March 1-2, 2018 Firearms, Militaria & Sporting
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/1/2018
Comprising: A) British Pattern 1821 Artillery Officer's Sword. Slightly curved etched steel blade with etched British crest and indiscernible maker's marks on ricasso. Steel Pattern 1821 hilt with shagrin grip. Leather covered scabbard. Good condition, blade has some wear overall and light areas of spotting. Hilt retains a dark brown patina, grip very good. Scabbard with some wear and marks from use. B) WWII Imperial Japanese Infantry Officer's Sword. Made for artillery brigades, polished steel blade numbered 105096 on left side of ricasso. Steel hilt of typical form with checkered spine and checkered wood grip. Complete with steel scabbard. Blade very good with some minor dark spots and light scabbard marks. Hilt and scabbard retain a dark brown heavy patina. C) Ottoman Shamshir with Scabbard. Curved steel blade with single fuller on each side and indistinct maker's mark on right side. Brass guard and wood hilt of familiar form. Complete with leather wrapped wood scabbard with repousse brass mounts. Shows heavy use overall and dark patinas with scattered marks from use, grip wrapped with silver wire.
Item Dimensions: 39 - 1/2"
Blade Length
(A) 32-1/4", (B) 30-1/2", (C) 31"
Overall Length
(A) 38", (B) 36", (C) 37"