An excellent and probably unique English C.1780’s Naval Seaman’s Cutlass.  Comprises a distinctive bound corded grip that is reminiscent of contemporary petty officer’s baleen cosh’s that were used to keep order on board a ship.  This was added at the time and obviously done by a sailor whilst on board.  It has been done exceptionally well and typical of the skills of the British Napoleonic seaman.  The blade is slightly curved and stamped with an official crown and GR mark that is found on British Napoleonic naval cutlasses of the period.  The blade has a great dark age patina – has never been cleaned and is a real sleeper.  Both hilt and blade are rock solid – no movement whatsoever.  Blade length is 23.5 inches (28.5 inches overall).  Have never seen a cutlass like this one before and doubt that you will ever come across another one again.

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A scarce example of a Scottish Napoleonic Infantry Flank Officer’s Sword.  This sword would have been carried throughout the Napoleonic Wars and is of a type that was copied from contemporary cavalry officers’ swords in that it has a stirrup hilt and curved blade – in fact the infantry officers’ swords were actually far more curved than the cavalry swords to the point where the appear to be quite impractical in the field of battle.  This example is not too curved and would have had some effectiveness when used in the field.  It has a blue and gilt blade that has now faded but still shows some colour in places and is maker marked to George Hunter and Co of Edinburgh (1797-1822) who supplied officers’ swords to Scottish infantry regiments during this period.  Is rare to find a sword from this maker – this is the first that I have ever come across.  The sword still retains some of its original blue and gilt decoration now faded.  Some light wear to the blade in places.  Comes complete with its original brass scabbard (missing mouthpiece) and carrying chain.  Blade length is 24 inches (29.5 inches overall).  A hard to find piece for the collector of Scottish Napoleonic swords.

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A rare example of an English C.1760 Infantryman’s Hanger Sword.  This is a complete example of the type of sword carried during the American Revolutionary War by British forces.  To see similar examples of this type of sword I would recommend you looking in Swords of the American Revolution by George Neumann – there are a number of hangers very much like this one that were carried British infantry soldiers both before and during the war.  This example has a large wooden grip bound with brass twistwire and with a brass knuckleguard, shell guard and pommel.  The blade is single-fullered, slightly curved and double-edged towards the point.  The overall condition of the sword is very good – unsusual to find the original twistwire to the grip.  Both blade and hilt are rock solid – no movement and they have always been together as evidenced by the tang button.  Swords from this period of time are very hard to come across nowadays and especially those that can be connected with the American Revolutionary War period.  Blade length is 25 inches (29.5 inches overall).

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An unusual African Hide and Bronze Dagger.  With a distinctive bronze grip that comprises a rounded lionshead pommel with large pommel button.  The grip is heavily grooved. The blade is double-edged and with simple oval and eyelash decoration.  The dagger comes complete with a thick stitched animal hide scabbard.  Not sure where in Africa it comes from but is certainly a visually different piece.  Blade length is 8.75 inches (13.5 inches overall).

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An original and complete 18th Century Scottish Staghorn Belt Knife.  This is an extremely rare example and seldom come into the market as most were well used and ultimately discarded over time.  This distinctive knife has a staghorn grip with a fluted brass pommel.  The blade is hand wrought and quite thick and would have made a very sturdy weapon or tool.  These knives would have been carried by Scottish Highlanders as part of their assortment of edged weapons, including dirk and broadsword.  It would have been a very handy weapon and everyday utility tool.  The knife has had no repairs or damage and the wear and dark age patination to the blade.

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A fine and complete Imperial German WW1 Trench Dagger Knife.  These daggers were purchased privately and there is a wide variety of examples and the collecting of Imperial German trench knives is a whole area of collecting by itself.  A very good book for the collector of these daggers is German Combat Knives 1914-1945 by Christian Mery – excellent reference and plenty of full colour photographs .  This dagger is in good condition for its age and comprises a steel, black painted hilt and a chequered composite grip.  The blade is typically plain and sharpened for field use.  The dagger comes complete with its original black painted steel scabbard and the belt loop and fastening press button still remains – most examples encountered today have lost this fastener.  Condition of the dagger is very good overall.  Blade length is 6 inches (10.5 inches overall).

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A very scarce and rare French WW1 Trench Dagger Stiletto with turned wooden grip and brass pommel band.  This dagger has been personalised by having an original pre-WW1 (dated 1913) French 10 Centimes coin that has been attached below the hilt ferrule.  The blade is of stiletto form and would have been very effective and deadly during a trench raid.  The design of the dagger is commonly associated with French troops of WW1 and seems to be a style that they adopted throughout the conflict.  The dagger comes complete with its rarely encountered leather and metal scabbard.  Condition of the dagger is  very good for its age and there is only light wear in places.  Blade length is 5.5 inches (10 inches overall).

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An unusual and scarce WW1 Scottish Cameron Highlanders Trench Club.  This appears to be a privately made item and comprises a hardwood faceted head that has had some nails driven into it.  There is a brass pommel to the top.  The shaft is wooden with a cork covering and a brass ferrule to the bottom and bound cord.  There is also a leather hand strap and a white metal regimental badge to the Cameron Highlanders attached to the shaft.  These trench clubs were very popular in WW1 and extremely effective during the numerous trench raids that took place during the war.  Most were made by the soldiers themselves and there are many variations to be found and this is probably a unique example.  The Cameron Highlanders were heavily involved in many campaigns during WW1, including the Marne (1914/18), Ypres (1914-18) and the Somme (1916).  Condition of the trench club is good with some light dents in places and age darkening to the brass.  Length of the trench club is 17.5 inches.

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An original and scarce Japanese WW2 Air Force Pilot’s Flying Helmet with fur lining and complete with military labels in Japanese script.  Includes straps.  In good overall condition.

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An original group of German WW2 K98 Ammo Pouches – set of 8.  Some are dated to 1940.  In good overall condition for most of them – sold as seen with this group.

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An original British Army 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Trooper’s Sword.  This is the type of sword that was carried throughout the Napoleonic Wars by British light cavalry troopers and featured in just about all the major campaigns and battles of the period, including the Peninsular Wars and the Battle of Waterloo.  It comprises a steel stirrup hilt and wood and leather grip – all original leather wrapping still remains.  The blade is wide and of typical hatchet point form that swells towards the point.  It would have been a most effective slashing and cutting weapon and devastating in the charge. Blade is maker marked to Gill of London on the spine.  It was the brainchild of Major Gaspard Le Marchant, a British cavalry officer who copied the swords being carried by Austrian hussars of the period.  This example is in good condition for its age with some appropriate age wear to the hilt – blade in very good condition.  Both hilt and blade are rock solid – no movement whatsoever.    A great addition to any British Napoleonic sword collection.  Blade length is 32 inches (36 inches overall).

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An original British 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Trooper’s Sword.  This is the type of sword that was carried throughout the Napoleonic Wars by British light cavalry troopers and featured in just about all the major campaigns and battles of the period, including the Peninsular Wars and the Battle of Waterloo.  It comprises a steel stirrup hilt and wood and leather grip – some losses.  The tang button is quite unusual in that it is secured to the hilt with a copper disc – never seen that before.  The blade is wide and of typical hatchet point form that swells towards the point.  It would have been a most effective slashing and cutting weapon and devastating in the charge.  It was the brainchild of Major Gaspard Le Marchant, a British cavalry officer who copied the swords being carried by Austrian hussars of the period.  This example is in good condition for its age with some appropriate age wear to the blade and grip.  Both hilt and blade are rock solid – no movement whatsoever.  Blade length is 32.5 inches (37 inches overall).

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A lovely British 1805 Pattern Naval Officer’s Sword from the first quarter of the nineteenth century.  This is quite an unusual piece as it was manufactured in the 1820’s and would have been one of the last examples of this pattern before the famous 1827 Pattern Naval Officer’s Sword was introduced and became the standard sword for an officer in the British Royal Navy – a pattern that is still carried by serving Royal Navy officers.  This sword has the typical lionshead pommel of the 1805 Pattern and the detailing on this sword is particularly fine.  The grip is marine ivory and probably indicates that it was carried by a senior or commanding officer.  The original brass twistwire still remains to the grip.  The blade is of pipe back form, a blade type that was very popular in the early to mid-nineteenth century.  The blade has an etched panel that features the royal cypher of King George IV (1820-1830).  The royal cyphers from George IV and William IV (1830-1837) are sometimes difficult to differentiate but I think that it is more likely that this sword is from the reign of King George IV as the 1827 Pattern was pretty firmly established by the reign of King William IV.  The blade also has a panel near the forte that has the name, “Brady Dublin”.  They were likely to be sword retailers rather than sword cutlers.  Condition of the sword is excellent with plenty of polish remaining to the blade.  A great piece.  Blade length is 31 inches (36 inches overall).

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A good example of a Spanish Model 1867 Infantry Officer’s Sword.  This sword is dated to 1880 and was made in Toledo, Spain.  It has an elaborately decorated blade that comprises a series of floral motifs and etched panel with “FABRICA TOLEDO 1880”.  Toledo, Spain was the centre for sword making in the country and had gained  over many hundreds of years, an enviable reputation for producing high quality swords and edged weapons.  Some of the finest rapiers were made in Toledo and the city name can be found engraved on countless blades of the 16th and 17th centuries.  The sword has a cast brass hilt with a grooved brass grip and a shell guard featuring the coat of arms of the royal House of Spain surrounded by a laurel wreath.  The royal coat of arms is repeated on the scabbard frog button.  Condition of the sword is pretty good with only light staining in places to the blade – some wear to the back of the leather and brass mounted scabbard.  Blade length is 30.5 inches (36 inches overall).

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A very rare Swiss German 16th Century Baselard Dagger Short Sword.  These daggers were popular throughout Northern Europe in the early 16th Century and carried by both civilians and the military.  Because of the large size and simple style of this baselard, I would guess that it is a military example and would have been used by an infantry soldier during the numerous wars and conflicts that ravaged Europe in the 16th Century.  It comprises a large hilt with wooden grip (probably later) with iron mounts.  The  blade is exceptionally wide and of triangular profile.  It is double-edged for its entire length.  It is possible that this is a Medieval broadsword blade that has been attached to a Baselard type hilt.  When this was done it is difficult to say as pieces of this age are notoriously difficult to appraise.  There is what I believe to be an armourer’s mark near the end of the blade – see pics.  Condition of the dagger is very good for its great age with appropriate losses to the blade edge and wear to the hilt.  These daggers were actually the later inspiration (alongside the Holbein dagger type) for German Nazi daggers of the 20th Century.  Blade length is 15.75 inches (21 inches overall).

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A large British Napoleonic Dragoon Trooper’s Sword.  This sword has a brass stirrup hilt with a grip composed of fishskin and brass twistwire – all of the original fishskin is still present.  The blade is straight and substantial and the length probably indicates use by a heavy cavalry trooper.  The blade is plain and double-edged towards the point.  This is not an official regulation pattern although the hilt is based on the 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Trooper’s Sword.  It could even be pre-1796 and one of the many differing types that were used by cavalry regiments before standardisation came into force.  Condition of the sword is good overall – some losses to the metal on the blade.  Both the hilt and the blade are rock solid and have never been removed and re-seated.  Blade length is 32 inches (37 inches overall).

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A very rare British 1853 Pattern Cavalry Trooper’s Sword – 2nd Dragoons Scots Greys.  This sword was carried by a trooper in one of the most famous Scottish heavy cavalry regiments in the British Army who took part in some of the most noted battles in British Army history, including Waterloo (1815) when a Sergeant Charles Ewart of the Scots Greys captured the French eagle.  The Scots Greys were also present at the Charge of the Light (and Heavy) Brigade during the Crimean War (1854).  Unlike many 1853 Pattern swords that were carried after the Crimean War, the Scots Greys actually carried this new pattern of sword (mixed with some of the old 1821 Pattern Light Cavalry Trooper’s Swords) during the Charge of the Heavy Brigade.  They were one of the first cavalry regiments to be issued with the sword in 1854 and their commanding officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Darby Griffith, was very uncomplimentary about its effectiveness during the charge.  After this conflict they went on to serve in England, Scotland and Ireland.  This sword is in relatively untouched condition and retains dark age patina to both the hilt and scabbard – the patina matches so I do not believe that they have ever been apart.  The hilt is of three-bar form with a pressed leather grip, held together with steel pins.  The blade has an official inspection stamp to the forte.  The scabbard is stamped 2DG/B/24 (2nd Dragoons B Squadron Sword/Trooper No.24).  The sword has obvious signs of service and age wear – the grip leather has opened along the backstrap and there is wear to the metal of the hilt and scabbard.  These swords had a long and hard service life and the appearance of this sword just adds to its overall character and history.  Blade length is 35 inches (41 inches overall).  A rare sword to a highly sought after regiment.

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An original and rare German C.WW2 Waffen SS Cased Silver Desert Spoons.  These spoons were actually stamped by wounded Waffen SS soldiers whilst they were recuperating in military hospitals and were part of the “Verwundete program.”  German dinnerware manufactures invented a small stamping machine that could be given to hospitals where the wounded soldiers were undergoing treatment.  The spoons were donated by the German jewellers and cutlers to the military hospitals and the soldiers would place the SS runes to the end of each spoon.  Many of these sets were given by soldiers as wedding gifts to other serving soldiers.  The soldiers would use the small stamping machine to apply the tiny SS symbol at the ends of the spoons.  Condition of the spoons is very good with no damage.  Comes complete with its original presentation box and lining.  Length of each spoon is 5.5 inches.

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A good and original example of a 19th Century French Fencing Foil Sword with decorative cast brass hilt.  I would guess that this sword probably dates from the end of the 19th Century and possibly into the 20th Century, as the floral motifs to the hilt are very reminiscent of Art Nouveau decoration of the period.  The sword is marked with what look like opposing crescent moons to the blade forte and there is a safety plug to the end of the blade.  Most fencing foils of this period and beyond tend to have very plain hilts that are either bound in twistwire or just plain wood but this foil is more at the luxury end of the market and the owner was obviously concerned about both the practical and decorative elements to the sword.  Condition of the sword is very good – the blade has developed a rich and dark age patina.  Length of the blade is 35 inches (41 inches overall).

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An original C.1750 French European Hunting Hanger Sword.  This type of hunting sword was common throughout Europe in the 18th Century although the style of the sword hilt probably indicates a French origin.  The sword comprises a brass D-shaped hilt with a swollen knuckleguard, engraved crossguard and upturned quillon.  The grip is made from horn and topped with a domed pommel.  The blade is plain and with a single fuller to the top of the blade.  These swords were used both in the hunting field and also carried by military officers, particularly naval officers, where the shorter blade was an efficient weapon on board the confines of a ship’s deck.  The sword shows signs of wear, particularly towards the end of the blade.  Blade length is 21.5 inches (26 inches overall).

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