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Daggers
13-470 GA IMPERIAL GERMAN NAVY DAMASCUS DAGGER.
We are pleased to offer a very high-quality Navy Officer’s Damascus
blade dagger. A magnificent, open, gilt Hohenzollern Crown is atop the grip.
The grip itself is made of sumptuous ivory. I showed this dagger to an
advanced collector, and he was most impressed with the dagger’s handle. He
was particularly taken by the ivory grip’s toning and texture. The grip is
single-wrapped with gilt wire, which is tightly attached to the ivory. Upon
removal from the scabbard, the blade’s felt buffer is revealed as present,
but with a small nick missing from it. The blade sports the beautifully
classic maidenhair Damascus waves.
This particular dagger has another anomaly that is noticeable when it is
held against the scabbard. The scabbard presents about two and a half inches
of extra space at its tip. What this means is that at some point the tip of
the dagger was shortened. It is difficult to say if it was due to a repair,
since no visual evidence of such a repair is apparent. I will take extra
photos of the tip so that you may see and judge this for yourself. The
length of the dagger from the tip of the crown to the tip of the blade is 12
3/4." The scabbard is 15" long. This is a very high-caliber dagger at a most
reasonable price, especially considering it has a Damascus blade.
$3,995.00
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Swords
07-106 GA OFFICER’S LIONSHEAD SWORD - DRAGONER-REGIMENT
Nr 26 - WÜRTTEMBERG.
This is an
officer’s regimentally attributed Lionshead sword that is in fine condition.
The regiment that this sword represents is Dragoner-Regiment König
(2. Würrtembergisches) Nr 26 from the Kingdom of Württemberg. The
regiment was garrisoned in Stuttgart and raised in 1805. At the time WW I
began, it was assigned to the XIII. Armeekorps. Württemberg fielded
two Dragoner Regiments (and two regiments of Ulanen).
While Dragoner-Regiment König (2. Würrtembergisches) Nr 26 was the
second of the Dragoner Regiments, Dragoner-Regiment Königin Olga
(1. Württembergisches) Nr 25 was actually the junior regiment and was
not raised until 1813. Part of what made Dragoner-Regiment König (2. Würrtembergisches) Nr 26 so unique was the enameled star they carried on
their pickelhaube’s wappen. This was totally unlike Dragoner-Regiment Königin Olga (1. Württembergisches) Nr 25, which did not carry this star. The same emblem was carried on the cartridge box
of Dragoner-Regiment König (2. Würrtembergisches) Nr 26 while the
cartridge box of Dragoner-Regiment Königin Olga (1. Württembergisches) Nr
25 was unadorned. Another interesting feature of this emblem is that it
was the exact same device that was seen on Württemberg generals’
pickelhauben! Even the senior infantry regiment of Württemberg did
not carry this emblem. [This regiment was Grenadier-Regiment Königin Olga
(1. Würrtembergisches) Nr 119]. Dragoner-Regiment König (2. Würrtembergisches) Nr 26 was the ONLY Würrtemberg regiment to be
so honored. Now that we have given you some background on the regiment and its
importance, let us move on to the sword. The sword is a superior, Lionshead
variety. Although I am far from an expert on swords, something about the
Lionshead’s design appeals beyond all other Imperial German sword-types. The
eyes of this Lion are a brilliant red that simply glows. Its grip is
handsomely wrapped in sharkskin, which is wire wrapped, in turn. Both are in
top condition. On the cross guard’s side is one of this sword’s most
exciting details. It is the enameled device described above for Dragoner-Regiment König (2. Würrtembergisches) Nr 26. Wrapped about the
sword is a very handsome Württemberg officer’s portopee that is in
remarkable condition.
A painted, black scabbard in fine condition, sporting a single ring,
accompanies the sword. Attached to the scabbard ring is a belt, which was
then attached to the officer’s own belt or horse’s saddle. This belt
displays silver brocade tape on one side, while the reverse is leather. The
brocade shows toning indicative of honest age, and remains in top condition.
The blade is bright and engraved with a patriotic motif. Some very minor
flecking appears in a few spots on the blade’s surface. That said, it is in
excellent condition. In the scabbard, the sword measures 35." The scabbard
itself measures 29 ½." Finally, the sword on its own measures 34 ½." This is
a delightful and complete sword rig to one of the most elite Dragoner-Regiments in the German Army.
$2,695.00
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07-101
REGIMENT der GARDE du CORPS
OR KÜRAßIER-REGIMENT OFFICER’S STICHGDEGEN - PRUSSIA.
A Stichdegen was the dress or gala sword used by heavy cavalry units such as
the Regiment der Garde du Corps and Küraßier regiments. It is quite similar
in appearance to the Court Degen that was used by various functionaries.
This example was acquired from a very advanced collector who offered a wide
selection of Regiment der Garde du Corps/Küraßier equipment, including an ultra- rare
officer’s suprawest. That particular item is perhaps the scarcest of all
Regiment der Garde du Corps regalia for a collector to find. It makes an officer’s helmet for the
regiment easy and inexpensive-to-find by comparison as so few have survived! The
Stichdegen is a
small and ornate-looking sword. It was never intended for use in combat, and
was strictly a dress sword. The sword measures 39" from the top of the
pommel to the end of the scabbard. It measures 37 ½" from the top of the
pommel to end of the blade. This example is considerably larger in all
respects than most Küraßier Stichdegens,
both in overall size and in the size of the other components of the sword. The grip is well-wrapped in silver wire over
what I believe is sharkskin. Attached to the side of the pommel is a
silver-toned Johanniter Order. While the Johanniter Order was not a military
order, it was one strictly limited to the royalty and nobility. Kaiser
Wilhelm II, as the Regimental Chef of the Regiment der Garde du Corps and
the head of the Johanniter, was often seen wearing this same cross on his
tunic.
And if your name did not include a "von," you did not need to apply
for membership in this group! The sword has a leather scabbard with brass
attachments at the top and at the bottom. The top of the brass fitting has a
clip where the sword could be attached to the wearer’s sword hanger. The
scabbard’s leather shows some minor scuffing. The sword does not quite fit
smoothly into the scabbard. It has about a 1/4" gap. This is in part because
the fabric buffer is missing. As one removes the sword from the scabbard,
one sees that the blade is triple-engraved. It has a floral motif on both
sides and engraving on the back edge of the blade. No marking is present for
the manufacturer. This is a fine and difficult-to-find sword in very
pleasing condition, overall.
$2,895.00
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07-111
GA IDENTIFIED SWORD, BELT, AND PORTOPEE -
FOR A FUTURE
REGIMENTAL COMMANDER AND LATER GENERALMAJOR - CHEVAULEGERS-REGIMENT Nr 5 - BAVARIA.
This is a very high-quality sword that once belonged to the Regimental
Commander, Oberstleutnant Franz Ritter Edler von Schultes, of 5.
Chevaulegers-Regiment Großherzog Friedrich von Österreich. Included with
the sword is research information on the man, taken directly from the
Bavarian Rangeliste of 1914. Schultes commanded the regiment at the
outbreak of WW I. He was born in 1866, and became a leutnant in 1887. He was
promoted to the rank of oberleutnant in 1895. These dates are important to
remember. He worked his way through the officer’s ranks, and was appointed an
oberstleutnant in 1913. He apparently was appointed regimental commander
shortly after his promotion to oberstleutnant. I have not had the opportunity
to research what became of him after the beginning of WW I. It is entirely
possible that he may have achieved the rank of general during the Great War,
having been an oberstleutnant at its outbreak. Since
we published this description one of our readers has advised me that von
Schultes was promoted to Oberst on 11 October 1914. Further he was promoted to
Generalmajor and Kommandeur of the 1. Bayerische Kavallerie-Brigade on 6 July
1918 and held that post until the end of the war. We thank James W. from Texas
for this most helpful information Also included with the
regimental research information is research on some of the decorations that he
received. [Note that the "Ritter" designation meant he (or perhaps his
father or grandfather) was knighted by the Bavarian Government].
The sword is a Lionshead. Its grip is wrapped in leather and triple-wired. The
leather shows some wear. A few, small patches are missing, which we will show
in the accompanying photographs. The hand guard features the rampant Bavarian
Lion grasping Bavaria’s shield in his claws. Engraved on the guard’s side is
von Schultes’ name and rank (Leutnant), and the year, 1891. Attached to
the sword is an officer’s portopee, and the elaborate belt that attached onto
his tunic via hangers. The scabbard is a nickel-plated example, and in very
fine condition. It has double-rings, which is correct for this part of the
late 19th Century.
As we remove the sword from the scabbard, we see that it was manufactured by
WK&C. The blade is engraved on both sides with the Bavarian motto
"In Treue Fest." The blade is in sparkling condition, with a beautiful
finish. The felt buffer at the blade top, where it connects with the scabbard,
is also in place. It is one of the confirmations of a finely conditioned edged
weapon. It is a simply stunning sword for a man who went on to become a
regimental commander, and a Brigade commander holding the rank of Generalmajor during WW I.
$2,795.00
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07-103
KÜRAßIER LINE-OFFICER STICHDEGEN - PRUSSIA.
This is the Stichdegen for a küraßier line-officer. Not only that, it is a
World War I period example, as opposed to a pre World War I piece. This is
actually harder to find than a prewar Stichdegen. When you think about it,
most of the küraßier officers already had swords since they had been in
küraßier regiments before the outbreak of the war. This sword would have
been for an officer who might have been newly transferred to a küraßier
line-regiment, or perhaps needed to replace his prewar sword. This sword is
similar in general appearance to the Stichdegen above. It measures 37" from
the pommel to the tip of the scabbard. It measures 35" from the tip of the
pommel to the tip of the blade. With just a glance, one can see the
difference in quality between the two swords. Like the other sword, this is
silver wire-wrapped on the grip. I cannot tell if it is wrapped over
sharkskin or not, as was the custom with top-quality swords before the
beginning of WW I. It is physically a smaller sword than the other. The
handguard is also considerably smaller. At first look the scabbard appears
quite similar to the other Stichdegen; however, it is leather-wrapped over
steel as opposed to wood. It has two brass fittings at the top and the
bottom of the scabbard. The buffer is in place between the top of the blade
and the scabbard. This provides for a good tight fit. The blade is plain and
not engraved. It is, however, marked for the manufacturer. This is a
fine wartime production sword in very fine condition.
$1,250.00
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07-94 PRESENTATION
ARTILLERY LIONSHEAD SWORD. This is a
very high quality presentation sword. It was a gift from one
officer who served in 1. Posensches
Feld-Artilleree-Regiment Nr 20 to
another. {This was a Prussian regiment that was raised in
1872 right after the end of the 1870/1871 Franco-Prussian
War. The regiment was established at a time when the German
Army was building up. Approximately twelve artillery
regiments were formed in 1872}. This is a beautiful lionshead
sword that has excellent gilding on the pommel and the
lionshead. The sword has a superbly conditioned grip covered
in sharkskin and is triple wire-wrapped. I’ll return to
the lionshead at the end of the description, as it has an
interesting feature I would like to share with you. As we
pull the blade from the scabbard we can see it is slightly
curved. The overall length of the sword is 40." The
length of the blade is 34." The blade is beautifully
engraved. It has a black paneled design with gilt trim. The
one side shows the presentation of the sword to a "Günther,"
who served in this regiment during the late 19th
Century. He returned to service in the same regiment then
served until the end of the war. The other side of the blade
carries forward the same black/blue design in a military and
floral manner. The scabbard is a black design with two rings.
The scabbard’s ring area is decorative and gilt-colored
for contrast. The final detail (and what I find most
striking) is that the lion’s eyes are blue! Of course,
red and green eyes are commonly seen. I have even been told of some
white and yellow examples, but this is the first time that I
have seen blue. This
is a very striking sword and quite attractive. The blade of
the sword has been uncleaned for decades. While I am not
overly keen on cleaning swords, they are, in my opinion, one
of the few items that could be cleaned with an excellent
product called Simichrome.
It is a polish that first came to my attention in the 1960's
for polishing expensive automobile wheels without scratching
them. This is, of course, VERY important if cleaning is to be
done. $2,595.00
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07-116
NCO SWORD - GARDE-REITER-REGIMENT - SAXONY. This is a
sword for an NCO from Königl Sächs Garde-Reiter-Regiment (1. Schweres
Regiment) (GRR). The regiment was founded in 1680. It was
garrisoned in the capital of Saxony, Dresden and assigned to the XII.
Armeekorps. The sword was used by a Senior NCO or an officer in the GRR.
The sword measures 34 1/4" from the tip of the pommel to the tip of the blade. It
also measures 35 1/4" from end to end of the scabbard. The scabbard displays
excellent paint. It has a single ring. The grip is Bakelite®. The
guard, which features Saxony’s Coat-of-Arms, folds down. The exterior has all
silver fittings. As we remove the sword from the scabbard, we see that it is
hallmarked for WK & C. The blade, which is slightly curved, is double
engraved. One side displays Saxony’s Coat-of-Arms. The other side boasts the regiment’s royal cypher, which was seen on their regular service shoulder
boards. Their dress shoulder boards carried the Saxon Crown. The blade is
thin. It measures 1/2" wide. The edge of the sword is also engraved for a sword
firm in Leipzig. It is my guess that while WK & C produced the blade,
the firm in Leipzig did the engraving.
The blade is in very fine condition, overall. It has a portion of the buffer
that protects the blade from the scabbard’s mouth. It is a superb sword from a
very elite regiment.
$2,695.00
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13-404 NAVY OFFICER'S
SWORD WITH PORTOPEE, ATTRIBUTED TO AN OFFICER.
As a part of our special naval presentation this week we are
very pleased to offer a Navy Officer’s Sword. This is a
classic naval officer’s sword, measuring 34 1/4" in
length from the top of the lionshead to the edge of the drag.
This grip appears to be made of walrus tusk, rather than the
more commonly-found ivory. Its coloring and toning lead me to
that conclusion. I think that this is one of the most
striking and interesting aspects of the entire sword. The
grip is triple-wire wrapped. The lionshead also does not have
glass chips for eyes, just a plain brass finish. This in
itself is quite interesting. The sword’s fold-down
locking mechanism has the owner’s last name, Haushalter,
engraved on it. When I searched through the Naval
Rangeliste (a very useful but extremely
difficult-to-find reference book), I found the original owner
was Bruno Haushalter.
He was born on 30 August 1884.
Some of the ships he served aboard included: S-18,
G-94, and S-137.
He served as the Commander of a Flotilla,
and was an adjutant of a larger organization that I cannot
identify. He retired 21 November 1919
as a Kapitänleutnant.
Also attached to the area just below the mouth of the lion is
a portopee. It is
well-used but complete, and adds a touch of style to the
overall presentation. The blade, which measures 28," is
engraved. The engraving is somewhat faded from age. The
manufacturer’s hallmarking (W K
& C) is present on the blade. The
leather scabbard is in quite pleasing condition. It has the
traditional two leather sections with three brass trim and
adornment areas. Two scabbard rings are present. Overall,
this is a fine representation of a Navy Officer’s Sword.
$1,595.00
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07-84 WÜRTTEMBERG
INFANTRY OFFICERS SWORD. This is a
very fine example of a M-1889 Infantry Officer’s Sword
owned by an officer in Württemberg’s Army. The sword is
in simply stunning condition. The blade is some 31"
long. The hilt is brass and sports King Karl of
Württemberg’s crowned cypher. Karl sat on the throne of
Württemberg from 1865 until 1892. The hilt also has a
folding "clamshell" bearing the Kingdom of
Württemberg’s coat-of-arms . The grip is wrapped in
sharkskin and bound with triple gilt-toned wire. The blade is
of the plain nickeled variety, and is in excellent condition.
The blade is marked for manufacturer (Carl Eickhorn). The
scabbard is in excellent condition with a fine coat of black
paint. As good as the scabbard looks, it is entirely possible
that it has been professionally restored. It is flawless, as
is every other aspect of this sword. This is as fine an
officer sword as we have ever offered. $850.00 . .
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07-117
ENLISTED MAN’S SWORD - FELDARTELLERIE-REGIMENT Nr 2 - BAVARIA. The
Kingdom of Bavaria formed their first two artillery regiments in 1824. 2.
Feldartillerie-Regiment Horn was the second of the two. It was garrisoned
in Würzburg (a beautiful city in Northern Bavaria, in the heart of their wine
country) where it was assigned to the Bavarian II. Armeekorps. The
sword is for an enlisted man from the regiment. The sword measures 39 1/4" from the
top of the pommel to tip of the scabbard. The scabbard, which has one ring,
measures 34 1/4" in length. The scabbard is black, with 95% of its paint present.
Some dents appear on both sides of its exterior. The grip is made of
Bakelite®, which was very popular during the period for this type of
sword. The grip shows a fair amount of wear. The sword’s D-guard and backstrap
are silver-toned. They show a great deal of oxidation. The sword’s blade is
greatly curved, in the style of artillery swords. The blade is
manufacturer-hallmarked and double engraved. One side depicts an artillery
caisson and crew pulling a cannon. The other side of the sword shows the
regiment’s name, " 2. Kgl Bayr. Feldart. Reg. Horn." The felt buffer at
the scabbard’s mouth and blade top is no longer present. There is a small dent
in the blade. This is a decent
Bavarian artillery sword that is fairly-priced.
$325.00
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07-81 OFFICERS,
OFFICIALS, OR COURT DEGEN. The degen
is a completely different style of sword from the M-1889
sabers and P & D
guard varieties. The blade on a degen
is much thinner. These swords were intended for display,
ceremonial, and formal occasions. They were never really
intended for combat. At the very upper end of the degen
style was what was referred to as a "court" degen.
These were quite ornate, with lavishly engraved blades. This
sword would have been owned by a lower-level official working
for the government. It has brass fittings and a brass
D-Guard. The grip is tightly wire wrapped. There is a folding
clam shell on this degen,
which makes it more compact. The blade is double engraved,
and without hallmarking on the blade for manufacturer. The
scabbard is painted black. The paint is in excellent
condition. It has a single ring hanger, which would indicate
probable manufacture after 1906. Overall, this is a very
attractive sword in excellent condition. $425.00
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Miniatures & Kinder
Swords
07-42 MINIATURE
KAISERLICHE MARINE OFFICERS SWORD. A
very high quality example of the miniature Navy Officers
Sword. It features a Lionhead and has the fouled anchor and
crown of the Navy. Plain blade and the scabbard has about 50%
of its paint which replicates the leather of the full size
example. This would make a very nice desk item or perhaps
even a letter opener. $375.00
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07-52 KINDER OR CADET
NAVY OFFICERS SWORD. Kinder (child's
or children's) Swords or Kinder Sabels are a unique
sub-collecting area within Imperial German edged weapons.
Members of the nobility who had sons often dressed the
youngsters in a variety of uniforms which often were
duplicates of their own. Of course with the young boys being
much smaller than Papa everything was scaled down, including
the swords, and thus we have Kinder Swords. This
"downsizing" continued on to items such as
pickelhauben and even decorations. The latter evolved into
the Prinzengroße (prince-sized) decorations which during WW
I were favored by certain members of nobility in items such
as Iron Crosses and even flight badges. Having given a bit of
background on Kinder Swords, it is time to describe the item
being offered here. What we have is a very unique Kinder or
young Cadet Navy Officers Sword. It is faithful in most
details to its larger counterpart. It has glass eyes in the
lionshead and has double folding guards, one of which shows
the crowned fouled anchor. The grip appears to be a yellowed
enamel as opposed to ivory or walrus tusk and is gilt wire
wrapped. There is a chip high on the grip near the lionshead,
but it is not detractive to the overall sword. The scabbard
is the proper leather and metal. There is a small chain that
serves as the hanger from the two loops on the scabbard. The
blade is not engraved but that is not uncommon in the smaller
swords. It does bear hallmarking from WKC, which I find to be
most interesting. The blade shows a fair amount of dirt and
could stand a bit of cleaning. The length of the sword from
the top of the lion to the tip of the scabbard is about
33". This is the first time that I have seen an example
such as this -- it would make a fine companion to a
full-sized Navy Sword or Dagger. $895.00
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07-53 KINDER SWORD WHICH
IS DOUBLE ENGRAVED AND PERSONALIZED FOR A BRAUNSCHWEIG
FUßILIER REGIMENT. This is a more
classic example of a Kinder Sword as it is a good bit smaller
(and would have consequently belonged to a younger boy). It
measures about 27" in length and has a dulled point to
prevent injury to overly enthusiastic youngsters while
playing. It features a basket guard and comes from a young
noblemen from Braunschweig. The grip is sharkskin-wrapped,
which in turn is gilt wire wrapped. The scabbard is
nickel-plated and has two scabbard loops. The blade is quite
elaborate for a Kinder Sword and is double engraved and
personalized with the name Wilhelm Nafs. Perhaps some
research will allow the new owner to find out what became of
this young nobleman. A very nice sword that is as high
quality as I have seen in Kinder Swords. Very
attractive--would be nice contrast in a sword collection. $795.00
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07-100 MINIATURE OF THE
SWORD OF OTTO von BISMARCK. This is
a miniature of the sword carried by the "Iron
Chancellor," Otto von Bismarck. If you look closely, you
will see his family’s coat-of-arms. The blade is plain.
Overall, this sword, which measures 7 1/2" in length, is
in fine condition. This would make a super desk piece. Or as
the original owner may have done, you can open letters with
it. $150.00.
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07-62 MINIATURE LION'S
HEAD SWORD. Miniature swords were
very popular with the officers of Imperial Germany. They were
used as desk pieces and even as letter openers. This example
is a miniature of a lion’s head officer’s sword. I
t comes complete with a metal scabbard. It is 8 3/8"
long. The blade is fullered and not engraved. $175.00. . .
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07-110 PATRIOTIC MINIATURE BAYONET.
I rarely find miniature bayonets in
such fabulous condition and of such superior quality. The bayonet measures 9
1/4"
from the top of its dove-shaped handle to the tip of its scabbard. Abundant
bright work is present, as well as a black Bakelite grip. The
black-painted scabbard measures 6." The scabbard boasts a handsome, silver,
Hohenzollern Crown. Below that appears a green oak leaf-decorated 1914 Iron
Cross. When removed from the scabbard, the bayonet measures 8
3/4" in length. The
blade has a brilliant finish.
$295.00
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07-00 IOD 89 MINIATURE
SWORD. This is a miniature version
of the well known Infantry Officer Degan Model 1889 which was
the classic sword of the German Army. This example is some 5'
long and does not have a scabbard. Would make a handsome
display on your desk or use it as a letter opener.
$150.00
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07-23 MINIATURE SWORD.
Imperial German Naval, has the fouled anchor and a plain
blade. The scabbard is painted black and gilt. About 50% of
the black paint remains. Bargain priced. $265.00
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07-112 XKK ARTILLERY LIONSHEAD OFFICER’S SWORD. This is a consignment
item. It is an officer’s sword, dating from after 1907-1908. The sword is the
classic, ever-popular Lionshead sword prized by collectors. The sword is 37 ½"
long from the top of the lion’s head to the tip of the scabbard. It also
measures 31 3/4" long from the top of the lion’s head to the blade tip. The
sword handle is manufactured from Bakelite. It is triple-wire-wrapped.
The Lionshead sports two red glass eyes. Crossed cannons can be seen on either
side of the cross bar. The blade is plain and very attractive. It is
hallmarked for WK&C. The scabbard is painted black. The sword is in
fine condition.$795.00
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Portopees & Bayonets
07-92 OFFICER PORTOPEE -
BRAUNSCHWEIG. This is a portopee for
an officer from the Duchy of Braunschweig. While is has been
used, it is still in very fine condition. It would make the
finishing touch for an officer’s sword from Hussar
Regiment Nr 17 or Infantry-Regiment
Nr 92 from that duchy. $225.00. . .
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07-86 OFFICER PORTOPEE -
MECKLENBURG-SCHWERIN. This is a
first-rate example of a portopee for an officer from the
Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. This would be a fine
addition to a sword for a Grenadier, Infantry, Dragoon, or
Artillery officer. This is the first of these we have ever
offered. $325.00
. . .
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07-114 XJW BAVARIAN
OFFICER’S PORTOPEE. This is a consignment item. It is a Bavarian officer’s
sword portopee. This would have been used on a Bavarian officer’s sword. It is
in very good condition and ready to mount on YOUR sword.
$175.00
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Non Imperial German Edged Weapons
39-15
BOWIE KNIFE - CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA.
This is a very rare
Bowie Knife, which was manufactured in the Confederate States of America(CSA)
during the Civil War. This very knife was featured on page 127 of the book
"Confederate Arms."[A copy of the page will be included with the Bowie
Knife when it is sold]. The Bowie Knife has a wooden handle. The
handle measures 5." The blade measures 12 1/8," making the overall length of
the knife 17 1/8." A scabbard is not included. Items from the CSA
are always more prized than Union examples. This is
especially true for any kind of Confederate edged weapon. Confederate
officer’s swords are VERY expensive. (One of my favorite CSA swords is
for naval officers. All of those were made in England and routinely sell for
$20,000.00+). Confederate-made
examples such as this were crudely-constructed when compared to their Northern
counterparts. The South lacked both the resources and the manufacturers to
produce finer weapons. This piece that almost screams "history!" It has been
in my collection for many years.
$3,295.00
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