November 7-8, 2018 Edged Weapons, Armor, & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/8/2018
Lot contains: (A) Acid etched spear point bowie with maker's stamped "AKXLN" only. Blade is etched "DEATH TO TRAITORS". Double edged, fine point with German nickel guard, two piece stag scales, brass pins, full tang, small escutcheon. Black leather sheath has German nickel throat and tip, and some light gold decoration. Some collectors refer to this as a bowie but length typically indicates hunting knife. CONDITION: Excellent handles. Fine blade with no chips or nicks. (B) Small Manson Sheffield push dagger spear point with two piece ivory/bone scales, full tang, German nickel guard. Stamped on left ricasso. Comes in a gold decorated small leather sheath with German nickel that and tip. (C) Etched blade "G. WOODHEAD SHEFFIELD WARRANTED" spear point dagger. Blade is etched "THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE". German nickel guard, decorated German nickel ferrule, one piece ivory/bone handle with German nickel decorated pommel. Small leather sheath with nickel throat and tip and gold border decoration. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Age stress crack on handle.
Blade Length
7", 4 - 3/8", 5 - 1/2"
Overall Length
11", 8 - 1/4", 10 - 1/4"