July 8th & 10th 2016 Premier Militaria Sale *Las Vegas* (63)
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/9/2016
Comprised of: Four reproduction sabers representing various countries and styles of sabers. 1) single edged medium 2/3 blade length fuller sword with ornately etched 32" blade marked "Firmin And Sons Limited" near base of blade. Has ornate gold hilt with counter guard, eagle head pommel, and metal wire wrapped fish skin styled white grip. Includes two ring matching scabbard. Comes with a wood plaque titled "General Tony McPeak, Chief Of Staff, USAF - Northrop/Embraer JPATS Flight - 21 August 1992" and features a photograph. This sword appears to be the same type as one presented to General McPeak by dignitaries from the Emirate of Qatar during the first Gulf War. 2) single edged ornately etched "United States Marines" 29-1/4" blade sword marked "China". Has ornate gold hilt with gold string wrapped black grip and matching black and gold scabbard. 3) single edged large 3/4 blade length fuller and 32" curved blade sword. Has ornate gold hilt with lion head pommel and back strap, metal wire wrapped white grip, and black leather covered scabbard with gold detail. 4) single edged ornately etched 31" blade sword marked "440 Stainless China" and "By Appointment To Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Sword Cutlers, Wilkinson Sword, Made In England" near base of blade. Has ornate cross bar gold hilt with white grips and includes two ring scabbard. All with clean blades, knuckle bows, grips and hilts. Three have nicely etched blades. Two with steel scabbards, one with leather and one with red felt scabbard. All excellent.
Condition: (Excellent).
Item Dimensions: Largest blade: 32" L.