in the regiment’s 106 years of history. In the First World War volunteers from the regiment served with the 2 nd Mounted Division, fighting as infantry at Gallipoli in 1915. It was transferred to the Australian Mounted Division in 1917, fighting as cavalry in numerous battles in Palestine including the charge at Huj in 1917, one of the last great charges of the British cavalry. It was then amalgamated into the 100th (Warwickshire and South Nottinghamshire Yeomanry) Battalion, Machine Gun Corps, serving on the Western Front in 1918. After WW1 the Warwickshire Yeomanry was one of the few regiments which remained as true cavalry – it entered WW2 as part of the 1 st Cavalry Division, Britain’s last horseback division, garrisoning Palestine in 1940 and fighting in Iraq and Syria in early 1941. In August 1941 its division was finally mechanized as the 10th Armoured Division, which fought in North Africa and Italy. It was amalgamated with the Worcestershire Yeomanry in 1957 to form the Queen's Own Warwickshire and Worcestershire Yeomanry. There are two present-day descendant units: B (Warwickshire and Worcestershire Yeomanry) Squadron of The Royal Yeomanry and 54 (Queen's Own Warwickshire and Worcestershire Yeomanry) Support Squadron of the Royal Corps of Signals. Some small spots of patination and cleaned pitting to the blade, some on the etching. The grips are solidly attached with no cracking. The brass components have a moderate patina. The scabbard has a dent on one side, some dark patination and some pitting to the steel, both heavier towards the chape end. One of the hilt finials is very slightly bent forwards. Due to the ivory used in the grip, this sword cannot be exported from the UK . It has been declared and registered as antique ivory under the provisions of the UK Ivory Act and therefore can be sold within the UK. Please note that this is a one-time registration: if you purchase this sword and wish to resell it you must register it again.

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,050.00

British WW1 1907 Pattern Bayonet with Early Hooked Quillon, 2nd Battalion Loyal Lancashire Regiment, East African Campaign. Straight single-fullered knife blade, steel hilt with muzzle ring and distinctive forward-curving lower quillon, wood slab grips secured by two screws, steel beaked pommel with locking button. Brown leather No. 1 Mk 2 scabbard with steel locket & teardrop frog stud and steel chape piece. Brown leather 1914 Pattern frog with buckled retaining strap and rear strap to attach a helve carrier. This bayonet is still in its original configuration with hooked lower quillon and no oil hole: the quillon was ordered to be removed from new production bayonets in October 1913 and existing examples were often removed by grinding during repair. The ricasso is stamped on one side with a crown over 1907 (the pattern), 11 ‘10, indicating the manufacture date to be November 1910 and the maker’s mark ‘EFD’ for the Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield. It is stamped on the other side with a ‘broad arrow’ War Department stores mark, two crown inspection marks with ‘E’ for Enfield, a small stamp made up of another broad arrow over ‘EFD’ over ‘51’, and an ‘X’ indicating that the blade passed a manufacturer’s bending test – this appears to have been double-stamped. The pommel is stamped with ‘2.N.L.’, indicating the 2 nd Battalion, The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, and the weapon number ‘479’. The scabbard is identically stamped at the throat with ‘479’, confirming that they are an original pair, and next to the staple on the throat and chape pieces with a faint mark that looks like ‘AM’ over ‘OA.12’ – this probably refers to a manufacturer. The leather body of the scabbard is stamped next to the seam with the date ‘13’ as well as ‘1113’, ‘I^M’, (where the ^ is a broad arrow), which I think is an Indian stores mark, and the letter ‘A’. The rear of the frog is faintly, informally marked by poking dots and scratching lines, with what looks like ‘18278’ and ‘F.T.’, which might be a previous owner’s initials and soldier number. The frog is of the British 1914 Pattern (part of the Infantry Equipment, Pattern 1914 set of leather webbing). It retains the strap on its reverse side which could be used to attach the helve carrier for an entrenching tool. The 2 nd Battalion of the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment was one of only two British battalions deployed to East Africa during the First World War, and the only battalion of British regulars (the other being the newly formed 25th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers). At the outbreak of the war it was deployed to Bangalore, India, joining the 27 th (Bangalore) Brigade of the British Indian Army. The Bangalore Brigade was tasked with invading German East Africa via the port of Tanga (in modern-day Tanzania), arriving in November 1914. Despite a substantial numerical advantage this attack, now known as the Battle of Tanga, failed with disproportionate casualties for the invasion force and substantial losses of equipment. The 2 nd Battalion had made better progress than most of the British-Indian force but had to withdraw back to their transport ships, which took them to Mombasa. The German East African forces fought a highly mobile guerilla campaign ranging across what is now Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, the Congo, Rwanda, Burundi and Mozambique, under the capable command of Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck. While their strength rose to a peak of 11,000 men at the end of 1915 they remained far outnumbered by British Empire forces, who also had support from Belgian and Portuguese allies. Both sides suffered greatly from supply shortages and disease, and the 2nd Battalion was no exception – it had to be withdrawn from the fight in May 1916 due to ill health among its troops. Early German successes such as Tanga did not translate to long-term advantage, and from 1916 on they were forced out of German East Africa and ground down by the diverse British Empire force, by then under the command of equally capable guerilla fighter Jan Smuts. Their last 1,500 men surrendered in accordance with the Armistice in November 1918. After recuperating in South Africa the 2 nd Battalion was transferred to Egypt in January 1917. It seems to have remained in poor condition and was posted to guard lines of communication. In May 1918 it arrived in France and was attached to the 34 th Division, with which it took part in various battles of the Hundred Days Offensive in the closing stages of the war. The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment became the Loyal Regiment (North Lancashire) from 1921. It was amalgamated with the Lancashire Regiment in 1970 to form the Queen's Lancashire Regiment, which merged with two others in 2006 to form the present-day Duke of Lancaster's Regiment. There is good reason to think that this bayonet was carried by the 2 nd Battalion during their time campaigning in East Africa. We know that before the war the 2 nd Battalion was posted to India and had been there since 1910, the year of this bayonet’s manufacture – before that date it had been in Mauritius so it was certainly away from home when the new bayonet was delivered to them. The scabbard is dated 1913, is probably of Indian manufacture but is identically numbered to the bayonet, suggesting they were brought together in the regimental armoury in 1913 while it was stationed there. This gives the overall picture of pre-war equipment that would have been part of the 2 nd Battalion’s stores in India as of 1914, meaning it is very likely to have been taken with them and carried into the Battle of Tanga and subsequent engagements. The blade is mostly bright, one area of spotted pitting and patination to the spine. The blade retains its blued area at the ricasso. The hilt, exposed tang and pommel have a blued finish. The wood grips have only a couple of dents and some patches of oil staining. The leather scabbard body has light rubbing and surface-level cracking. It is quite flexible, and one should take care to support it once the blade is withdrawn from it. The scabbard fittings are blued, one dent to the chape piece which does not interfere with sheathing and drawing. The frog is in good condition, its leather flexible, some rubbing to the edges on the front side and the retaining strap. One small keyhole-shaped hole to the rear side of the belt loop, just under 1cm long.

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,050.00

**NAMED**WW2 British Royal Navy Officer’s 1827 Pattern George VI Sword With Etched Blade, Dirk By Gieves With Cord & Portepee, Scabbard With Belts By Gieves & Hanging Straps. The Sword & Dirk Marked To RN Commander R.O.E. Caton With Dossier Of Documents -. 23484:129 This is an original British RN sword & dirk collection to a distinguished WW2 RN Commander. Commander Caton served with the RN between 1939 & 1961. A dossier of documents accompanying the sword detail his service history including courses he participated in. There are 2 copies of images of ships he commanded HMS Sparrow 1949 and HMS Fortune 1940. There are also photographs of Naval officer’s in uniform and a group photo of Officers and men on the deck of HMS Diamond (it is uncertain if Commander Caton is included in any of the photos). The Naval Officer’s sword has an 80cm long blade faintly etched with foliate panels and Kings crown. There is no visible manufacturer mark. It has an attractive Lion’s head pommel and the knuckle guard features King’s crown and RN motif. The ricasso has the inlaid ordnance acceptance roundel and star. The sword’s fish skin grip with wire binding is undamaged. One side of the guard has a folding langet. The langet is signed ‘ROE Caton RN’. The sword is without scabbard. The leather sword belt is in excellent condition and is gold leaf marked by the manufacturer ‘Gieves’. The belt has the correct RN buckle and hanging straps with clips. The Dirk has a 46cm steel single edged straight blade marked Gieves. The blade is crisply etched King’s Crown and fouled anchor. It has a Lions head with mane pommel and grip strap, cross guard with acorn finials & King’s crown Royal Navy Crown and fouled anchor device. One side of the guard is holed for scabbard retaining clip on the scabbard throat which holds the sword securely in place. The dirk’s fish skin grip with wire binding is undamaged. The dirk is complete with its black leather scabbard which has brass mounts and 2 hanging rings. The scabbard is inscribed ‘ROEC’ to Commander Caton. The dirk’s leather belt is in excellent condition and is gold leaf marked by the manufacturer ‘Gieves’. The belt has the correct RN buckle and hanging straps with clips. The price for this RN set to a high ranking WW2 RN Officer with Documentation includes UK delivery. Sn 23484:129

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £1,045.00

**CAPTURED / SURRENDERED U.S. ARMY SOLDIER BRING BACK**WW2 Era 1935-1940’s Japanese Katana Long Sword Blade In Quality Period Protective Honoki Wood Shira Saya Resting Mounts With Ink Signature To ‘E.W. Lusted St Louis’ & Expert Assessment. Sn 21346 -. 21346 This Japanese Katana has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of his hand written assessment notes accompany this Tanto. In his assessment he states “Katana long sword blade mounted in original shira saya resting mounts, dating to 1935-1940’s period. Just over 24” it is minimum length for a katana. It is in bright condition, looks like its been re-polished by a previous owner in the past (half done). This is obscuring the work in the hamon & grain if any. Typical seki / mino pointed gunome hamon which looks edged in nioi crystals very hazy. Covered in fine scratches obscuring view of workmanship. There are 2 points of view with this blade. It is either a low grade gendaito, possible special order, they usually made 2 and picked the best which was then signed and mounted for the client. The remaining one was left unsigned put in shira saya either left in rack or sold off to trade dealers who mount and sell on. The other view is, it’s a good quality showa to bar stock oil quenched blade made for an army contract and never mounted. Its poorly finished tang would indicate this. Strangely the shira saya has been a high quality item, don’t usually go to this much effort for a showa to. It also looks like its had an original saya Gaki (ink attribution inscription) which is mostly missing (see image 3). A war souvenir by a U.S soldier who has written his name on it in ink ‘E.W Lusted St Lois’. An interesting sword needing a professional polish to see what’s in it”. In his illustrations of the blade he adds “cutting edge is just under 61.5 cms, total length is just under 81 cms. He also describes other blade and tang characteristics and dimensions which can be seen in the images. The price for this Katana with original expert assessment worthy of further research re the named Soldier includes UK delivery. Sn 21346

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,025.00

C1800 English Isaac Walker (Norwich Norfolk) 15 Bore, Flintlock Belt Pistol With Octagonal Barrel & Belt Bar. Sn 20519 20519 -. 20519 Isaac Walker was an English Norwich Norfolk based gunmaker recorded as having premises at 5 Briggs Lane 1797-1800, Rampant Horse Street 1801-1830 & St Stephen’s Plain 1835-1839 (see page 356 of British Gunmakers Vol 2 by Brown). This is a very good original Flintlock belt pistol by Isaac Walker. It is 11 ½” overall length with a 6” octagonal steel barrel which has a small brass blade fore sight and ‘v’ notch plate rear sight. Its smooth bore has staining & residue consistent with age. The original Walnut full stock furniture is undamaged with just the bumps and bruises to be expected with age & use. It has its original wood ram rod with brass end cap, steel cock & steel trigger guard with extended tang and Pineapple finial. The lock plate is marked by the manufacturer ‘I. Walker’. The cocking and firing actions work crisply. The left side of the weapon has its original steel belt bar. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique flintlock pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 20519

Nation : Chinese
Local Price : £1000.00

An Antique Ching Dynasty Chinese Small Sword Jian, Late 18th Early 19th century. Near Identical to Admiral Sir James Hanway Plumbridge's Sword in the National Maritime Museum Collection. This sword we acquired only last week due to our another example {now sold} that was shown on our website last week and immediately sold on. A Chinese jian sword, double edged blade lined darkwood grip, tortoishell covered scabbard, with typical stylized brass mounts, typically decorated with a traditional, intricate, bat and seal design. Double edged blade. Overall with stunning original patination that has been now revealed. It has just returned from ten hours of museum grade hand conservation and polishing.Thanks to such extraordinarily successful efforts, this would be a Chinese antique sword that would unlikely be to improve upon. Likely brought back to England as a souvenir of the Opium War period to the Boxer Rebellion. Truly original, antique, Chinese weapons are very scarce indeed, as historically, few swords were ever brought back from China. Porcelain and silk were far more popular and preferable souvenirs and exports for Europeans, and in China, in the mid 20th century, nearly all the surviving antique edged weapons were melted down and destroyed in the era of Mao, under Chairman Mao's Cultural Revolutionary instructions, in order to create new steel. A fabulous example that has breathtaking natural age patina. A near identical sword was once belonging to Admiral Sir James Hanway. His family believed he wore it as a midshipman at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. It is on display in the National Maritime Museum, exhibit number; WPN1157. Described as follows Chinese sword, which belonged to Admiral Sir James Hanway Plumbridge (1787-1863). The hilt of the sword consists of a gilt pommel and crosspiece with very short down-turned quillons, and a fluted brown grip. The hilt is ornamented with a design of bats, which are a symbol of good luck. The steel blade is straight and double-edged. The point of the blade has evidently been broken off; it is about an inch too short for the scabbard and is rather roughly ground. The wooden scabbard is covered with lacquered paper actually tortoishell, and has four gilt lockets and a chape, which is ornamented with a design of bats. The two middle lockets are fitted with loops. This sword was offered to the National Maritime Museum as the sword which was worn by Admiral Sir James Hanway Plumbridge when he was a Midshipman at Trafalgar. It is inconceivable that he wore a Chinese weapon at Trafalgar. He probably obtained the sword during one of his three commissions in the East Indies. Admiral Sir James Hanway Plumbridge (1787-1863) entered the Royal Navy on the 6th September 1799 and was a Midshipman in HMS 'Leda' in the expedition to Egypt in 1801. At Trafalgar he was acting 6th Lieutenant in HMS 'Defence', and on the 20th August 1806 he was confirmed in rank. See photos 9 and 10 in the gallery, it shows the admiral's identical Jian sword on display in the National Maritime Museum, the photos are sadly poor quality The two paintings in the gallery are original Chinese gouache of a seated Ching Emperor, and his sword bearer, holding the same type of Jian sword, but with a green tortoiseshell scabbard. The antique Chinese jian is a straight, double-edged sword used in China for over 2,500 years, with the earliest examples dating to the 7th century BC. We actually have some original, ancient jian museum pieces, from this era, acquired by us from the world renown Dove Collection. See them offered for sale within our website. It was a multi-purpose weapon, optimized for thrusting but also capable of cutting and slashing, and was a symbol of status. The design was effective and remained relatively consistent over long periods, with minor variations in length, weight, and balance. The jian's most defining feature is its straight, double-edged blade. While it could be used for both cutting and thrusting, it was often considered more optimized for thrusting than the single-edged dao (sabre). The jian was a symbol of power and status, wielded by the elite and sometimes carried as a symbol of authority. Its use dates back to the Spring and Autumn period, with some of the earliest specimens being the Sword of Goujian. Design variations: The length, balance, and weight of the jian varied significantly across different periods and purposes. It is a crucial tool in traditional Chinese martial arts training. Military use: It was a formidable weapon on the battlefield and, due to its length and reach, was sometimes used like a long spear to favour thrusting techniques. The jian is a significant symbol in Chinese culture and history, frequently appearing in films, historical reenactments, and museum exhibits. Antique jian are valuable as historical artifacts, collectibles, and striking decorative pieces. The jian is a double-edged straight sword used in China for the last 2,500 years. The first Chinese sources that mention the jian date to the 7th century BC during the Spring and Autumn period;47 one of the earliest specimens being the Sword of Goujian. Historical one-handed versions have blades varying from 45 to 80 centimeters (17.7 to 31.5 inches) in length. The weight of an average sword of 70-centimeter (28-inch) blade-length would be in a range of approximately 700 to 900 grams (1.5 to 2 pounds). There are also larger two-handed versions used for training by many styles of Chinese martial arts. In Chinese folklore, it is known as the "Gentleman of Weapons" and is considered one of the four major weapons, along with the gun (staff), qiang (spear), and the dao. The bottom section of the tortoishell has small areas of repair.

Nation : Spanish
Local Price : £1000.00

18th century Spanish Rapier. A good example of an early 18th century Spanish Rapier. Twisted wire grip, with an iron bulb pommel and an asymmetric shell guard. Deep double fullers stretching halfway down the blade, with a pleasing overall patina. Overall length 104cm, blade length 84cm. Solid overall with no movement in the blade or guard. Coming from the waning years of rapier production this piece was probably made for the Spanish market, potentially for their colonies in South America, where the rapier continued to enjoy robust popularity.

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £1,000.00

A Koto Tanto in Shirasaya. Koto tanto Blade type: Tanto. Hira-zukuri Blade length: total 40.5 cm; nagasa 30.6 cm Blade width at: Machi 2.7 cm. Kasane at mune-machi 0.7 cm Sori: 0.4 cm. Tori Mune: Gyo-no-mune Horimono: Bohi (katana-bi) which runs into the nakago (ryo-chiri) Kitae/hada: Fine itame & mokume? Hamon: Gunome Midare in varied shapes Activity: Much nie Utsuri None? Boshi: Jizo Kissaki: None Nakago: Ubu Nagako length: 9.9 cm Mekugi-ana: 3, drilled Nakago shape: Futsu Nakago-jiri: Kurijiri Yasuri-me: Higaki Mei: Kanemasu. 2 character mei on omote Date/School/Period: Nara group in Seki during Tenbun-Eiroku era (1532-69) Oshigata: none Weight: 198g KOSHIRAE: Habaki: solid copper. Multi-patterned design plain/wide & narrow groove/double lined diamond Saya: Shirasaya, overall length 47.1 cm Papers: none Comments/References: According to reference Mino-to Taikan, KANEMASU 兼舛 belonged to Nara 奈良派 group in Seki, Mino Province during Tenbun-Eiroku era (1532-69). He is categorized as a Mino swordsmith. Kane also means money or gold, and Masu means increasing in Japanese. Because of this the blades forged by Kanemasu were treated as an auspicious symbol to gain more money/increase one’s property. It is said to bring good luck. An effective gift to someone entering a business or profession. The MINO swordsmiths style, also known as MINO-DEN, basically has the TOGARI (Pointed shapes protruding from the Hamon) in a classic straight line and random temper line with some white Utsuri. MINO-DEN had its origin from YAMATO-DEN in the late KAMAKURA period (1280-1330). It flourished in the MUROMACHI period (1333-1573) and continued until the EDO period (1603-1868). Blade in good old polish, but might benefit from a light polish just to the stained area, so long as it does not seem out of place with the existing polish, or just leave it alone. A black rust stain extending to both sides of the edge as if someone has held the blade between thumb & finger, 4 cm from ha-machi

Nation : French
Local Price : $995.00

US Model 1840 Mounted Artillery Saber. Like most US swords of the 19th C, the US M1840 Light (Horse) Artillery Saber was patterned after a French model, in this case the M1829 Mounted Gunner’s Saber. On August 26, 1844, Nathan P. Ames, Jr. received his first contract for these new sabers. Ames made two versions of this saber and they were the only company contracted with the Ordnance Department to make them until 1861. The first version was patterned directly from the French M1829 and had no reinforced scabbard throat body, with the throat fitting into a raised casting at the bottom of the guard. These have been found as late as 1860. The second version, dated between 1861 and 1865, had the scabbard throat reinforced with a collar and the sword hilt had no recess. Instead, the scabbard fit against a leather washer on the base of the hilt to provide a waterproof seal. When the Civil War broke out, the ordnance Department contracted several other companies to produce the sword, all of which produced the second version. However, Ames made by far the most, making 24,602 of these sabers between 1844 and 1865, far fewer than their cavalry counterparts. This example of Type 2 construction, with 32” curved single-edged blade with broad single fuller, the ricasso stamped “U.S./L.D.(?)/1862″. The opposite ricasso with no visible maker’s name, but this is likely of Ames manufacture and “LD” was L. Dustin, inspector at Ames from 1861 to 1863. Brass hilt of typical form, featuring reverse scroll quillon and integral knuckle bow connected to the Phrygian helmet style pommel. Leather-covered wood grip with brass wire wrap. Iron scabbard with two carry bands and rings, the throat with reinforcing collar stamped “109″, probably a unit issue number. Blade smooth, with age staining. Guard with mellow golden brown patina; the grip and wrap complete, but showing wear. Scabbard with light pitting and rust marking. Overall length 37″, not including scabbard.

Nation : British
Local Price : £995.00

A most Historical 17th-18th Century Indian Hodson's Horse Sikh Long Khanda Sword From the Siege and Relief Of Lucknow. Battle Trophies of an Irish Captain Of the 32nd Foot, Capt. H.G.Browne From a Collection Swords From the Siege and Relief Of Lucknow.. The 32nd (Cornwall) Regiment of Foot played a key role in defending the Residency during the Siege of Lucknow in the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859). After the British annexation of Oudh, the 32nd's mess house, the Khursheed Manzil, was occupied by the regiment, which then helped fortify the Residency. Under Colonel John Inglis, the regiment held out for 140 days, winning four Victoria Crosses for acts of gallantry during the prolonged siege. The regiment was retitled the 32nd (Cornwall) Regiment of Foot (Light Infantry) in recognition of its heroic actions during the defense of Lucknow. When the Indian Mutiny broke out, the 32nd Regiment of Foot was stationed at Lucknow and was a cornerstone of the British defence of the Residency. The regiment's commander, Colonel John Inglis, took command of the garrison after the death of the Chief Commissioner, Sir Henry Lawrence. The 32nd Regiment of Foot endured constant attacks, severe casualties from intense heat, and the ravages of cholera during the 140-day siege. Gifted to the family by Irish born Capt. H.G.Browne {later Colonel of the 100th Foot} who died just before WW1 and was buried near his home on the Isle of Wight. 17th to 18th century Indian tulwar swords and this super, long khanda, all to be sold seperately. Some could make a fabulous display paired and crossed. Some are in great condition, but obviously used in combat at Lucknow, so they all saw considerable service. Including one has had its knuckle bow blasted in half, possibly by cannon shot, and one has so many combat sword cuts on its edge they are almost too numerous to count. One has a very early blade that has considerable age pitting. A very impressive piece for the display of its historical context as a sword of battle. This khanda was likely presented to Capt browne by an officer of Hodson's Horse, possibly Lt. Mecham. Hodsons horse were a loyal Indian regiment that were present at the victory of the final siege and capture of Lucknow. Hodson's Horse went to the relief of Lucknow and participated in the operations leading to the city's final capture in March 1858. Major Hodson's Death: Major Hodson was killed during the final assault on Lucknow. The khanda has an open basket hilt with wide hand protection. The name firangi meaning foreigner was also apparently given to swords of this style these somewhat later in the 17th Century, as they were mounted with European blades, imported by the Portugese, which were highly valued. Some blades were locally made in the European style. The blades were mounted on the Khanda style hilt and with the long spike extending from the pommel which enabled them to be used as two handed swords. The firangi sword characteristically had a straight blade of backsword form (single edged). The blade often incorporated one, two, or three fullers (grooves) and had a spear-tip shaped point. The sword could be used to both cut and thrust. The longer blades were often rather flexible. Examples with narrow rapier blades have survived, though in small numbers. The hilt was of the type sometimes called the "Indian basket-hilt" and was identical to that of another Indian straight-bladed sword the khanda. The hilt afforded a substantial amount of protection for the hand and had a prominent spike projecting from the pommel which could be grasped, resulting in a two-handed capability for the sword. Like other contemporary Indian swords the hilt of the firangi was usually of iron and the tang of the blade was attached to the hilt using a very strong resin, additionally, the hilt to blade connection was reinforced by projections from the hilt onto either face of the forte of the blade which were riveted together though a hole passing through the blade. Because of its length the firangi is usually regarded as primarily a cavalry weapon. Illustrations suggest a 16th-century date for the development of the sword, though early examples appear to have had simpler cross-guard hilts, similar to those of the talwar. The sword has been especially associated with the Marathas, who were famed for their cavalry. However, the firangi was widely used by the Mughals and those peoples who came under their rule, including Sikhs and Rajputs. Images of Mughal potentates holding firangis, or accompanied by retainers carrying their masters' firangis, suggest that the sword became a symbol of martial virtue and power. Photographs of Indian officers of Hodson's Horse (an irregular cavalry unit raised by the British) show that the firangi was still in active use at the time of the Indian Mutiny in 1857-58 The khanda can generally be a double-edge but can be a single edged straight sword. It is often featured in religious iconography, theatre and art depicting the ancient history of India. Some communities venerate the weapon as a symbol of Shiva. First Siege Full-scale rebellion reached Lucknow on May 30 and Lawrence was compelled to use the British 32nd Regiment of Foot to drive the rebels from the city. Improving his defenses, Lawrence conducted a reconnaissance in force to the north on June 30, but was forced back to Lucknow after encountering a well-organized sepoy force at Chinat. Falling back to the Residency, Lawrence's force of 855 British soldiers, 712 loyal sepoys, 153 civilian volunteers, and 1,280 non-combatants was besieged by the rebels. Comprising around sixty acres, the Residency defenses were centered on six buildings and four entrenched batteries. In preparing the defenses, British engineers had wanted to demolish the large number of palaces, mosques, and administrative buildings that surrounded the Residency, but Lawrence, not wishing to further anger the local populace, ordered them saved. As a result, they provided covered positions for rebel troops and artillery when attacks began on July 1. The next day Lawrence was mortally wounded by a shell fragment and died on July 4. Command devolved to Colonel Sir John Inglis of the 32nd Foot. Though the rebels possessed around 8,000 men, a lack of unified command prevented them from overwhelming Inglis' troops. The sieges and reliefs of Lucknow cost the British around 2,500 killed, wounded, and missing while rebel losses are not known. Though Outram and Havelock wished to clear the city, Campbell elected to evacuate as other rebel forces were threatening Cawnpore. While British artillery bombarded the nearby Kaisarbagh, the non-combatants were removed to Dilkuska Park and then on to Cawnpore. To hold the area, Outram was left at the easily held Alambagh with 4,000 men. The fighting at Lucknow was seen as a test of British resolve and the final day of the second relief produced more Victoria Cross winners than any other single day. Lucknow was retaken by Campbell the following March. A photo in the gallery picture shows members of Hodson's Horse, a body of loyal Indian horsemen formed during the Indian Mutiny by Lieutenant William Hodson. Their distinctive uniforms included scarlet turbans and shoulder sashes over beige tunics. Beato probably took this photograph shortly after the final capture of Lucknow in March 1858. Hodson was killed during the assault. There is some confusion over the identity of the two British officers, but it seems most likely to be Lieutenant Clifford Henry Mecham (standing) and Assistant Surgeon Thomas Anderson (sitting). Anderson cared for Hodson after he was wounded and was with him when he died on 11 March 1858. 37 inch long blade

Nation : Unknown
Local Price : £995.00

A Superb 17th Century Kora of the Gurkhas of Nepal. The blade has an unusual shaped tip, inlaid with brass cross devices within fine engraved borders and bands, twin disc guards, iron grip, stupa-shaped pommel. The Kora is possibly the oldest form of sword of the Gurkhas and it may well be that their phenomenal military success was largely due to their possession of such a terribly effective weapon." 'Kora,' has an inner cutting edge, with which those who use it skilfully are enabled to cut a foe in two at a single blow." Its appearance reminds of the European Sabre but instead of curving upwards (back) it has a wide tip, a forward curved blade, single edged on its concave side, the latter two characteristic sit shares with the Kukri knife. When used correctly the forward curved blade concentrates the power/energy of the strike to the curved area thus allowing more force to be utilised at the point of contact in each blow. It is designed with its practical application in mind, to chop/slash and not for Classical fencing, yet its usually light enough if the need arises. Like Nepal, the Kora & Kukri are strongly associated with the Gurkhas and was firstly illustrated in Col. William Kirkpatrick's work "An Account of the kingdom of Nepal?" published in London, 1811 based on his travels in 1793 to Nepal. There both the Kukri and Kora is for the first time illustrated to the wider worlds public. The Kora was traditionally used warfare and personal protection, but also played and still plays a function in the religious sphere where it is used to behead sacrificial animals in one blow, otherwise believed to bring bad fortune and the sacrifice is considered useless. Thus both a skilled man and a formidable blade is needed, the Kora certainly passes the criteria!. Photo 9 in the gallery of the Bagbhairab Temple, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal. they are Koras used from the battle of Kirtipur during the 1760`s. Blade 55cms, overall 70.5cms. Jolly nice condition for age.

Nation : -
Local Price : £995.00

Large Georgian Naval Dirk. Ref X3218. A Large Georgian Naval Dirk. 21” overall, 16” double edged spear pointed blade etched with Man in the Moon, Sword & Arm in Clouds and Stars. ‘S’ shaped gilt quillon & ferrule. Cushion shaped pommel with lion mask, reeded laminated ivory grip. In its original gilt brass and black leather scabbard with one suspension ring and a frog stud. Circa 1790. A large fighting Dirk for an Officers or Midshipmen in good condition for age. Hilt made of four thin Ivory panels with minor cracks. Gilt slightly rubbed, scabbard leather good. (This item is registered for the ‘less than 10% by volume’ exemption to the Ivory Act 2018 ref CQQWA932 ) UK sale only - NOT FOR EXPORT.

Nation : French
Local Price : $995.00

Rare French M1790 Chasseurs a’ Cheval Trooper’s Saber. This rare sword of the French Revolution and First Empire period features the distinctive half basket hilt formed of flat high copper content brass. Broad integral knuckle bow attached to the front of the pommel and stamped with a mark depicting a rooster. Another broad bar set at 90 degrees to the knuckle bow and attached to the side of the pommel, with a broad bar extending diagonally from its base to the upper portion of the knuckle bow. Underside of guard stamped “DUPONT.”. Original leather-bound grip (worn), lacking wire wrap. Curved 36″ single-edged blade with broad fuller extending to within 4 ½” of the point. Blade pitted, with no discernable markings. The guard cleaned in European fashion. From a large European collection of French Napoleonic era firearms and edged weapons. Overall length 42 1/4″. No scabbard. The Chasseurs a’ Cheval were light cavalry also trained to fight on foot.

Nation : German
Local Price : $995.00

Nazi Army Officer’s Lion Head “Blucher” Pattern Sword. In the mid to late 1930’s, the Solingen firm of Carl Eickhorn produced a series of swords named for famous military commanders in German history, named the “Feldherrn Serie” (Commander Series). This example, introduced in 1938, is known as the Pattern 1710 “Blucher”, named after Field Marshal Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher, of Waterloo fame. It features gilt brass hilt consisting of reverse scroll quillon, P-guard connecting to the mouth of the lion head pommel with integral backstrap, and black Bakelite grip with aluminum wire wrap. A spread-wing eagle holding a swastika in a wreath is depicted in low relief on the obverse langet and a vacant oval escutcheon is on the reverse; the balance with oak leaf decoration. Underside of guard stamped “GES. GESCH”, as typically found on Field Marshal Series swords. Bright, slightly curved 33 1/4″ (84.5 cm) single-edged blade with 3/4 length single fuller; the reverse ricasso with the Eickhorn Squirrel mark (partially hidden under the langet). Black-painted steel scabbard with single carry ring. An excellent example, showing only minor wear from typical parade use. The blade bright and smooth, with a few light scratches. Minor handling marks to the hilt. A few scratches on the scabbard and minor paint loss on the reverse. Overall length 38 ½” (97.8 cm), not including scabbard.

Nation : British
Local Price : £995.00

The Royal Scots Regiment Basket Hilted Sword, GVR. Origin: United Kingdom, Culture: Scottish, Period: 1910 - 1936. A basket-hilted sword of an officer of The Royal Scots, also known as The Royal Regiment, the oldest and most senior infantry regiment of the line in the British Army, first raised in 1633 during the reign of Charles I. The sword bears the cypher of King George V, placing it to the early 20th century. The regiment saw

Nation : Unknown
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A Flintlock New Land Pattern. A New Land Pattern flintlock holster pistol by Woolley, Sargant & Fairfax of Birmingham, with round barrel, balustre-moulded at the breech, with Birmingham view and proof marks, signed, double border line engraved, slightly rounded, bevelled lock stamped ‘Warranted’ on the tail, flat sided, double border line engraved, rounded, ring neck cock, teardrop finial to the feather spring. Walnut full stock, carved around the rear of the lockplate and sideplate, and stamped with two, indistinct, inspector’s marks on the right side of the butt, barrel slide. Regulation brass mounts, with tanged ramrod throat pipe, and swivel ramrod. Circa 1829-1830. Dimensions: Bore: Barrel Length: 9 Inches ( Overall Length: 15 Inches (

Nation : -
Local Price : £995.00

1857 Engineer EIC Officers Sword by Parker Field, rare. Ref 9367. A Rare Pattern 1857 Engineer EIC Officers Sword by Parker Field & Co. 38” overall, 32” fullered blade deeply etched with foliage & Crown over VR ‘Parker Field & Co 233 High Holborn London’ to one side, the other with foliage & Crown over EIC rampant lion & proof mark. Gilt brass hilt, the bowl of open work scrolled form with engraved foliage. Gilt wire bound fish skin grip. In its black leather scabbard with brass mounts. Blade Circa 1845 and re-hilted Circa 1857. Rare sword in quite good condition, pitted towards tip. Scabbard stitching is poor. Parker, Field & Sons. John Field (son-in-law of William Parker) and sons, John William Parker Field & William Shakespeare Field, John Field died 1850, firm run by sons. Gunmaker 233 High Holborn, 1841-76; 122 Leman St., 1877-8; 59 Leman St., 1879-1881; 58 Mansell St., 1851-81; 82 Tavistock St., 1822-26. Contractors to Ordnance from 1841; East India Co. (As John Field & Sons), 1841-50 (as J.W.P. & W.F. Field), 1851-8; Hudson’s Bay Co., 1843-51. Armourers to Metropolitan Police.

Nation : German
Local Price : £995.00

*Near Mint & Complete* Sudanese Contract German AR10 Bayonet *And Combination Tool*. 22260. -. 22260 The Sudanese model rifle was the first AR10 with a bayonet which was designed for the rifle. In 1958 the Sudanese Military contracted with Samuel Cummings company Interarmco, to supply 2,508 AR-10 Battle Rifles. 2,500 standard rifles and 8 adapted to mount optical sights as sniper rifles. One of the requirements for the Sudanese rifles were that they were to be able to mount bayonets, something the AR-10 did not have a capability to do in its then current form. This inability to mount a bayonet was overcome by a rather simple and ingenious addition to the rifle. A cast and machined sleeve was fitted over the barrel between front sight base/gas block and the flash hider. This was pinned to the barrel just forward of the front sight base/gas block. It had machined into the underside of the bayonet adaptor a longitudinal rail to which the bayonet could be attached. The Sudanese contract AR-10 bayonet has a more symmetrical blade than that of the SG-42 and has no ‘blood groove’ (properly known as a fuller) which hints at the fact that it is seen more of a utility knife than as a ‘cut and thrust’ fighting knife/bayonet. It has been established that the SG-42 was manufactured by Waffenfabrik Carl Eickhorn in Solingen, Germany (determined by its cof marking / WaA19 inspection code), whereas the toolkit was made by Robert Klaas of Solingen (inspection code: ltk). Inside the bayonet’s grip are a number of tools which detach from the grip and can be used for rifle maintenance. The tools also include a bottle opener and a corkscrew. In regard to the AR-10 Sudanese bayonet, the Eickhorn company does not deny being the manufacturer of the Sudanese contract bayonet, they simply cannot confirm that they were the maker, since all relevant factory records have been lost. In the Dutch AR-10 archives, Interarmco (i.e. Samuel Cummings) does not disclose the name of the manufacturer, but refers only (in the pertinent correspondence with A.I.) to “the Solingen manufacturer” of this knife-bayonet for the Sudanese contract. The combination tool in the centre folds up and snaps into the handles of the bayonet. A cover swivels out of the way to expose a chamber for the ‘worm’. When the corkscrew is pulled out, the cover is swivelled back, and a notch engages with the worm to lock it in place. Blades of issued bayonets are marked with the serial number on one side of the ricasso ‘3009’ in this case and with ‘Interarmco Reg. Pat. Germany’ to the other side. It is contained in its original plastic scabbard with pressed steel belt loop. This scarce bayonet with even scarcer toolkit is in near perfect condition. The price includes UK delivery. 22260. (German Box 2)

Nation : Austro-Hungarian
Local Price : $995.00

Austro-Hungarian Pandur Hunting Hanger, Mid-18th C. Featuring brass hilt comprising down-turned shell guard depicting a hound chasing a stag in relief, reverse quillon with engraved scroll quillon, knuckle bow with central design, and pommel cap with button; one-piece stag horn grip. Single-edged 21” (53.3 cm) unfullered blade, the last 6” double-edged; with gold-filled engraving in the upper third on both sides depicting a Pandur warrior with decorative banner above, reading “VIVAT PANDUR”. Original brown leather scabbard with brass throat and chape. Very good condition; the brass with pleasing patina; blade showing repeated sharpening, some edge nicks, and light pitting. Overall length 26 1/4” (66.7 cm), not including scabbard. In 1741, Franz Baron von der Trenck raised a corps of Pandurs in Slavonia for service in the War of Austrian Succession (1740-48). These irregular troops had no uniforms, but dressed in Ottoman style. The unit was largely composed of volunteers from the Kingdom of Slavonia and Slavonian Military Frontier. The Pandurs took part in the War of the Austrian Succession, including the First and Second Silesian War. They contributed to the capture or destruction of Zobten am Berge, Strehlen, Klaus Castle, Linz, Deggendorf, Diessenstein Castle, Cham, Cossel Fortress, and Munich. The Pandurs earned a reputation for being brave and audacious, as well as feared and ruthless soldiers, looting and pillaging, but also characterized by disobedience, breaches of military discipline and stubbornness.

Nation : French
Local Price : $995.00

Late 17th C Officer’s Sword, French or German. Steel hilt featuring oval side ring with central chiseled decoration, filled with an inserted plate finely pierced and chiseled with foliage and birds. Single quillon with downturned acorn finial. Knuckle bow chiseled ensuite and joining the ovoid pommel with button. Original spirally carved wood grip (possibly ebony). Broad 26 1/8″ double-edged blade of flattened diamond section with long oval-section ricasso, retaining traces of an engraved design. Very good condition, the metal cleaned and showing patches of light pitting. Overall length 31 5/8″ (80.3 cm).

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £995.00

**HIGH GRADE SHOWA-TO**WW2 Period Japanese Katana Sword Blade Seki Gunto Smith Signed ‘NOSHU SEKI JU MATSUDA KANE TAKA SAKU’ In Protective Wood Shira Saya Resting Mounts & Expert Assessment. Sn 22019 -. 22019 This is Katana blade has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of his hand written assessment notes accompany this piece. His notes state “A Showa period katana blade in 20th century resting mounts (shira saya). Probably a war time sword in shin gunto mounts, they must have been very badly damaged with war service and water saturation from the look of the once heavily rusted tang. Put into shira saya to protect the blade which has a just visible signature of a seki gunto smith ‘NOSHU SEKI JU MATSUDA KANE TAKA SAKU’, real name is ‘MATSUDA TAKE ICHI’ born 1911 a student of ‘KOJIMA KANE MICHI’ worked as a gunto smith does not seem to have entered any competitions. No mention of him making gendaito?. There is no sign of either Showa or seki arsenal stamps? Maybe pre 1939 manufacture. Have to class it as High Grade Showa-To because of its condition. Out of polish & heavily scratched & stained. Needs professional polish to reveal workmanship (see fuller & Grgory 1st book for 3 oshigata of this man pages 37 & 38 also Marcus Sesko book on sword smiths page 274. A big strong blade with dramatic hamon, would look good with re-polish”. In his illustrations of the blade he adds “cutting edge is 67.5 cms, total length is 90.5 cms. He also translates the tang signature & describes other blade and tang characteristics and dimensions which can be seen in the images. The price for this Katana with expert assessment includes UK delivery. Sn 22019

Nation : British
Local Price : £985.00

Victorian 14th Hussars Officers Mameluke. £ 985.00 Victorian 14th Hussars Officers Mameluke which had been refurbished to parade condition. Regulation mameluke hilt with dress knot, the blade slightly curved engraved with V R and crown plus regimental badge and surrounded with floral decoration. Complete with polished scabbard with gilt mounts, overall length 36 inch the blade 31inches. Submission reference TUCABZQJ – UK delivery address only

Nation : Russian
Local Price : £985.00

Russian Cossack Shasqua 1881 Troopers. £ 985.00 Russian Cossack Shasqua 1881 Troopers, this example post Russian Civil War with the Soviet Star and Hammer plus sickle symbol of the Soviet Socialists Republic to the hilt pommel which is plated. The scabbard adapted to carry Moisin Nagant 1891 socket bayonet later type with spring catch, the blade with various stamps and marks.

Nation : Unknown
Local Price : £985.00

Household Cavalry Md 1892 Troopers Sword. £ 985.00 Household Cavalry Model 1892 Cavalry Troopers Sword in super condition. The steel scrolled basket hilt incorporating the Household Cavalry motif and Crown and stamped HG 116. The blade with inspection stamps spear point. Complete with parade scabbard and troopers white buff leather knot.

Nation : British
Local Price : £985.00

Heavy Cavalry Officer’s 1796 Dress Pattern Sword. £ 985.00 Heavy Cavalry Officer’s 1796 Dress Pattern Sword with rare steel hilt boat shell guards and olive shaped pommel the grip bound with copper wire. The bi convex blade with no fullers tappers for half of it’s length to a spear point. It is chisel engraved with pre 1801 royal coat of arms and stylised G R III with crown over the stand of arms. Complete with matching steel scabbard no rings throat missing. Extremely rare version of this pattern of sword there is an identical sword but with a Spanish inscription on the blade in the Musee de L’Armee Paris Information: Reference: Swords of The British Army by Robson plate 61 – 62 but in gilt brass Blade Length: 32.5 inch Overall Length: 39.5 Inch

Nation : British
Local Price : £985.00

British Heavy Cavalry Officers Dress Sword 1796. £ 985.00 British Heavy Cavalry Officers Dress Sword 1796 in very nice condition, straight double edged spear point blade 32.5 inch in length with small central fuller engraved with Sohlingen each side. Gilt brass regulation hilt with silver wrapped grip. Complete with steel scabbard with two loose rings, overall length 38 inch

Nation : British
Local Price : £985.00

British Heavy Cavalry 1821 Officers Sword. £ 985.00 British Heavy Cavalry 1821 Officers Sword with steel bowl guard pierced with honeysuckle design and fish skin grip with age wear please see images. The pipe back blade slightly curved with spear point being double edged for the last 11 inches. Complete with steel scabbard with two loose rings throat missing. Overall length 42 inch the blade 36 inch #arms