This steel hilted smallsword was probably, udged on its short lenght, used by an infantry officer or NCO during the early part of the 18th century. It sports a nicely decorated and stuot triangular blade. The hilt is fairly solid, with some slight movement at the pommel and on the grip's wire, possibly due to... Continue Reading →
SOLD – French 1845 Infantry Officer Sabre – Superior Guard
This is a very rare example of the popular 1845 infantry officer sabre. The blade looks like a fairly typical product of Klingenthal, and was service sharpened a few times perhaps even to repair a nick near the upper portion.What really sets it apart is the uncommon combination of a regular officer blade with a... Continue Reading →
SOLD – British 1822 Sergeant Sabre – George IV
This is a scarce example of an 1822 Sergeant Sabre with the hybrid quillback/fullered blade. The guard is marked with George IV's cypher, situating it between 1822 and 1830. It has a fairly large guard, forming nearly a half basket. The blade has some superficial pitting all over, but is otherwise in very good condition.... Continue Reading →
SOLD – British 1845 Artillery Sabre
No one quite knows what these swords were used for, but many are marked to the Royal artillery, even though they come in a much smaller format, possibly for a unit serving in tighter quarters than your typical artilleryman.This specific sabre has no visible markings, is very tight and in good shape overall. The hilt... Continue Reading →
SOLD – 1892 British Army Medical Corps Officer Sword
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 →
SOLD – British 1908 Cavalry Sword – 6th Dragoon Guards
This is a good example of the popular 1908 cavalry trooper sword. The sword itself was made by Enfield in 1915. There are no unit markings left on the sword, but thr scabbard is marked to the 6th Dragoon Guards or Carabiniers. The Regiment was one of the oldest in Britain, and served in many... Continue Reading →