Antique british infantry sword. Used during the Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812.
So likely was once worn / held / owned by a lieutenant colonel or above. Apart from the aging to the scabbard, this sword could be cleaned to be mint, that is how good it is. Of good quality (though unknown) manufacture, the blade in quite good condition, partially bright with some patches of corrosion. Etched at the ricasso to "C Smith & Sons, Piccadilly, London"; Piccadilly being a highly prestigious location. Serial number 97779 for 1970, possibly just outside parade ground condition / potential due to the small amount of tiny "crazing" to the hilt. But then, very few swords were carried into battle by infantry officers in WW1; they carried revolvers. This Item Has Now Been Sold Please look for others like it on our site In good / aged condition, a rare , a American Revolutionary War British Infantry Officer's Shotley Bridge Sword. Swords of the Scottish Infantry 1756-1900. As we bought the sword as a British sword in the UK, we presume it is British. SPECIFICATIONS: Hilt: Gilt brass “Gothic” style, with curved spur replacing the former pattern’s folding guard. ). It is rare to find George V swords like this in such good condition; it is virtually in parade ground condition. In good overall condition, an 1854P Victorian British infantry officer's sword, scabbard and knot. Nov 7, 2023 · Click Here to enquire / inquire about / buy this item. A Wilkinson Sword made British Infantry Officer's Sword, ERII / Queen Elizabeth 2nd; current model / monarch sword suitable for parade ground use / officer's passing out parade / dress use. So few of the original 1892 patterns survived. This example has the exceptionally nice grey etching to the blade. The gothic hilted swords were a family of swords carried by officers and some NCOs of the British Army between 1822 and the present day. In good condition, an 1845 pattern Senior Victorian British Infantry Officer's Sword, dated to 1845-1850, etched to Nicholls & Sons. 00; British Officers P1821 Light Cavalry Prize Sword £ 950. In good condition, an ERII British Infantry Officer’s Sword with Victorian Family Blade. ” (Wilkinson Sword serial number 38720 for early 1901). guaranteed authentic. A lovely quality WW1 sword. Made by Woolley, Deakin & Co, retailed by Salters of London, with original officer's name "J Gagen" engraved to langet. The period sharpened blade has a period nick and some roughness to the forward cutting edge indicating it was used in battle; perhaps during the Peninsular War, perhaps the 100 Days War (Waterloo). A scarce 1822 pattern King George 4th British infantry officer's sword in good condition, made by Salter some time from 1822 to 1824. Aug 8, 2024 · The 82cm plated blade with single fuller stamped on the riccaso with broad arrow and ‘TWSCL 4’ within an circular cartouche, the obverse etched with Royal Coat of Arms ‘By appointment to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth Sword Cutlers Wilkinson Sword Ltd, made in England’ regulation basket hilt with liner, wire bound fish skin grip, in its The 1803 pattern British infantry sabre / saber / sword is the one generally carried by infantry regiment officers throughout the Napoleonic Wars, including the Battle of Waterloo. A Mar 19, 2019 · As early as 1792, the spadroon-type patterns had been eschewed by some infantry officers in favour of a more robust sword. OK, certain Corps (medical and transport) continued with the 1892 pattern but these are not the original infantry swords, this is. An American Revolutionary War (American War of Independence) era British infantry officer's sword, a spadroon (short sword) in good overall order, though clearly aged. – Sword Blade length from tip to hilt is 26″ – Brass Hilt is 4-1/2 x 6 x 3″ – Overall Sword ONLY length is 31-1/2″ Made by Wilkinson Sword for Flights of London, Camberley, Aldershot and Woolwich, a George V (WW1 era) British infantry officer's sword in good condition. OK, so we are about as Aussie as paella or warm beer, but we do have a lot of customers in Australia, many of them Australian antique sword dealers; we are amazed how much they sell swords they have bought from us for to collectors in Australia. 35 €322. Victorian British Court Sword : £ 250 ; Victorian British Royal Artillery Officer's Sword : £ 425 ; British 1856P Pioneer Saw Back Sword : £ 450 ; WW1 British Royal Engineers Officer's Sword : £ 525 * WW1 3rd Lanarkshire Volunteer Artillery Officer's Sword : £ 400 ; WW1 British Royal Engineers Officer's Wilkinson Sword : £ 650 Georgian Royal Company of Archers Sword £ 3,450. The 30 inch blade has lost any etching it once had or was an officer’s campaign sabre, and has many nicks to the cutting edge. 1908P WW1 Worcestershire Hussars Troopers Wilkinson Sword : £ 700 ; WW1 British 1908P Cavalry Trooper's Wilkinson Sword : £ 600 ; WW1 Lothian & Border Horse Cavalry Troopers Sword : £ 850 ; 1912p WW1 British Cavalry Officers Sword : £ 400 ; Cavalry pattern swords attributed to mounted infantry officers appear on British Infantry Swords. This one has a 29 inch blade indicating it was owned and carried by a flank officer. RUNKEL, SOLINGEN, LATE 18TH CENTURY With etched single-edged fullered blade bearing the ‘GR’ cypher, brass hilt with folding flap retaining some original gilt finish; together with AN OFFICER’S SWORD OF 1786 PATTERN TYPE, DATED ‘1786’, with slender double-edged blade signed ‘AGUSTIN VAZQUEZ / RL FAB. J. Rare to have the all weather bag, this one in black most likely for a rifle's officer. In very good condition, a George V / WW1 era British Infantry Officer's Dress Sword. Fish skin grip bound with gilt wire, and it unusually retains the leather insert for the Wilkinson made and in good to very good overall condition, a King George 6th / WW2 British infantry officer's sword, owner's initials. e. LYONS FAWCETT ST. Etched over this is the retailer’s mark ‘J. This is such a rare sword, the British infantry officer's 1892 pattern. 00 Antique swords produced or predominantly used in the United Kingdom. 1796 British Infantry Officer's Sword replica for sale. 49 George V Royal Engineers Officers Sword Christopher Walker Antiques £275 $358. EL6236 - A 1796 pattern infantry officer's sword (spadroon). If you want a researchable officer's sword, one that clearly has been worn in the Boer War (just look at the period rubbing to the inside lip of the hilt / guard and wear to the scabbard chape, plus the wear wrinkles to the belt), this sword is for you, and what a beauty. Blade by Runkell of Solingen (the sword itself likely made by a quality British cutler), bearing a post 1801 British Royal Coat of Arms. It is still the regulation sword for British line infantry officers today and they were produced in large numbers especially during WW1. Oct 13, 2022 · This British 1751 pattern Infantry Hanger / Sidearm / Sword has had its blade broken and period repaired. 5 inch (825 mm) blade, introduced in the 1780’s. This almost certainly Victorian (1837 to 1845 for this so called "1822" pattern) infantry staff officer's / general's sword is in generally good condition with working folding guard, good condition fishskin grip with twisted wire bindings firm and intact, plus steel field service scabbard in good condition. 00 May 27, 2024 · Click Here to enquire / inquire about / buy this item. A spadroon was a term used in the 18th century to describe a cut and thrust sword. Flights were one of the very few retailers / cutlers that Wilkinson Sword made swords for, so the sword was made by the most famous British maker of all time. Does anyone know how this 1860 light cavalry saber handles comparatively to an infantry saber(i look into pattern 1845 blade). Some of these swords date from the Napoleonic era and would have seen battle for the French Grande Armée during the 100 Days War (Waterloo, Quatra Bras, etc. C. Technically a 1740 model / pattern British infantry sword but made by Thomas Gill, so circa 1783 to 1785, which proves this pattern of sword was still in mainstream use right through the American Revolutionary War / American War of Independence. The last variant of the this sword was contracted in 1796. The 1892 pattern was made from 1892 to 1895, when the brass gothic hilt was replaced with the all new steel hilt. Oct 24, 2023 · Click Here to enquire / inquire about / buy this item. In good condition, an 1845 pattern British infantry officer's sword etched to army retailer Jones of Regent Street London, who sold sword made by Wilkinson. In near mint condition, an 1897P Edward VII British infantry officer's sword, scabbard and sword knot. Delivering British excellence to members of the Armed Forces, our swords are carried on all military and state ceremonies throughout the UK & Commonwealth. An exceptionally good example of the folding guard 1822/45 pattern British infantry officer's sword, datable from 1845 to 1859 courtesy of the maker's inscription "Smith & Sons Piccadilly London" (the only years they etched the blades so and would have used the fullered 1845 This 1751 pattern British infantry sword, of the type used by the British throughout the American War of Independence (Revolutionary War), is marked "M Huntingdon" and "2" over "43" (43rd weapon of the 2nd battalion of the Huntingdon Militia). Acid etched worn blade with VRI and crown. Victorian British Infantry Officer’s Sword by Hawkes, Sold In good condition (blade exceptionally good), a Victorian British Infantry Officer’s Sword by Hawkes with Owner / Officer’s Initials. In good condition, an Elizabeth 2nd (ERII) 1897 pattern British army / infantry officer's sword, by Wilkinson. We wish to promote the study of antique swords. Get the best deals on British Militaria Swords 1784-1860 when you shop the largest online selection at eBay. Nicholls & Sons traded until 1850. Etched “Presented to John Inglis Eadie by his friends at West Coker. Hangers and spadroons, plus many British pattern swords for rifle & guards regiments. Aug 8, 2023 · A Napoleonic 1796 Pattern Blue and Gilt Etched British Infantry Officer's Sword with later scabbard, the etching very vivid but the blade has sectional rust. In good condition, a Runkel of Solingen 1786P British Infantry Officer’s Blue & Gilt Etched Sword Click Here to enquire / inquire about / buy this item In truth, highly regarded London based Johann Justus Runkel (1751-1808) imported the blade from Solingen and sold the blade to S Brunn, a quality sword cutler to furnish / cutle / make the sword. For a 5 ball spadroon, please see the navy swords section. In overall fairly good condition, a rare 1892P British Victoria Regina et Imperatrix Infantry Officer's Sword. Nov 1, 2023 · Etched to Wilkinson, the George VI / WW2 British Infantry Officer's Sword of Major Henry F Hutchinson in very good condition. Used during the Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812. 41 €1289. A BRITISH PATTERN 1796 INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD THE BLADE SIGNED J. In good condition, a super rare 1803 pattern Georgian British Grenadier Guards Infantry Officer’s Sword. Nov 9, 2018 · British Napoleonic Infantry Swords Part One & Two Special Deal by Harvey J S Withers PRICE: £32. A well above average 1895P grey etched Victorian British infantry officer's sword. N. In good to very good condition, a Hawksworth of Sheffield made 1897P World War One era British infantry officer's sword. Jul 3, 2021 · American Revolutionary War British Infantry Officers Short Sword, Sold In fair to good condition, a circa 1780-1782 American Revolutionary War era British Infantry Officers Short Sword, for sale. The reason being the pattern was adopted for the Sep 05, 2024 Antique Victorian British Diplomat Court Sword by WILKINSON $300 Sep 05, 2024 Antique Mexican Wars Cavalry Officers Battle Sword $150 Sep 05, 2024 RARE Antique 19th C. A rare true 1892 pattern British infantry officer's sword in good condition; this is not a RAMC or RTC sword. A rare 1803 pattern British light infantry officer's sabre / sword with scabbard. Good condition English P 1786 / 96 British Infantry Officer's Sword. Marked on the guard / hilt “6 1901 V 1. A good honest 1845P, the etching somewhat worn but still clear upon inspection. Aug 1, 2021 · 1821P George IV British Infantry Officer’s Sword, Sold In overall very good condition, an 1821P George IV British Infantry Officer’s Levee Weight Dress Sword. It is rare to find an antique sword like this in such very good condition. Each piece is crafted with precision and care, replicating the original design and craftsmanship of the era. Jul 3, 2024 · A hinged shell guard refurbished 1796 pattern British Infantry Officer's Sword & Scabbard, replacement blade, all in good condition. Slightly narrower blade and plated steel scabbard for formal dress occasions. A scarce sword as most had their blades re-hilted into the 1895P/1897P, the 1892 pattern is a late variation of the 1854 pattern gothic hilt infantry officer's sword with the 1892 introduced "dumb bell" blade. Oh sure, there are plenty of medical (RAMC) and some transport (RTC) swords available, but not infantry swords. Victorian British infantry officer's sword 1822 pattern complete with scabbard. An exceptionally good example of the folding guard 1822/45 pattern British infantry officer's sword, datable to 1860 courtesy of the maker's inscription "Stillwell & Son Barbican London" (the only year they etched the blades so). This was especially the case for officers commanding the so-called flank companies that saw much of the combat. The 1822 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword was a radical departure from previous designs, with its half basket hilt becoming the standard format for British infantry swords until the end of the nineteenth century. The blade bearing a running fox mark; these were use by Shotley Bridge sword makers such as Samuel Harvey (he put his initials inside the fox). A quality World War One British 1897 Pattern Army / Infantry Officer's Wilkinson Sword, Knot, Scabbard and Carry Bag in overall good condition. Serial number 87532 for 1964, this ERII infantry officer's Wilkinson sword actually looks much newer and is, in our opinion, in parade ground condition if a serving officer is considering it for that purpose; a little scuffing to the hilt, nothing much, otherwise VGC+ A very good condition George 5th British infantry officer's sword, scabbard, all weather cover and Wilkinson box, including original owner provenance. The Wilkinson made 1895 pattern Victorian British Infantry Officer's Sword of Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas J. The hilt is in very nice condition, with good silver grip wire and quite a bit of gilding remaining to the brass parts. 38" LONG WITH 32" LONG BLADE. Good condition British Infantry General or Staff Officer's Sword with etching remaining. First World War Officers cavalry swords and 1897 Infantry Officers Swords. The Crimean War and Indian Mutiny 1821 Light Cavalry and Heavy Cavalry Sword. The brass hilt has 'VR' in a gothic style and the folding guard is in perfect working order, and it has a fish skin grip with twist wire binding. With pre-1802 British Royal Coat of Arms, the blade is almost certainly from Solingen, Prussia (many if not most quality officer blades at this time were) as no maker's mark but some etched swirls to the backbone of the blade. The sword is well etched but with no maker's / retailer's name to the ricasso which indicates 1917/1918 manufacture when such detail was not important. Regulation gilt hilt with VR and crown to centre. 49 French WWI Period Infantry Officers Sword Christopher Walker Antiques Aug 20, 2021 · A rare Buckmaster of London 1845 Pattern Victorian British Black Etched Infantry Officers Sword in overall good condition, for sale. In generally sound Aug 4, 2024 · Click Here to enquire / inquire about / buy this item. Jul 4, 2023 · In good condition, a Napoleonic 1796P British Infantry Officer’s Blue & Gilt Etched Sword Click Here to enquire / inquire about / buy this item Post 1801 British Royal Coat of Arms (etched to blade) and period sharpened, so quite likely to have seen some service against Napoleon’s Grand Army, most likely during the Peninsular War . OK, so we are not a New Zealand based antique swords dealer, but we provide guaranteed authentic edged weapons with hassle free quick delivery to many Kiwi customers already, normally at a fraction of the cost of buying from a NZ based sword dealer. Click Here to enquire / inquire about / buy this item Etched “Grenadier Guards@ one side of the blade, “For My Country and King” the other. Georgian Royal Company of Archers Sword £ 3,450. com. Dating British Swords. The 80 cm blade retains much blue and gilt etching and is firm in the rigid double shell brass with wire grip hilt. Clayden, “Norman”, an ornithologist, who was appointed as the first UK MOD (Ministry of An Important Reeves Patent Solid Hilt British Light Cavalry Officer's Sword; The British 1845 Pattern Wilkinson Style Officers' Blade; A Rare 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards Officer's Sword; British Infantry Officers' Swords of the 1890s and the 1895 Infantry Sword Exercise; Two Rare French Officer's Swords in the 'Fantaisie' Style Jul 8, 2023 · G’day Australian antique sword collectors. The Easton Antique Arms Ltd is run by Matt Easton, buying and selling antique arms and armour worldwide, with a strong focus on British military swords of the 18th and 19th centuries. Antique swords buyer – are you selling a sword? Antique-Swords. Some parts excellent, some parts rusted, but overall a very nice 1854P infantry officer's sword in good condition. Do you collect antique British infantry swords, antique British cavalry swords, antique British naval swords or British Royal Airforce swords? If so, you have come to the right place! I would like to introduce myself – my name is Harvey J S Withers and I have been selling antique British swords for over 20 years. * This Item Has Now Been Sold Please look for others like it on our site In good condition, a WW1 British Infantry Officer’s Sword with Liver Bird crest of the Liverpool Mercury , named to Herbert Arthur Rimmer. 1897 pattern. Vintage & Antique British Cavalry Swords / Sabres For Sale; A very good 1786 Pattern British Infantry Officers Blue & Gilt Etched Sword, in well above average condition. The blade has the pre-1801 British Royal Coat of Arms with the three fleur de lis and etched "For My Country & King" etched to the centre of each side of the blade. Although this sword is 100% British regulation, it was originally sold to the Rhodesian Government. eu / SwordSales. This indicates that this sword was an import, with at least the blade made in Germany (possibly the other parts were British-made or assembled). London W”, The Claymore type blade further etched with crowned VR Victorian Royal Cypher, Highland Light Infantry emblem (HLI within powder horn), thistles and foliage, together with presentation wording “1st LANARK RIFLE VOLUNTEERS PRESENTED TO Jan 15, 2024 · A very interesting Edwardian British Infantry / Kenyan Police Officer's Sword Ensemble for A J Layton in very good condition. Copper wire bound shagreen grip. British arms manufacture, particularly of swords, had a troubled history, always struggling to establish itself in the face of competition from the Continent, especially Germany. 04 Mid Victorian Belgian Infantry Officers Sword Christopher Walker Antiques £275 $358. Jul 7, 2021 · This British infantry long sword with a Hanoverian Horse to the guard was in use from 1737 to just after the American War of Independence (American Revolutionary War), though “officially” the pattern went out of production around 1760 . Jun 11, 2024 · In quite good condition, a blue and gilt etched 1786P British Infantry Officer’s Sword Click Here to enquire / inquire about / buy this item It is a 1786 pattern as it has a solid shell guard, but was made after 1801 (after the highly derided 1796p folding guard variant) because it has a post 1801 British Royal Coat of Arms (a lion replaced Jul 16, 2024 · A scarce authentic lion's head 1820's British Infantry Bandsman's Sword and Scabbard in good condition. A VR 1897P means it dates from 1897 to 1901. This sword has one cutting edges and is designed for thrusting or cutting. This sword / sabre came from the Army famous Eccles family. They were primarily infantry swords, although they were also regulation pattern for some other officers such as surgeons and staff officers. The typical 24 1/2 inch double fullered / grooved blade is in good order and firm in the hilt. M 85”; 2nd Battalion Perth(shire) Militia, weapon 85. Clearly made during the mid to late war period due to the stamped "proved" mark. An increasingly difficult to obtain, widely collected sword. Mar 4, 2024 · In VGC, a World War One era British Infantry Officer’s Sword, Scabbard and Knot. In overall good condition, a stunning late 18th Century, circa 1780-1790 British Infantry Officer's Spadroon Sword. In 1821 and 1822 respectively new patterns of swords were introduced for British cavalry (with different hilts for heavy and light cavalry) and infantry officers. Item Description: Translate description ANTIQUE UK BRITISH WILLIAM IV 1822 INFANTRY ARMY OFFICER SWORD. In very good condition with 80% to 90% blue and gilt etch remaining, a scarce 1803 pattern British infantry officer's sword / sabre with ivory grip for a senior ranking field officer. Jul 29, 2024 · In very good condition, an Armfields of Birmingham WW1 era British Infantry Officer’s Sword Click Here to enquire / inquire about / buy this item No fancy (expensive) brass proof stud with Armfields, just high quaity no nonsense Birmingham workmanship. This Item Has Now Been Sold Please look for others like it on our site Circa 1777-1780 British Infantry Officer’s Sword, Sold In good general condition, a circa 1777-1780 (American Revolutionary War era) British Infantry Officer’s Sword. Oct 9, 2023 · A good Hawkes & Co Piccadilly London made 1897p Victorian British Infantry Officer's Sword & Wilkinson Scabbard in good condition. This series of articles starts with the 1786/1796 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword. Gothic hilt, folding guard, fullered blade = 1845 pattern. The blade was originally in an 1854 pattern gothic hilted British Royal Marine's Light Infantry sword bought for / by Claude W Robertson on the 23rd September 1889. Apr 19, 2023 · A quality Hobson & Sons 1854 pattern Victorian British Senior Infantry Officer's Sword with officer's initials and Brass Scabbard in good condition. The 28 7/8 inch blade is in good condition with a steady patina, plus a few old, likely period, slight impact dents to the cutting edge. Wilkinson sword made this 1897P in 1932 (serial number 63192); the Wilkinson sales ledger is available to provide the data on the original buyer (cost is 18 GBP), though I do not think it is In good condition, a 1786 Pattern British Infantry Officers Spadroon, Officer's Initials, with later replacement scabbard. In overall very good condition, a Wilkinson made 1897 pattern WW1 British infantry officer's sword, serial number 46362 for 1914. We have a huge image library of thousands of swords and hundreds of examples of official patterns/models from many different nations. The above picture shows the temporary backpiece and pommel I molded onto the sword with terra cotta modeler's clay (and then painted) to give the sword some dignity / make it look as it should. This sword became a regulation British Army pattern after the abolition of the carrying of a spontoons (polearms) by both officers and NCO’s. These authentic French sabres and epees are part of my collection that I offer for sale. Aug 20, 2021 · A good American Revolutionary War British Infantry Officer's Sword in good condition, for sale. Swords, etc. Apr 5, 2024 · A scarce fluted ivory grip 1786 Pattern British Infantry Officer's 5 Ball Spadroon Sword in good condition. 00; British 19th Century Deakin Naval Cutlass £ 895. Charles Smith was a highly respected accouterment maker (was once appointed to King Edward VII as gold and silver laceman). EU The 1897 pattern infantry officer's sword is commonly encountered by modern collectors. William Forth pipe backed version of the 1822 pattern infantry sword in generally good condition, working folding guard, worn (texturally) but complete fishskin grip with twisted wire bindings firm and intact, plus brass field officer's scabbard intact, albeit dented in places. SUNDERLAND’. Probably bought by or for a newly commissioned officer at the beginning of WW2, we can only imagine what became of him. The first attempt at a uniform pattern sword was the British Infantry Officer’s “5 Ball” Spadroon, with usually a 32. Good condition William 4th (1830 to 1837) British Infantry Officer's Sword with some etching remaining. Col. This particular British infantry officer's sword was made by Wilkinson and is in exceptional condition for its age, especially as the blade dates to 1889. Blade: of Wilkinson, single-fullered type and double-edged at the last 9-10 inches. May 28, 2024 · In good condition, a Mole made Victorian British Infantry Drummers Sword Click Here to enquire / inquire about / buy this item Dated to August 1883, regimentally marked “2 P. Bought from the officer’s descendants, the Eccles family themselves (proof of purchase / provenance available), this sword could only be the former property of then Lieutenant Cuthbert Eccles of the 4th Regiment of Foot (King’s Own Royal Regiment), who carried the Regimental Colours at the Battle of Alma on the 20th September, 1854. About Antique-Swords. for sale British Infantry In very good condition, a Queen Elizabeth 2nd (ERII) 1897 pattern British infantry officer's sword, by Wilkinson. eu) Antique American & European Swords For Sale; Antique British Naval / Royal Navy Swords For Sale; Antique Islamic, Oriental & Ethnographic Swords For Sale; Antique Swords – UK based worldwide sword & sabre sales. This Item Has Now Been Sold Please look for others like it on our site Click Here to enquire / inquire about / buy this item. Click Here to enquire / inquire about / buy this item The blade has been replated so the etching is very feint but the Victorian crown and cypher are just visible, as is the maker’s name “J B Johnston”. The blade and hilt are firm and tight, which is not so common with this pattern. Antique US & European swords from the American Civil War, Hungary, Greece, the Balkans, the Caucasus, Spain, Italy, Denmark, Sweden, etc. The scabbard is leather with brass fittings. In very good condition, a 1845 Pattern British Infantry Officer's Sword. A good 1897 pattern British infantry officer's sword in good to very good condition. Click Here to enquire / inquire about / buy this item GRI = George V India Service (though most British GRI officers fought in Europe during WW1, often with Indian troops under their command). This has to be one of the most attractive swords ever made and it is also in such good condition. Some damage to shagreen on one side. The 32 inch blade is firm in the hilt. Click Here to enquire / inquire about / buy this item No maker’s or retailer’ name etched to the forte / ricasso, so likely circa 1917 / 1918 when production priorities outweighed normal fine detail. 00; A Pair of British Signal Cannon £ 3,950. com (ex Antique-Swords. Apr 8, 2024 · In overall good / refurbished condition, a WW2 British Named Infantry Officer’s Sword Click Here to enquire / inquire about / buy this item The old 60’s era label that was attached to the carry bag identify the former officer owner as Lt. In good overall condition, a full WW1 / George V 1897P British infantry officer's sword, knot, scabbard and carry bag. Jan 19, 2022 · The plain cavalry style stirrup hilt / guard (only found on senior 1803P officer swords) denotes a mounted infantry officer. Victorian British Infantry Officers sword with brass hilt and scabbard (no dents). Current, Vintage & Antique British Infantry Swords For Sale; Jul 5, 2023 · In sound to good condition, a GVI British Infantry Officer’s Sword, Scabbard, Knot & Bag Click Here to enquire / inquire about / buy this item Serial number 17048. In fair condition, a scarce early 19C (1805+) US American Ketland Eagle Infantry Officer's Sword. 1786 Pattern British Infantry Officer's Spadroon Sword, Sold Good condition English 1786 Pattern Spadroon, British Infantry Officer's Sword. February 1902. 63 €428. Distinctive features of the sword include the “Gothic” style pierced hilt, so-called after its resemblance to the shapes of Apr 19, 2024 · With much original blue and gilt etching remaining, the twisted silver metal grip intact, and complete original scabbard, this is indeed a scarce 1796 pattern British infantry officer’s sword. The sword is etched both sides with Royal Crown, VR all surrounded by floral decoration plus brass proof plug. Nov 14, 2012 · Here is the first in a series on the history of British Army regulation pattern swords. £1100 $1433. Jul 21, 2022 · A scarce Georgius Rex Imperator India Service WW1 British Infantry Officer's Wilkinson Sword and Scabbard in very good condition. 97 Miniature Suit Of Armour Harrington Antiques £365 $475. In good condition, a good Boer War Victorian 1897 pattern infantry officer's sword with belts bearing the officer's initials. Historically German manufacturers could often undercut British ones on price, especially for volume manufacture. In very good condition, an 1822/1845 Pattern Victorian British Infantry Officer's Sword, datable from 1845 to 1859. Aug 10, 2023 · A scarce fixed shell guard 1786 Pattern British Infantry Officer's Sword and (later) Scabbard in good overall condition. In overall good condition, the 1895P is the rarer predecessor to the 1897P that remains the current model to this day. It quite likely saw service in America, was repaired and then passed down / issued to a volunteer in the Lonsdale Local Militia (Lancaster) in 1808 when that militia was formed (hence the guard markings LLM B 2, for 2nd Battalion, weapon 2). Virtually mint condition, stunning, scarce 1892 Pattern (1845 Pattern with so called "dumb bell" blade introduced in 1892) Early 20th Century British Infantry Officer’s Sword. Victorian British 1822 pattern Infantry officer`s sword, the single edged pipe backed with quill back blade etched with royal cipher within panal and maker marked Doland and Co 97 St Martins Lane London which is repeated on the top scabbard mount, brass hilt with VR royal cipher, good fish skin grip with twist wire binding complete with leather scabbard with gilt mounts which has been a repair 4 days ago · Cleaning Antique Swords. for sale British Infantry Nov 4, 2021 · Restored by Crisp & Sons in 2011, etched at the ricasso to Hawkes, a sword cutler who actually sold swords made by Wilkinson (so, yes, Wilkinson Sword made it). Made by prestigious maker Runkel of Solingen, a 1796 pattern British infantry officer's sword bearing the crest of the Order of the Garter. In good condition, a rare late 18C (circa 1783) British Infantry Hanger / Sword by Thomas Gill of Birmingham. For this reason, they are quite numerous and are relatively affordable. In good condition, a scarce 1892 Pattern British infantry officer's sword by Edward Thurkle. This Item Has Now Been Sold Please look for others like it on our site Authentic (current, vintage & antique) British infantry swords for sale. It features a heavy steel blade with a brass hilt. English Civil War era with English Mortuary Hilted Swords and Hounslow Hangers, Scottish Basket This is an exciting and comprehensive site to help identify antique swords and is designed to hold a vast library of information of use to the antique sword collector. for sale British Infantry Aug 2, 2024 · The 1892p is a little known and seldom encountered British infantry officer’s sword pattern; it is basically the 1854 “Gothic” brass hilt / guard but with a new “dumbbell” (central fuller) blade; the dumbbell blade as known / recognized in all more recent swords (i. A great collector's / display piece. In 1827 a new pattern of Naval officers' sword was introduced, as well as a steel-hilted version of the infantry officers' sword for Rifles officers. British Military Swords - Cavalry Napoleonic War Waterloo history and fine blue and gilt blades. There's currently no good replicas/reproductions of any Infantry Officers Sword and i look into either buying an antique sword for around 500-600 bucks or an LK Chen 1860 LC Saber. In good overall condition, the blade has been period field sharpened, so it clearly went into a zone where it was required to be a weapon, if required. HTS 15” for June 1901, Volunteers, 1st Battalion of the Hanmpshire Regiment, weapon 15 (NB “Hants” is the common abbreviation for “Hampshire”, abbreviated further to “HTS” by the British Army. OK, the leather is aged in places and there are some rust spots to the hilt, but overall in good to very condition, especially the blade (some small rust spots). Clearly a close quarters fighting sword, we would say it is a naval officer’s sword / saber but for the lack of a fouled anchor anywhere; caveat, sometimes naval officer’s swords did not have fouled anchors and short 1796P cavalry blades were very popular with some officers. Vintage & Antique British Cavalry Swords / Sabres For Sale; Nov 8, 2023 · A 1770 pattern American Revolutionary War era British Infantry Officer's Sword and Scabbard by Osborn in sound condition. Jul 5, 2021 · Slightly shorter and more curved blade shows this sword / sabre was once held by a flank officer in a British infantry regiment. In very good condition, a King George 6th / World War 2 British infantry officer's sword, Wilkinson made, serial number 68388 for 1939. . From the iconic 1796 Pattern British Infantry Sword with its distinctive folding guard to the elegant 18th Century Court Sword, our collection is truly a reflection of the diverse range of military swords and sabers used throughout history. Seppings in overall good condition. 00; Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Presentation Sword £ 1,450. Ottoman Turkish Officers Sword Islamic Symbols to Folding Guard $350 1895P Manton Calcutta Victorian British Infantry Officer's Sword, sold In good to very good condition, a very high quality 1895 pattern British Infantry officer's sword made by Manton of Calcutta, VR (not VRI) cypher. We say “mounted officer” because it may well have belonged to Ensign Cuthbert Eccles (later Major General Cuthbert Eccles) of the 4th Foot (King’s Own Royal Regiment)! A good, clean example of the 1845 pattern Infantry Officers sword with a Wilkinson style blade. So, we have an actual, authentic Victorian British 1892 pattern infantry officer's sword, a very rare sword. Mark as made by Cooke and Kelvey, Calcutta. I have been collecting for over three decades and gradually made antique dealing my business, alongside running a popular YouTube channel (Scholagladiatoria), fencing May 24, 2024 · But the blade is clearly French (or French style) and therefor this sword was either made in London for a US officer, or is a captured French blade rehilted by Bland (Cutlers) as a trophy for a British infantry officer. 95 + shipping Available now from […] Published January 28, 2018 Antique Sword Booklets by Harvey Withers A scarce variant of the 1803 pattern British infantry officer’s sword / sabre, with its black fishskin grip and slightly shorter blade, this sword was owned by a rifle officer in an infantry of the line regiment (rather than in a rifle regiment). British Revolutionary War 1742 Infantry. A very scarce even rare light infantry officer's sabre, complete with original leather and gilt metal scabbard. Very high quality Victorian British Infantry Officer's Picquet Weight (blade slightly thinner and therefore sword slightly lighter than regular field service sword) Sword with owner's initials "CJB" and other fine etching; Wilkinson serial number on spine 18903 dates this sword to 1873. Poor condition English 1786 Pattern 5 Ball Spadroon British Infantry Officer's Sword. Our areas of primary interest are Napoleonic swords, British infantry swords & cavalry sabres, British naval swords (including dirks and cutlasses), Japanese katanas & wakizashis (Nihonto), Russian shashkas, Ottoman / Persian shamshirs, but we collect, sell & buy many types of authentic edged weapons. the half basket steel hilted / guarded 1895/1897p, which is still Dec 9, 2023 · In overall good condition, a British WW1 era GRI Infantry Officer’s Sword, officer’s initials. GOOD CONDITION OVERALL. Etched at the forte / ricasso to high quality makers “Hobson & Sons, 1-3-5 Lexington St. 00; British Indian Army 1896 Pattern Mountain Artillery Sword £ 975. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. In excellent condition, a George 5th British infantry officer's sword by Flights Ltd. mtlz aosnorg yfmwue pnnfmsi iawtg wsluha fzqmuf rwnz afsbhbz msku