Near Mint ERII Royal Navy Officer’s Sword by FIRMIN AND SONS PLC with Scabbard and Dress Knot c1980
Here on offer is a near mint example of an ERII Royal Navy Officer’s 1827 pattern sword by FIRMIN AND SONS PLC with its original scabbard and a dress knot, circa 1980.
The beautiful mint 30.9” single edged fullered blade has detailed etching on both sides and displays the “ERII” cypher along with oak leaf and anchor decoration and the FIRMIN AND SONS PLC EST. 1677 maker’s mark. T... read more
Original Framed Portrait of Named Boer War British Soldier – J.FOX - Saddler – 3383 of the 10th (Prince Of Wales Own Royal) Hussars
Here on offer is a fine original oil painting of a named Boer War British Soldier sitting in a Victorian chair, in his uniform of the 10th (Prince Of Wales Own Royal) Hussars.
His name is J.FOX, rank Saddler, with a service number 3383.
He was awarded both The Queen's South Africa (QSA) Medal and clasps: Cape Colony, Transvaal, and the King's South Africa (QSA) Med... read more
275.00 GBP
WW1 1915 Imperial Prussian M1873 Artillery Sabre Sword with Steel Scabbard by WKC Solingen
Here on offer is an original Imperial German M1873 (Prussian) Artillery Officer’s sabre sword, manufactured by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie (WKC) in Solingen and is dated 1915, complete with its steel scabbard.
It still surprises me that despite the use of machine guns, artillery etc, swords were still issued to NCO’s and officers during WW1 and this is an example of one of those... read more
Early WHITBY 12G & 16G Shotgun Cartridge Extractor Knife with Horn Grip Scales c1961
Here on offer is an early WHITBY 12G & 16G shotgun cartridge extractor knife with horn grip scales, circa 1961.
In the 19th century, shotguns did not have shotshell extractors. This could be a problem because early shotshells were made of paper, not plastic, and often got 'stuck' once the shotgun was fired. Also, because they were hot, hunters were less than happy to pull them o... read more
Near Mint WW2 German SA Dagger by MALSCH & AMBRONN STEINBACH Thuringia, with Original Short Hanger
Here on offer is a near mint, early WW2 German SA dagger by MALSCH & AMBRONN of Steinbach, Thuringia, Germany, with its original short hanger.
This is one of the best SA daggers I have ever owned and looks to have never been taken apart.
MALSCH & AMBRONN, were based in Steinbach, Thuringia and where a manufacturer of early SA (Sturmabteilung) service daggers durin... read more
Original RZM Hitler Youth Knife by E. & F. Hörster with HJ Armband owned by Heinrich Hass & two Rare 1938 Turnfest Breslau Entry Cards
Here on offer is a really interesting original Hitler Youth grouping that is associated with a member named as Heinrich Hass and some documentation also relating to his sister Grete Hass. They where both from Sindligen am Main near Frankfurt.
The group of items includes Heinrich’s original HJ knife and his HJ armband.
What I find really interesting, are the two ve... read more