antique swords in Canada
A fine 1845 sabre, the maker is unknown, but based on the initials and the family crest, it was made for H.H. Harwood. This would probably be Henry Harwood Esq. (1809-1886) who became Deputy Lieutenant to Middlesex County in 1867. Although now purely ceremonial, the Lieutenancy used to be responsible for the various militias in... Continue Reading →
This is a very nice example of an Officer sword from the British (or Commonwealth) Medical Corps. This specific branch of the Army kept on carrying the 1892 pattern up until around 1920. It is clearly identified by the Rod of Asclepius and the motto of the Medical Corps. This one dates from the reign... Continue Reading →
This is an original "second model" 1938 Carcano bayonet made for the Italian army. The first model had an unusual folding blade, which was judged unpractical. The second model was then made with a fixed blade and crossguard. This example is in great shape, with the original bluing nearly intact. Price: 200$ CAD + Shipping (contact... Continue Reading →
This is a picket weight version of a classic 1845 Navy Officer Sabre made by Wilkinson and bought by the Royal Canadian Navy in 1957. Such sabres were called pusser's sabres, and usually lended to warrant officers. The blade is a high quality one marked to Elizabeth II and could still be carried by a... Continue Reading →
This sabre was likely that of an officer who acquired his sword prior to 1895 when the new sword pattern was introduced. As there was more leeway in terms of blades than hilts, some officers elected to simply have their former blades rehilted. This is one example of such a fantastic sabre, bringing the classical... Continue Reading →
This is a fairly scarce type of sabre that is found in Mexico and probably dates from the last part of the 19th century. It is highly recognizable due to the very unique thumb piece on the top of the grip, and its very particular Bowie knife type ricasso. This particular example seems to have... Continue Reading →
This is a rare pattern which was used by officers of the Army Medical Corps from 1892 to right after the First World War when they switched to the more common 1897.This particular sword has a solid hilt with a nice deep patina. The guard and blade are marked to Edward VII. The blade has... Continue Reading →
This is a non regulation type of sabre made for the French cavalry in the style called "North African Army" with its multi branch steel hilt. This particular type is known as a Préval because of its triangular blade inspired by smallswords and bayonets. It was created by General Claude-Antoine-Hippolyte de Préval who was a... Continue Reading →
These weapons are often known as Cuban machetes, and come with a variety of blades and hilts. They are particularly famous for having been used during the Cuban war of independence, but were issued to various officers serving in the Americas. This particular model was probably made in Germany, and bears the number 877. IT... Continue Reading →
