This rifles sabre was likely used by either a volunteer or Brigade officer serving in Ireland which we can tell by the harp and wreath of clovers. Very unusual, we have no royal monogram on the blade. We do have the British crown both on the guard and the blade, but the lack of any... Continue Reading →

For sale, this very solid example of a very scarce British pattern, the 1821 light cavalry trooper sabre. This sabre was carried by British troops during the Crimean War, as well as many other conflicts, and armed Canadian volunteers well into the 1860s. The sabre has some surface pitting on the hilt, and very faint... 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 →

This is a very nice example of a British sabre made for a colonial Indian officer. This type of sword dates from around the late 19th century to WW1. Indian soldiers appreaciated the 1796 blades, and so it was chosen to have them carry these sabres which are somwehat of an hybrid between the 1796... 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 a WW2 era Mangrovite bayonet of the 1907 pattern made in Australia in 1942. Mangrovite Arsenal bayonets are relatively scarce, and this example come with its original scabbard. The bayonet is very solid, with a few dents in the wooden grip. SOLD

A good and clean example of an 1856 sabre bayonet, or as it is called today a yataghan bayonet. It was originally made for the Enfield rifle, and later adapted to the Martini Henry. The leather on the grip is worn out, but very solid. No scabbard. SOLD

This is a very good example of the classical 1831 pattern infantry gladius. Overall, a very solid sword with minimal pitting, most probably made by Talabot. SOLD

This is the French version of the British "five ball spadroon", or as they were called in France "épée à l'anglaise" (English style sword). These became popular around the time of the Treaty of Amiens in 1802, which resulted in a short lived peace between France and England. French officers, especially among dragoons, adopted these... Continue Reading →

This is a high end example of the 1822 cavalry officer sabre assembled by Leon Chobert of Paris. The blade was made by arguably the best French sword manufacture of the time, Chatellerault, in 1894. It bears the owner's initials, beautifully etched on the top of the pommel cap. The sword is in near pristine... Continue Reading →

This is a typical example of a schläger for mensur, a type of dueling that is practiced in certain German fraternities seeking to cut your opponent's face while protecting your own. This sword has some rust on the blade and patina on the guard, but would clean up nicely. It is missing the rope of... 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. SOLD

This Spanish bayonet from the time of the Great War was made at the Fabrica de Armas de Toledo. In good overall shape, and would clean nicely. SOLD

A great example of a Swiss bayonet from the time of the Great War. SOLD

In great shape with old gun oil on blade. No apparent makers mark on the bayonet, but the scabbard is marked "cul" which is the code for E.Pack & S and was made in 1941. Price: SOLD

In great shape, with old gun oil still on blade. Made by Carl Eickorn. SOLD

This sword is a picture perfect example of the 1845 infantry officer sabre. The blade is decorated on both sides with Queen Victoria's monogram, and bears a proof mark that could identify it to Robert Mole. The sword is in excellent shape and extremely solid with no rattling. It comes with remnants of a scabbard... Continue Reading →

This is a nice example of a Victorian Officer sword from a Rifles regiment. The sword was retailed by J.E. Austen of Toronto. and was likely made between 1892 and 1901. The overall sword is in fine condition. The scabbard as a few scuff marks, and the sword shows minimal patina. The blade was replated... Continue Reading →

This is a good example of a classic 1897 pattern from Edward VII's reign. The sword is in near pristine condition, with a flew blemishes that would polish out easily. The tip has a bit of pitting and is slightly squared.Made by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie between 1901 and 1910. SOLD

This Canadian Militia sabre was likely made between 1856 and 1879, based on the retailer's address. As is the case with many Canadian Militia swords, the blade was likely made in Solingen, in this case by P.D. Luneschloss, based on the inscription that is found on the back of the blade: "Warranted to cut wrought... Continue Reading →

This is an extremely rare Romanian Air Force Officer sword from the reign of Ferdinand I and designed along the lines of the British 1920 Royal Air Force sword. This sword is in pristine condition, with only a few scuff marks to the scabbard's leather. It exhibits most of the same elements as the British... Continue Reading →

This sabre was likely made around 1935 to 1940 for an officer of the Republic of Cuba. The inscription Ejército Constitucional refers to the national army, who took this name in 1935. Interestingly, the inscription on the reverse was scrubbed off, possibly following a change of government. This sword is in near pristine condition, with... Continue Reading →