This sword bayonet was made to be used with the Lee-Enfield no.1 MkIII rifle, which was used during WW1 and WW2. This specific one was made in 1918 at Lithgow, while the scabbard was made in 1943 by Mangrovite and SAF-3, Orange. It's in perfect shape with most of the original finish still present on... Continue Reading →
SOLD- Austrian 1853 Grenadier sabre
For sale a nice example of a sabre with a singular looking guard. This Austrian sabre was issued to grenadier troops, and was made in 1857 by E.S. Jung. It's a fairly light sabre, but with probably one of the most impressively curved stirrup hilts. The blade was service sharpened, and the hilt is tight.... Continue Reading →
SOLD – Louis XVI Bodyguards Officer Smallsword
This smallsword is a model that was carried by the Royal Household Bodyguards. The presence of turks heads on the grip of this example points to an earlier example, probably from the reign of Louis XVI.The Royal Household was more than just a Royal Guard, it was also the standing army of the French kingdom,... Continue Reading →
SOLD – British 1821 Cavalry officer sabre
For sale, a great example of this unique sword pattern carried by British officers from the 1820s to the 1840s, and even beyond. The 1821 is the first British pattern to include the famous pipeback blade designed by Prosser. This one was retailed by Hebbert and Hume, at 8 Pall Mall street, which means it... Continue Reading →