A rare African Malawi 1897 Pattern Army Officer’s Wilkinson Sword

This sword is quite rare and would have been carried by an officer in the Malawi Army.  The country gained independence in 1964 and it is believed that the government placed an order with Wilkinson Sword t supply the officers in their armed forces with ceremonial swords.  This sword probably dates from the 1960’s/’70’s.  It follows exactly the form of the British Infantry Officer’s 1897 Pattern sword except that the state coat of arms of Malawi have been etched onto the sword hilt.  The blade is extensively decorated with Malawian state motifs.  The sword comes complete with its original field service scabbard.

Condition of the Sword

In exceptional condition – virtually unusued – blade is absolutely mint.

Specifications of the Sword

Blade length is 32.5 inches (38 inches overall).

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A good example of a German C.WW2 Army Officer’s Sword

This sword would have been carried by an officer in the German Army from the 1930’s through to the end of WW2.  It is of good quality so I would guess that it is either early or pre-War.  It has an elaborately decorated hilt and a celluloid grip bound with silver twistwire.  The blade is plain and nickel plated with an impressed maker’s mark of the Eickhorn sword making company of Solingen, Germany.  It is interesting to note that this sword does not have an inset eagle and swastika to the hilt langet as is quite common with these swords.  Not sure why this is so although it might have been a personal decision of the owner.  Comes complete with its original black painted scabbard.

Condition of the Sword

In good overall condition with a little wear to the hilt and some loss of paint to the black scabbard.

Specifications of the Sword

Blade length is 34.5 inches (39 inches overall).

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An original British C.1850 Police Constabularly Hanger Sword

This type of sword was issued primarily to British police officers during the 19th Century and was carried for many years.  It has a D-Guard brass hilt and fishskin wrapped grip.  The blade is slightly curved and plain.  There are some impresed marks to the quillon – SP 79 – assume  that this refers to a police force.  Comes complete with brass and leather mounted scabbard.

Condition of the Sword

In good condition with a very clean blade.

Specifications of the Sword

Blade length is 24 inches (30 inches overall).

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An original 19th Century British 1822 Pattern Infantry NCO’s Sword

An NCO version of the regulation British Victorian 1822 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword.  The sword comprises a brass Gothic hilt with royal crown and cypher inset into the hilt basket.  The grip also retains all the original brass twistwire and fishskin to the grip.  With a plain and slightly curved blade.  No scabbard.

Condition of the Sword

In very good condition with a clean blade.

Specifications of the Sword

Blade length is 32.5 inches (39 inches overall).

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An original 19th Century British 1822 Pattern Infantry NCO’s Sword

This is the NCO version of the regulation 1822 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword.  Comprises a brass Gothic hilt with royal crown and cypher inset into the hilt basket.  The grip retains all the original brass twistwire and fishskin to the grip.  With a plain and slightly curved blade.  No scabbard.

Condition of the Sword

In very good condition overall with a very clean blade.

Specifications of the Sword

Blade length is 32.5 inches (39 inches overall).

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A seldom seen and rare German marked Model 1866 French Chassepot Bayonet

This Model 1866 French Chassepot Bayonet was made  by Stehelin & cie.Bitschwiller and dated to 1868. It is maker marked in finely engraved lettering to the spine of the bayonet blade. The crossguard is stamped with a series of numbers and letters – 27.L.1.122 – assume these are regimental marks.  Many of these bayonets were captured by the Prussian forces during the Franco-Prussian War of 1871.

Condition of the Bayonet

In terrific condition – blade is virtually mint retaining all original polish.

Specifications of the Bayonet

Blade length is 22.5 inches (27.5 inches overall).

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A good example of a French Late-19th Century Cavalry Officer’s Sword. This is a French cavalry officer’s sword dating from the latter end of the 19th Century.  With brass, four-bar hilt and horn grip wrapped with brass twistwire. The plain, straight blade is engraved to a Klingenthal maker on the spine.  There is also the owner’s monogram inlaid in silver to the back of the pommel strap.   The use of monograms to French military swords in the 19th Century became very popular and some also feature family coat of arms.  This sword has a crown above the owner’s initials and it is likely that he was a member of the French aristocracy.

Maker’s name to the bowl guard of French Late-19th Century Cavalry Officer’s Sword

There is a maker’s name stamped to the upper side of the bowl guard.  No scabbard.  In very good shape overall – some sharpening marks along blade edge.  Blade length is 36 inches (43 inches overall).

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An original Ottoman Turkish C.1900’s Infantry Officer’s Sword.  This sword would have been carried by an infantry officer in the Turkish Ottoman Army and was of a type used from late-19th through to the end of the First World War.  It comprises a brass stirrup hilt and horn grip bound with brass twistwire.  The hilt langet is engraved with a crescent moon and star.

Sword blade of quill point form

The blade is of quill point form and is maker marked underneath the langet to the German sword maker – F.Horster.  In very good condition – blade with nice age toning.  Blade length is 30 inches (35 inches overall).

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Excellent and 100% original German Model 1918 WW2 Single Decal Combat Helmet

A very good example of a German Model 1918 combat helmet worn by German troops prior to and in the early years of WW2.  Retaining the original green paint finish, liner, chinstrap and decal.

Condition of the Helmet

In very good condition throughout.

Specifications of the Helmet

Of medium size – Size 55.

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An original British WW1 5th Battalion Yorkshire and Lancaster Officer’s Silver Swagger Stick

Carried by an officer or NCO, this fine solid silver mounted swagger stick has the regimental badge of the Yorkshire and Lancaster Regiment, including the 5th Battalion designation.  The pommel is hallmarked – looks to be a date mark for 1917.  It is also engraved with the owner’s initials – YTS.   The cane is made from a light wood with a silver ferrule to the end.

Condition of the Swagger Stick

In good overall condition with a few light dings.

Specifications of the Swagger Stick

Length is 30.5 inches.

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A First World War British Model 1907 Pattern Wilkinson Bayonet

A standard pattern British WW1 infantry bayonet by Wilkinson.  Dated to 1911 and with numerous markings to the blade fortes.  Parkerised blade and complete with scabbard.  Blade tip is rounded so probably used as a training bayonet at a later stage.

Condition of the Bayonet

In good overall condition.

Specifications of the Bayonet

Blade length is 16 inches (21 inches overall).

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An Original Nepalese Gurkha Kukri and Scabbard knife.  The hilt made from horn and secured with brass rivets and decorated with coloured stones.  Complete with black leather scabbard.  One strap missing(?).  Forging crack/flaw near tip of blade.

Background to Nepalese kukris

The kukri is a Nepalese knife with an inwardly curved edge, used as both a tool and as a weapon in Nepal and neighbouring countries of South Asia. It is also used as a basic utility knife.  It is a key fighting weapon of the Nepalese Army, the Royal Gurkha Rifles and of all Gurkha regiments throughout the world.  The “kukri” and “kukkri” spellings are Western in origin and the original Nepalese spelling being khukuri.  For more information on the history of this famous fighting knife please go to here.Blade length is 14 inches (18.5 inches overall).

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A very fine quality French 19th Century Fencing Foil

This is an excellent example and of unusually high quality.  It comprises a pierced steel hilt and long grip bound with fishskin and silver twistwire.  The triangular blade is maker marked to the forte.  Also retains the original leather hilt liner.

Condition of the Foil

In excellent condition throughout.

Specifications of the Foil

Blade length is 34.5 inches (42.5 inches overall).

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An original German WW1 Model 1898/05 Bayonet Scabbard and Frog

This is a good example of an early war (1915) German Model 1898/05 Bayonet, complete with leather and steel mounted scabbard and black leather frog.  The bayonet was manufactured by Erfurt and is dated to 1915 and with full inspector’s stamps to the blade spine and top of scabbard mount.

Condition of the Bayonet

In good overall condition with some appropriate service wear.

Specifications of the Bayonet

Blade length is 14 inches (20 inches overall).

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A good example of a Javanese 1900’s Kris Dagger and Scabbard.  Comes complete with a fine, hand decorated brass scabbard and polished hardwood mounts.  In good overall condition for its age.  The distinctive wavy blade (indicative of Kris’s) has been produced with typical forged layering and the carved hardwood grip is particularly intricate with designs of foliage and abstract shapes.  This is an indicator of good quality and the kris is showing definite age and so I would date this example from the early-mid 20th Century.

Blade layering

The production of a kris blade includes a process of layering and forging that would have added considerable extra strength to the blade.  It is a process of blade making that has been undertaken for many centuries throughout the world and I many cultures, from the Vikings through to the Japanese Samurai sword makers.  Blade length is 13.5 inches (17 inches overall).  This would make a fine addition to a collection of antique kris daggers and displays particularly well.

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A very rare French Dated 1830 Garde Nationale Officer’s Sword

This is a seldom seen French dated 1830 Garde Nationale officer’s sword.  The sword comprises an elegant brass, three-bar hilt with partial leather and brass twistwire to the grip.  The blade retains just about all of the original blue and gilt decoration and includes Garde Nationale 1830 and Liberte Ordre Public to either side.  Other fine decoration includes elaborate gilt stands of trophies to the forte and further along the blade.

Condition of the Sword

As mentioned, most of the leather to the wooden grip is missing but twistwire remains.  If the leather is restored, this would be a very fine sword.  Blade in excellent condition.

Specifications of the Sword

Blade length is 30.5 inches (36 inches overall).

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An original British C.1900’s Royal Navy Warrant Officer’s Sword

This sword would have been carried by a Warrant Officer serving in the Royal Navy in the 1900’s and through to the First World War.  It comprises a brass hilt decorated with royal crown and anchor.  The sword was retailed by Friedeberg of Portsea, a noted sword supplier to officers in the Royal Navy.  The blade is well etched with royal coat of arms, anchor and floral decoration.  The sword comes complete with its original brass and leather mounted scabbard.

Condition of the Sword

In very good condition with a clean blade – crease to bottom of scabbard near chape.

Specifications of the Sword

Blade length is 31 inches (37 inches overall).

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A rare British 19th Century Orkney Artillery Volunteers Officer’s Sword

This sword was carried by an officer in the Orkney Artillery Volunteers during the 19th Century – probably c.1860’s.  This far flung string of Scottish islands (around 10 miles north of Caithness) probably had quite a small military contingent so this sword must be pretty rare.  The sword has a typical artillery pattern three-bar hilt with fishskin and brass twiswire to the grip.  The blade is etched with a regimental designation, including “Orkney Artillery Volunteers” and “Staff 1st Administrative Brigade”, artillery cannon, royal crown and cypher and scrolling foliage.

Condition of the Sword

In fair condition – wear to hilt and blade – some edge nicks.  Scabbard is has nickel-plated mounts – probably associated although a good fit with no movement.

Specifications of the Sword

Blade length is 31.75 inches (38 inches overall).

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A highly unusual and unique British 1897 Pattern Army Sword with earlier Cavalry Blade – Wilkinson

This is a fascinating sword and of a type that I have not encountered before.  It comprises an 1897 Pattern Infantry Officer’s hilt (from the reign of King George V) for service in India and is combined with a terrific and wide, cavalry fighting blade by Wilkinson Sword (serial number dating it to 1883 – owner unknown).  The blade is designed for combat and the owner must have intended to use it in the field. Is possibly a family blade that was kept by its owner through to the next two monarchs (Edward VII and George V).  The hilt is nickel-plated with a grip bound with leather and copper twistwire and comes complete with original scabbard.

Condition of the Sword

In superb condition – blade is virtually mint.

Specifications of the Sword

Blade length is 34.5 inches (41 inches overall).

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A good British 19th Century 1821 Pattern Cavalry Officer’s Sword – Wilkinson

This is a mid-19th Century British cavalry officer’s sword made by Wilkinson Sword.  The serial number – 13443 – dates the sword to 1864.  The hilt is of typical three-bar form with silver twistwire to the grip.  The slightly curved blade is etched with Wilkinson maker’s name and brass proof button.  Blade etching also includes royal crown, cypher and scrolling foliage.  Owner is unknown to date.

Condition of the Sword

In good overall condition – some slight losses to fishskin grip and light spotting to blade.  Scabbard with some wear.

Specifications of the Sword

Blade length is 34.5 inches (41 inches overall).

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