A super rare and original Captured French Model 1866 Bayonet – German Regiment.  This bayonet has been converted for subsequent German use.  The hook quillon of the bayonet is overstamped with the regimental designation of the 40th Reserve Landwehr Infantry Regiment.  This is repeated to the top of the steel scabbard that has also had its frog stud replaced and converted for use with an Imperial German frog – the stud is also stamped with official German inspector’s marks.  The French bayonet is dated to 1867 on the blade spine.  Am assuming that this was captured during the Franco-Prussian War and supplied to German troops.  Blade is very clean.  Great piece for the specialist German bayonet collector.  Blade length is 22.5 inches (27.5 inches overall).

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Here is a scarce and unusual 19th Century Etched Finnish Pukko Knife.  This very fine and original 19th Century Finnish Pukko knife has elaborate engraved floral decoration to the hilt on both sides.  Blade with some age staining in places.  The knife comes complete with its original leather scabbard.  Blade length is 4 inches (8 inches overall).

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This is a very fine Chinese Solid Silver Hallmarked Trousse Set.  Comprising a great hardwood grip mounted in silver.  The trousse case is made from shagreen with silver mounts.  Also comes complete with chop sticks and toothpick(?) – all made from natural animal tooth and silver mounted – once mount missing.  The knife is exceptionally large with a long blade which makes me think that this was made for a man rather than a woman as the female versions are smaller.  Most of the Chinese trousses’ that come onto the market are of naturally smaller proportions but this is a substantial piece and consequently quite rare.  Some small losses to the case.  The bottom silver mount is deeply impressed with a Chinese silver mark.  A very high quality piece.  Blade length is 7.5 inches (12 inches overall).

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Fine example of a French C.1800’s Infantry Officer’s Gorget.  With very well detailed silver Imperial eagle and retaining the original rosettes, cords and chamois leather backing – virtually unheard of to find these still with the gorget.  In excellent condition throughout.

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A Polish Napoleonic 7th/9th Lancers Chapska.  This is a helmet for a Polish Lancer of the 7th/9th Lancer Vistula Legion 1807 – 1812. This regiment fought against the British at Abuera in 1811 and were also part of the invasion force that entered Russia in 1812.  The helmet is in very good condition and definitely of 19th Century vintage.  I am selling on behalf of another customer and headgear of this period is not my speciality so I am unable to guarantee it 100% as being original to the period although the quality and style of manufacture is excellent.  The price reflects this and the buyer must make up their own mind about this before purchase as there are no returns on this item.  If you have any questions please let me know and I will pass them on to my consignee.

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A terrific and original set of French Napoleonic General/Senior Officer’s Pistol Holsters.  These are of exceptional quality and are made from red leather with brass plated and decorated finials.  The leather is still in very good condition and with no damage and the other fittings are made from brass.  These pistol holsters were made for a large calibre of pistol and were carried during the last years of the Napoleonic Wars.  They were made especially for senior officers, including General Officers and senior officers of Lancers, Hussars and Chasseurs. This is a very rare piece and seldom seen in the market.

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A fine example of a British 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Officer’s Sword with blue and gilt blade.  This sword is in very good condition and comprises a steel stirrup hilt with all original leather wrap to the grip and bound with silver and copper twistwire.  The blade retains much of its original blue and gilt decoration that includes royal coat of arms, GR (George III) royal cypher, stands of arms and foliage.  What makes this sword particularly interesting is that the blade has been service sharpened for field use – it has taken away some of the decoration but does show that the sword was most likely used in combat during the Napoleonic period.  The blade is in very good condition and there is no pitting or wear – still bright towards the end of the blade.  The sword comes complete with its original steel and leather scabbard.  Both hilt and blade are rock solid with no movement or looseness.  Blade length is 36.25 inches (42.5 inches overall).  A great addition to any collection of British Napoleonic swords.

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An original British 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Trooper’s Sword.  This iconic British military sword was carried throughout the Napoleonic Wars and used in such famous battles as Salamanca(1812) and Waterloo (1815).  This sword has obviously seen service and is quite an old warhorse.  It comprises a steel stirrup hilt with a leather bound grip – the leather is original to the grip with some light losses.  The sword has a large and wide hatchet-type blade that has some commensurate age wear and would have been an effective slashing and cutting sword in the field – is very large and impressive in the hand and combined with the scabbard, makes a weighty piece.  The sword comes complete with its original heavy iron scabbard with original hanging rings and both sword and scabbard are a tight fit so some force needed to pull out.  Missing the scabbard throat.  The hilt and scabbard have not been cleaned and it is an untouched piece.  A great addition to any collection of British Napoleonic swords – would make a great display piece.  Blade length is 32.5 inches (37.5 inches overall).

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A very impressive and substantial British 1827 Pattern Naval Officer’s Sword.  This is one of the largest examples of an 1827 Pattern Naval Officer’s Sword that I have come across in many years and this is due to the enormous pipe-backed and quillpoint blade that would have made this a devastating fighting officer’s sword.  This is a very early example and probably dates to no later than 1830 as it exhibits a plain blade which is symptomatic of these early pattern blades.  The hilt has a finely detailed lionshead pommel and the grip is made from sharkskin and bound with brass twistwire.  The half basket hilt has an embossed crown and anchor motif and it has a folding guard.  The blade has dark age staining in places commensurate with its age.  Both hilt and blade are rock solid with no movement.  This would make a great display piece for the collector of British naval officers’ swords.  Blade length is 30.5 inches (36 inches overall).

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Interesting German 19th Century Export Cavalry Sword.  This sword manufactured by PDL (Paul D Luneschloss) of Solingen, Germany, who were a famous sword making company that produced large quantities of swords and edged weapons during the 19th Century and were a prominent supplier during the American Civil War, most notably to Federal forces.  This unusual piece was probably made for export as there are no official military or governmental markings to the sword and this was likely to be a generic style sold to many countries.  It comprises a brass, three-bar hilt and leather wrapped grip.  The blade is plain and quite curved.  The blade is marked PDL to the blade forte.  The blade has staining and age wear.  Both hilt and blade are solid and with no movement.  Blade length is 33.5 inches (40 inches overall).

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A good and complete example of an Austrian WW1 Army Trench Knife and Scabbard.  These substantial trench knives were produced for the ordinary Austro-Hungarian soldier and carried throughout WW1.  They have a distinctive design and comprises a long lightwood (birch?) grip, secured with steel pins.  The crossguard is of elliptical shape and there is a government inspection mark to the top of the crossguard.  The blade is plain and double-edged and has the letter “P” stamped at the blade forte.  The blade is very clean and with no pitting or problems.  The knife comes with its original darkened steel scabbard.  Both knife and scabbard fit tightly and well into the scabbard.  A good and scarce piece of WW1 Austro-Hungarian edged weaponry.   Blade length is 8.25 inches (13.25 inches overall).

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An excellent example of a pre-WW1 Scottish Cameron Highlanders Named Basket Hilt Sword.  This sword was owned by Duncan Gordon Davidson who was commisioned into the 2nd Battalion Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders, joining the 2nd Battalion in India in 1910.  He served in France  during WW1 from 1915-16 and was severeley wounded at Dickebusch, Belgium, on the 23rd February 1915.  See images below for a picture of him with his fellow officers.  He survived the war and later succeeded his father as the 7th Laird, Davidson of Davidson.  The sword comprises a steel, nickel-plated basket hilt with a fishskin grip bound with silver twistwire.  Also retains its original tassels and liner.  The condition of the blade is virtually mint with all original nickel plating still remaining.  The blade is etched with Camerons’ regimental motifs, crown and thistle decoration.  Sword comes complete with a leather and nickel-plated mounted scabbard.

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A scarce Scottish C.WW1 Lowland Artillery Officer’s Sword.  This sword follows the 1821 Pattern Artillery Officer’s Sword and comprises a steel, nickel-plated three-bar hilt with a fishskin grip wrapped in silver twistwire – some missing.  The blade was retailed by Hobson and Sons of London and is etched with the regimental name – 3rd Lowland Brigade RFA (Royal Field Artillery).  This regiment was prior to WW1 known as the Ayrshire and Galloway Royal Garrison Artillery (Volunteers).  The Royal Field Artillery was attached to a Division and provided medium calibre ordnance.  The sword is also etched with typical Royal Artillery motifs including lightning bolts, flaming grenade, scrolling foliage and also the owner’s initials which I have not deciphered to date.  At some stage the bade has been sharpened which has removed some etching to the edge of the blade.  Comes complete with leather scabbard.  Blade length is 34.5 inches (41 inches overall).

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An excellent and original British 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Trooper’s Sword.  This iconic British military sword was carried throughout the Napoleonic Wars and used in such famous battles as Salamanca(1812) and Waterloo (1815).  It comprises a steel stirrup hilt with a leather bound grip – the leather is original to the grip.  The sword has a large and wide hatchet-type blade that is maker marked on the blade spine to Runkel of Solingen, German.  John Justus Runkel was a native German sword importer who made his home in England and arranged the importation of large numbers of swords and sword blades into England during the Napoleonic Wars.  This is one of those imported swords.  As with most of his swords, the quality of manufacture is very high and it would have been a very effective slashing and cutting sword whilst used on horseback.  The blade is in fine condition with a lovely smooth patina.  The blade is also stamped with a British Board of Ordnance crown and number, indicating that it had been approved by government inspectors.  Both blade and hilt are rock solid and with no movement.  A great addition to any collection of British Napoleonic swords.  Blade length is 32.75 inches (37 inches overall).

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A very good and original example of a Native Plains Indian Trade Knife and Scabbard.  These knives were normally manufactured in Sheffield, England and exported over to the USA in large quantities.  This c.1900’s knife has a plain, double-edged blade.  These knives were used primarily for skinning animals and were popular amongst native American peoples as they were cheap to purchase and easily replaced when worn out or broken.  I would guess that the leather scabbard has been made by Native Americans and added at a later date(?).  The scabbard has trailing beads to the top and bottom of the scabbard.  Both knife and scabbard are in good, sound condition with no issues.  Blade length is 8 inches (12 inches overall).  Please note that I do have another Native Indian trade knife for sale that came with this one – please see my other listings.

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A very good example of a Native Plains Indian Trade Knife and Scabbard.  These knives were usually manufactured in Sheffield, England and exported over to the USA in large quantities.  This c.1900’s knife has an etched blade that reads:  THE SPECIAL BUTCHERS KNIFE to one side.  These knives were used primarily for skinning animals and were popular amongst native American peoples as they were cheap to purchase and easily replaced when worn out or broken.  I would guess that the scabbard has been made by Native Americans and added at a later date(?).  It consists of a rawhide skin decorated with applied beads to the top of the scabbard and a series of trailing beads secured to the side of the scabbard by brass pins.  Both knife and scabbard are in good, sound condition with no issues.  Blade length is 8 inches (12 inches overall).  Please note that I do have another Native Indian trade knife for sale that came with this one – please see my other listings.

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An excellent English C.1770’s Naval Belt Dirk Dagger.  This is a very good example of the type of dagger that would have been carried by naval officers and sailors during the latter part of the 18th Century and particularly during the American Revolutionary War.  It could also have been used by infantry soldiers but the style and use of brass mounts (as opposed to steel) makes me think that is probably naval in origin.  The dagger has a carved horn spiral grip that is bound with copper banding.  The style of the grip is very reminiscent of English naval and infantry hangers of the period.  The grip is complete with no damage or repairs.  The blade is double-edged and still extremely sharp and condition of the blade is excellent. Both hilt and blade are solid with no movement.  Blade length is 9 inches (14 inches overall).  An attractive piece.

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A very good and early English C.1760 Cut Steel Ivory Hanger by Harvey.  The Birmingham sword making family were very prolific and there were a number of family members who worked from the mid-18th Century right through the 19th Century.  I would say that this sword was probably made by the first Harvey – Samuel Harvey – who was in operation from 1748-1800.  This short sword is of fine quality and comprises a cut steel pommel and crossguard.  The grip is made from ivory and is of spiral,  grooved shape.  The plain blade has a deeply impressed mark of HARVEY near the blade forte.  The blade is double-edged towards the end of the point.  Condition of the hanger is good with dark age toning to the blade and appropriate age wear in places.  Blade length is 14 inches (20 inches overall).

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A scarce French Napoleonic Naval Officer’s Dirk with a large ribbed ebony and brass mounted grip.  The blade is double-edged and still extremely sharp and would have been a very effective stabbing weapon on board a sailing ship and with combat at close quarters.  The condition of the dirk is excellent for its great age and there is no damage of repairs of any consequence.  The blade has only very light speckling and staining in places.  The dagger has great balance and weight in the hand.  There is no scabbard.  Both hilt and blade are rock solid and with no movement – they have never been apart and the brass hilt mounts have a very pleasing honey age colour – not been cleaned.  A seldom encountered piece. Blade length is 8 inches (12 inches overall).

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