Null A cavalry sword with sheath

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A cavalry sword with sheath

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A cavalry sword with sheath

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Estim. 300 - 500 EUR

A GOOD FRENCH WORLD WAR ONE MODEL 1896 CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD, dated 1914, with a single-edged 35 1/2in. steel blade in excellent condition with clear marks along the back for Châtellerault and dated for November 1914, five-barred pierced gilt hilt, ebonised wood grip with wire binding, together with its steel scabbard with suspension loop and gold sword knot, some shallow wear on the grip. This bladed product is not for sale to people under the age of 18. By bidding on this item you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over. Please be aware that we are unable to send edged weapons or bladed products by postal courier to a UK residential address (Offensive Weapons Act 2019)

Estim. 400 - 600 EUR

A PATTERN 1821 LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD BY WILKINSON NAMED TO HENRY DAVIS WILLOCK, 11th HUSSARS, dated 1875, with 34 1/4in. slightly curved single-edged blade fullered on each side, etched with the Queen's crown, Royal cypher and scroll-work to one side with 11th Hussars coat-of-arms and battle honours over, together with the dedication 'HENRY DAVIS / WILLOCK / A PRESENT / FROM / HIS BROTHER / ALEXr. / CHALMERS / McKEAN / 6th Dgs / (INNISKILLINGS) / 28th AUG. 1875', ricasso with 'HENRY / WILKINSON / PALL MALL / LONDON' and 'HW' plug over, back numbered '21012', hilt with three-barred guard, wire-bound fish-skin grip and original portapee, together with its steel scabbard with two suspension loops, grip worn, scabbard with 'salt & pepper' staining, missing throat screw and straightened fold causing the metal to crack approx. 12in. from the end. This bladed product is not for sale to people under the age of 18. By bidding on this item you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over. Please be aware that we are unable to send edged weapons or bladed products by postal courier to a UK residential address (Offensive Weapons Act 2019)

Estim. 200 - 400 EUR

First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry Civil War Officers Sword, Horstmann Description: The steel hilt with nickel plating, knuckle bow and two branches of this late 19th century Civil War style sword connect to a stepped pommel and shark skin covered grip with wire wrapping. The curved single edge blade with pipe back and false edge tip are complemented by elaborate eagle, leaf, Indian, arms, tent, F.T.P.C.C. in garland and other etchings. There is a blade base etching for W. H. Horstmann & Sons Philadelphia present. "Damascus Steel" star is present. The nickel plated steel scabbard has two suspension rings. Type: Sword Materials: Steel, nickel Markings & Inscriptions: Marked Date: LAte 19th century Maker: W. H. Horstmann & Sons Dimensions: 35.5" L (blade), 41" L (with scabbard). Provenance: From a Bucks County, Pennsylvania collection. Good condition, some oxidation to both scabbard and sword, approximately 30%

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