A very rare and highly collectable SS Officers early nickel sword in basically uncleaned condition. This is the classic, early, nickel SS Officers sword in untouched condition, though has been looked after in the sense of being in a hallway that was a constant environment. The sword has a nice patina and overall feel of quality complimented by an equally rare sword knot in beautiful condition. Grip has no damage other than the wear of time, SS runes are perfectly fixed and have never been tampered with, though has lost most of the background black definition behind the SS runes, which is not unusual ~ it is nice to see nobody has tried to reblack the background. Grip wire is unbroken and in fine condition. All fittings to the hilt, handguard etc are solid nickel as expected. There is the stamped small SS rune mark underneath the crossguard and on the top throat of the scabbard fitting. Scabbard is in excellent condition with only minor paint flakes/chips, again the norm with scabbards of this age, the upper and lower scabbard fittings are nickel plated steel as expected. Blade is basically unmarked bar a couple of little brownish patches (see photographs) but this does not detract whatsoever. Blade length is 31 inches and the scabbard is 32.5 inches and maker marked with the ‘Horster’ logo. An opportunity for the discerning collector to acquire a rare original and untouched SS Officers sword at an investment price. Original SS Officers swords are considerably rarer than 1936 chained daggers and represent the high point/centre piece of any collection.

A scarce early SS/Police Officers early nickel sword in uncleaned condition. This is the classic, early, nickel SS/Police Officers sword in untouched condition. The sword has a nice patina and overall feel of quality complimented by an equally scarce and correct sword knot in excellent condition. Grip has no damage other than the wear of time, eagle is correctly fixed and has not been tampered with, still retaining most of the background black definition behind the eagle, which is unusual as most have lost the colouring over time ~ it is nice to see nobody has tried to reblack the background. Grip wire is sadly missing though this does not detract. All fittings to the hilt, handguard etc are solid nickel as expected. Scabbard is in excellent condition with some minor paint flakes/chips, again the norm with scabbards of this age, the upper and lower scabbard fittings are nickel plated steel as expected. Blade is basically unmarked (see photographs). Blade length is 33.5 inches and the scabbard is 34 inches and maker marked with the ‘Alcoso’ logo. A nice early sword as used by both the Police and the SS.

A scarce early SS/Police Officers early nickel sword in uncleaned condition. This is the classic, early, nickel SS/Police Officers sword in untouched condition. The sword has a nice patina and overall feel of quality. Grip has no damage other than the wear of time, eagle is correctly fixed and has not been tampered with, still retaining some of the background black definition behind the eagle, which is a bonus as most have lost the colouring over time. Grip wire is sadly missing though this does not detract. The pommel top has the original owners initials 'HM' or 'WH' depending on which way it is viewed and there is the stamped small SS rune mark underneath the crossguard. All fittings to the hilt, handguard etc are solid nickel as expected. Scabbard is in excellent condition with minor paint flakes/chips, again the norm with scabbards of this age, the upper and lower scabbard fittings are nickel plated steel as expected. Blade is basically unmarked (see photographs). Blade length is 33.5 inches and the scabbard is 34 1/4 inches and maker marked with the ‘Eickhorn’ squirrel logo. A nice early sword as used by both the Police and the SS.

A DRK Red Cross mans saw-back hewer/dagger in absolutely excellent condition. The dagger itself is a fine example of a DRK hewer retaining all its nickel plate finish. The blade is clean, retaining its factory finish and stamped Ges Getschtz under the cross guard, there is no wear on the teeth of the saw-back, not even the usual wear on the first teeth where the blade catches the scabbard mouth on resheathing the blade. The scabbard retains almost all of its original paint finish on both the reverse and the front face, some minor loss of finish on the scabbard end cap. Hewer comes with its correct large black leather frog which is maker marked and dated “Franz & Rehme, Walsrode 1942” .

Early period RAD man's hewer, made by Eickhorn, has squirrel logo and RAD triangle. Good clear motto on main side of the blade, some minor marks to the blade though these do not detract at all. Good quality stag grips. All nickel fittings, hilt and scabbard. Scabbard lower fitting has had a crease either side from being trapped at some point, see photographs. This is an uncleaned/sleeper dagger. Scabbard paint is original with only very minor surface marks, basically almost 100% paint finish remaining. One of the nice, iconic 3rd Reich edge weapons, very heavy, a substantial and quality early piece and a very collectable choice dagger.

A Kriegsmarine letter opener by SMF in excellent condition, overall size approx. 25cm, wooden handle has a gold KM eagle, the blade is maker marked with the seated king logo over the manufacturer's initials 'SMF' and Solingen, blade has a slight bend to the tip where it may have been dropped or used to poke something in its past. A scarce personal item not often seen.

A now scarce pair of WW2 delux hanging straps for the 2nd pattern Luftwaffe dagger. A nice set of hanging straps in very good condition with minimal wear, oakleaf belt clips on fabric straps with velvet backings. A little worn in the hanging hook where the strap material has moved against the fitting in wear during their useable life, a couple of tiny marks on the felt otherwise a lovely presentable set of straps for a Luftwaffe dagger.

A now scarce pair of WW2 delux hanging straps for the Army dagger. A nice set of hanging straps in very good condition with minimal wear, oakleaf belt clips on fabric straps with velvet backings. A little worn in the hanging hook where the strap material has moved against the fitting in wear during their useable life, one has had a period repair with a leather tab being fitted to strengthen, a common style of repair on these early well used hanging straps, felt unmarked, couple signs of wear on the front face of the straps otherwise a fine presentable set of straps for an Army dagger.

WW2 German leather SA dagger hanger in very good condition, these are getting harder to find.

WW2 German Kriegsmarine strap buckle in very good condition, traces of silver finish for the administrative officers, these are getting harder to find.

WW2 German Luftwaffe dagger strap parts including an unused whole replacement strap section, parts for both standard and delux straps, a nice little find not often found.

An early SA dagger in excellent condition. Maker marked J.P. Sauer & Sohn, Suhl. A nice blade with minimal marks. The blade is a tight fit to the scabbard. The reverse of the lower cross guard has the area number code 'SA' for the Sachsen SA, the code is shown in the very rare capital 'A' variation, the grip is in excellent condition and tight to the crossguards with no signs of shrinkage, the grip eagle is in nice condition, likewise the SA insignia which is a little discoloured. The scabbard retains about 90% plus of its finish, has the early solid nickel hilt and scabbard fittings, all of which are in good condition, a couple of small marks and slight dings in the lower fitting, the ball has a flat from being dropped at some point in its life. A nice early SA dagger with the bonus of a rare Gau code variation.

An early SA dagger in very good condition retaining its leather hanger. Maker marked Hammesfahr Cie, Solingen, rarity level 7 in the Siegert reference. A clean blade though with marks where moisture had built up, may well polish back nicely. The reverse of the lower cross guard has the area letter 'S' for the Schlesien Group which included Breslau. The scabbard retains almost all of its finish, has the early solid nickel hilt and scabbard fittings, all of which are in good condition and no missing screws, the ball has the slightest ding and a small flat to the base. A nice early SA dagger to good maker and important rally and event area.

WW2 German Luftwaffe dagger in very good condition, nice grip, wire intact throughout, very little wear on any of the fittings, smallest amount of wear to the back of the cross guard that shows it was worn for a very limited period. Blade is in lovely condition with minimal surface marks, these may well clean back. The scabbard retains all of its finish, the lower section has been 'trapped' at some point in its life leaving a minor dent each side - see photographs - otherwise the scabbard is in excellent condition. A nice Luftwaffe dagger.

WW2 German K98 bayonet with matched issue numbers and maker details. Blade retains its blueing and is maker marked with '43 asw' for E & F Horster and Co., Solingen, manufactured in 1943, numbered '8806', nicely waffenampt marked at the pommel end, wooden grips are in excellent condition and clean. Scabbard marked with maker code and year '43 asw' plus numbered '8806' with an 'a' below, waffenampt code to scabbard ball, no damage, dents or dings to the scabbard. Overall an excellent example K98 bayonet which is now hard to find with matched issue numbers and maker's details.

WW2 German K98 bayonet dated 1938. Blade in very good condition without dings and damage to the blade edge, maker marked Rich. A. Herder, manufactured in 1938, small '38' stamped on the bayonet back, numbered '1653' with a 'd' below, grips in excellent condition, waffenampt marked at the pommel end. Scabbard marked with maker code and year '42 COL' plus numbered '5477' with waffenampt code to scabbard ball though difficult to read, some minor dings on the scabbard rear and one minor to the front, scabbard side screw missing, scabbard appears to have been repainted at some time though not in modern times. Overall a fine example K98 bayonet which seem to becoming less common.

A nice maker marked WW2 German dress bayonet with birds head pommel, rifle slot, chequered black grips and nickel plated up swept quillion on the crossguard, much of the polished finish has been lost over time. The 10 inch single edged, fullered and polished blade is in excellent condition, it has the makers mark of A. Evertz, Solingen. Metal scabbard retains 60% of its paint finish, complete with black leather frog. A fine example of a short model dress bayonet, a typical soldiers 'bring back' that has laid in a drawer for many years without being disturbed, priced to reflect the general appearance.

An early Imperial German Guards Artillery Officers sword by WKC (Weyersberg-Kirschbaum and Co.) in very good condition. A sought after Officers sword, WKC stamped maker mark which puts manufacture between 1883 and about 1900. All parts and fittings on the hilt, crossguard and scabbard are in very good condition with some loss of finish showing through in places. Grip wrapping showing minimal wear. Blade is in beautiful overall condition with minimal of marks, pitting or signs of wear. Pipe-backed with the spine being decorated in leaf design. Blade has the badge of the guards at the start of the blade design followed by the field artillery scene of the horse drawn gun and limber concluded by two horses, the reverse has the mounted officer and the regimental identity '3 Garde Feld Artillerie Regiment' and concluded by crossed cannons. Blade length is just short of 33 inches. Scabbard is in good sound condition, no dents or dings though has the usual loss of black finish. Scabbard length is 34 inches. A fine sought after guards sword.

WW2 German Luftwaffe Officers sword, aluminium type. Blade is clean and bright, is maker marked 'F&A Helbig, Gacfcen, Steinbach (KnM)' along with the Luftwaffe acceptance mark. Aluminium fittings uncleaned as aquired, a sleeper since it was brought home. Gilt to the crossguard swastika is bright and unfaded, the pommel swastika is toned. Leather to the grip is slightly scuffed. Scabbard leather is very good with the usual scuffs on the surface along its length - see photos - a couple of scratches and small scuffs to the rear scabbard leather. A very collectable and now scarce sword. Blade length on this example is 28 1/3 inches (72cm)

WW2 German Luftwaffe Officers sword, aluminium type. Blade is clean and bright, is maker marked with manufacturer's logo and 'SMF' under the seated king with sword. Aluminium fittings uncleaned as aquired, a sleeper since it was brought home. Gilt finish to the pommel swastika is faded on both sides, likewise on the crossguard. Leather to the grip is slightly scuffed, but 100%. Scabbard leather is very good both sides with only minor scratches and scuffs - see photos - these do not detract at all. A very collectable and now scarce sword. Blade length on this example is approx 26 1/4 inches (66.5cm)

Kreigsmarine dagger by F.W.Holler, lovely Kriegsmarine dagger complete with its knot, brass scabbard and fittings, clean and cared for. Holler daggers also have the unique 'springy wire' grip wrap. Cream celluloid grip is undamaged. Blade is in good condition with some marks, nice etch of sailing ship and fouled ancher. Scabbard is undamaged and in excellent condition. A good, honest dagger.

Kreigsmarine dagger by E.u.F.Horster, lovely Kriegsmarine dagger, brass scabbard and fittings. Cream celluloid grip has no chips though has two hairline cracks, does not detract at all. Blade is in excellent condition with a nice clear etch, fouled anchor design, some marks to the blade, see images. Scabbard is undamaged and in excellent condition. A good, honest Kreigsmarine dagger.

Kreigsmarine dagger by WKC, lovely Kriegsmarine dagger, brass scabbard and fittings. Cream celluloid grip has no chips or cracks. Blade is in excellent clean condition, an unetched plain blade which are not often seen, some marks to the blade upper near the WKC logo, see images. Scabbard has a couple of scratches and minor depressions rather than dents, overall fine condition. A nice Kreigsmarine dagger with a clean plain blade.

Kreigsmarine dagger by Eickhorn, lovely Kriegsmarine dagger complete with its knot, brass scabbard and fittings. Cream celluloid grip has no chips or cracks. Blade is in excellent clean condition, fouled anchor etched blade. Scabbard has a minor dent just below the first hanging ring, otherwise in fine condition. A nice Kreigsmarine dagger with a clean blade and knot.

An Imperial German 1884/98 model bayonet with steel scabbard. Maker marked 'Odeon' plus stamped on the blade back with the crown and number but difficult to read. Original wooden grips, nice blade though a number of water marks which may polish out when cleaned. Steel scabbard with surface wear and the usual marks for a bayonet over aa 100 years old, overall a fine bayonet that will come up lovely once cleaned.

An early pre-war to WW2 German short model dress bayonet with nickel plated birds head pommel, chequered black grips and nickel plated up swept quillion on the crossguard. The 7.5 inch single edged, fullered and polished blade maker marked with the early knights head logo of WKC (Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie), Solingen. Metal scabbard in excellent condition with undamaged ball, complete with numbered brown leather frog. A fine example of an early short model dress bayonet.

A scarce and sought after German S84/98nA sawback bayonet, in good condition, blade clean and sharp as are the teeth of the sawback, wood in good condition though a small chip from the area of the oil hole, maker marked 'Gebr Heller, Marienthal' , sadly without the rarer leather scabbard. A scarce bayonet that will clean up well and hopefully one day be reunited with a leather scabbard. Price reflects lack of scabbard.

WW1 German fighting or trench knife, the left side of the ricasso is marked with a logo and the right side is maker marked Gottlieb Hammesfahr, Solingen. The blade is unsharpened and has a nice spear point tip, blade length is 5 1/2 inches, grip length of 5 inches and overall length approximately 10 1/2 inches. The walnut wooden handle grips are in excellent condition. The cross-guard has space around the blade, which appears to be brass soldered in place, it’s quite possible that the blade has been made from a cut down bayonet, especially being a Hammesfahr blade. An exceptionally nice fighting knife that is both purposeful and pleasing to hold. Sadly no scabbard present with this fighting knife.

WW1 WW2 German boot knife in the style of the standard Mauser bayonet, in excellent though used condition, pommel has the eagle head shape, handle has the standard checker pattern grips though manufactured to a finer 'knobble', cross guard has the 'muzzle ring' chop as per the converted WW1 bayonets to fit to the rifle muzzle, 14cm fullered blade that has been sharpened in its life, scabbard in fine condition without dents or creases, a nice patina overall. A nice original boot knife.

A scarce and sought after Luftwaffe issued boot/fighting knife - 'Kampfmesser der Wehrmacht Luftwaffe' - plain brown wood grips with 3 rivets through each side, grips have been initialled at some point, most likely contemporary, straight cross guard. Blade is in excellent condition with no re-sharpening or adverse use, and marked with the Luftwaffe acceptance 'stick bird' stamp of an 'eagle 5'. Scabbard retains its full black paint finish with the spring boot clips undamaged and strong. An extremely nice boot knife, never been messed about with and a nice original example, a local bring back. A very sought after knife with collectors.

An excellent example of a scarce WW1 German Ersatz Model 1916 bayonet with solid steel hilt, crossguard is numbered '808' and has an opened muzzle ring, rarer fullered blade. Steel scabbard in very good condition.

An excellent example of a scarce WW1 German Ersatz Model 1916 bayonet with solid steel hilt, has an opened muzzle ring, rarer fullered blade. Steel scabbard in very good condition retaining much of its original paintwork. Strangely, these Ersatz bayonets are becoming harder to find.

WW1 Canadian Ross Mark II bayonet for the Ross Rifle, complete with scabbard and leather frog (page 45 of The Bayonet Book by Peter White). The bayonet measures 14 1/2 inches overall and has an officially modified 10 inch blade. The wood grips are undamaged though with the usual scratches and marks. The left side of the pommel has a War Department arrow inspection mark and date stamp '12/15' (Dec 1915) plus with other inspection marks. The right side has manufacturer's details ' Ross Rifle Co. Quebec, Patented 1907'. The leather scabbard and integral leather frog has a large single belt loop and is in excellent condition and dated '1916 MK II'. Bayonet itself would benefit was a little cleaning.

Spanish M1913 "long" Mauser Bayonet in very good condition, sadly without its leather scabbard. This bayonet fits both the Spanish Mauser Rifle (Fusil) Model of 1893 and the Spanish Mauser Short Rifle (Mosqueton) Model 1916. The hilt has steel bird's head pommel with smooth wooden grips and a steel crossguard with muzzle-ring. The blade is single-edged, single-fullered with manufacturer's stamp on one side of the ricasso - Artilleria CA-Nacionale Toledo and has the crossed cannons and crown mark plus serial numbered on the opposite side 70375. These bayonets were also used by Mexico and possibly Portugal. Nice bayonet that does not appear often on the market.

An extremely rare to find WW1 German trench fighting knife in excellent condition, knife is made from a shrapnel shard, approx. 22.5 cm long, almost 9 inches, the handle is a carefully selected sharpnel piece that fits nicely into the hand, or down a boot side, the shrapnel piece has been fettled to show an iron cross into a blade, the blade is approx. 8cm long, just over 3 inches. A very scarce individually made personal fighting knife.

A very scarce WW2 British RAF Aircrew Release Knife in excellent condition, used by aircrew to cut themselves free from harness straps and parachute lines etc. made by Rogers, Sheffield and Air Ministry marked along with the codes 993395/39/C1C above an asterisk and cross over Rodgers, Sheffield, England, the leather scabbard is similarly marked 626843/37/C1C, knife featured in the Ron Flook book 'British and Commonwealth Military Knives. These knives were commonly carried by both paratroopers and the Glider Regiment soldiers. A very scarce and sought after wartime knife.

A British 1831 pattern General and Staff Officer's Mameluke sword with correct brass scabbard in excellent condition. Sword has ivory slab grip with gilt brass rosette insets, cross guard has the crossed sword and baton inset in the hilt cartouche. The blade is 32 ½ inches long, finely etched with victory laurels, crossed sword and baton, royal "VR" cypher and crown. Blade is in excellent condition throughout, complete with original and correct brass scabbard, plated steel was introduced in 1898. Sword length is 39 inches overall. A very good example of a Mameluke sword with the scarce brass scabbard.

English General Officers 1831 Mameluke sword. Sword hilt with brass quillons and ivory grip with double langets, curved single edged blade until 11inches from the point. Blade is 31 iches long, well polished though the etched design is still visable, appears to be the Victorian crown and on the reverse side the sword and baton between laurel leaves, the blade has had a hard life showing stains and pitting. Scabbard likewise showing its age and journey through time ~ see pics ~ that said, still a nice example of a mameluke sword.

British 1885 pattern cavalry trooper's sword and scabbard in good condition. Steel bowl guard pierced with a maltese cross, lapped down sides, leather faced grip fixed with 5 studs with the backpiece marked 'A' and 'B'. Blade is in very good condition, 34.5 inches curved single edged with central fuller, marked 2/86, BR under crown (Birmingham Repair Mark) and above 88 plus other viewing and inspection marks, reverse side shows transfer marks to the Yeomanry. Scabbard is an 1882 wood lined pattern with 2 rings near chape, scabbard has worn on the seam to the base metal, has that rich patina of being around a long while and has a number of dings and dents. A good example with plenty of character, of this limited issue sword.

A 1st pattern S98/05 Butcher bayonet and scabbard. Does not appear to be maker marked or possibly worn away. The first pattern butcher bayonet has the high ears on the crossguard, no flash guards and was made from 1906 until 1915 and came with a metal scabbard. This example is dated 1914. Wooden grips are undamaged and in good smooth condition. Blade is in very good condition, some minor marks very much typical of a bayonet of this age. The scabbard is in nice condition however there is a pierced hole just above the ball, looks like the scabbard was stabbed by a bayonet tip at some time, actually a practice carried out by frontline soldiers to stop the scabbards filling with water. A fine 1st pattern 'Butcher' in good condition.

A 1st pattern S98/05 Butcher bayonet, with scarce leather frog. Maker marked 'Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie, Solingen'. The first pattern butcher bayonet has the high ears on the crossguard, no flash guards and was made from 1906 until 1915 and came with a metal scabbard. This example is dated 1915. Wooden grips are undamaged and in good smooth condition with a lovely age toning of the grips. Blade is in excellent clean condition, some very minor marks very much typical of a bayonet of this age. A typical 1st pattern 'Butcher' in good condition complimented by a scare leather bayonet frog.

A 2nd pattern S98/05 Butcher bayonet and scabbard. Maker marked 'Deutsche Maschinenfabrik, A-G. Duisburg'. The second pattern butcher bayonet has the ears filed down on the crossguard, was made from 1915 until 1918 and came with a metal scabbard. This excellent example is dated 1915 and has the flash guard. Wooden grips are in fine undamaged condition, the cross guard is numbered '103' and is a match to the scabbard number, release press-stud is solid though can be freed with some attention. Some minor paint chips/scratches to the scabbard, ball undamaged, scabbard numbered '103'. Blade lovely with some minor marks. This is an excellent 2nd pattern 'Butcher' with the bonus of a matching scabard and bayonet numbers, plus this maker only made 2nd pattern butcher bayonets.

An extremely scarce 2nd pattern S98/05 Butcher bayonet and scabbard. Maker marked 'Pack, Ohliger & Co, Solingen' (R2+ 'very rare' on the rarity scale).The second pattern butcher bayonet has the ears filed down on the crossguard, was made from 1915 until 1918 and came with a metal scabbard. This example is dated 1916 and with the flash guard. This is a beautiful specimen that would be difficult to beat. Some minor bumps to the scabbard rear, ball undamaged. Blade lovely with some minor marks. This is simply an outstanding 2nd pattern 'Butcher' with the bonus of a desired maker that only made the 2nd pattern bayonet.

A scarce 2nd pattern S98/05 Butcher bayonet and scabbard. Maker marked 'Simson & Co. Suhl' (R2 'rare' on the rarity scale).The second pattern butcher bayonet has the ears filed down on the crossguard, was made from 1915 until 1918 and came with a metal scabbard. This example is dated 1916 and with the flash guard. This is a beautiful specimen that would be difficult to beat. No bumps to the scabbard, ball undamaged, scabbard throat has inspection marks. Blade lovely with some minor marks, has been looked after all its life. This is scarce 2nd pattern 'Butcher' with the bonus of a rarer maker.

A 2nd pattern S98/05 Butcher bayonet retaining its sawback, sadly without scabbard. Maker marked 'Waffenfabrik Mauser A.G. Oberndorf a.N.'. The second pattern butcher bayonet has the ears filed down on the crossguard. This example is dated 1917. Wooden grips are in good smooth condition. Blade is in good condition, some minor marks very much typical of a bayonet of this age. A fine 2nd pattern sawback 'Butcher' in good condition.

WW1 German S98/05 'Butcher' bayonet leather frog in excellent condition, all stitching in sound condition, has two additional cuts for ancillory attachments, regimentally marked '?/Fla.R.33', a good bayonet frog, these are becoming extremely difficult to come by these days.

Enfield Lee Metford 1888 Mark 1, Type 2 Bayonet, issued to British and allied forces during the Boer War and WW1. The pommel is well stamped indicating issue and re-issue in its service life, marked 'NR' and ‘49’ with ‘1408’ underneath that, below this is the cancelled mark ‘2WRLD’ and ‘794’ along with other numbered markings. Blade is in excellent condition, double edged with medial ridge running from the ricasso to the blade tip, ricasso of the blade is marked ‘8 91’ below the V.R. and Crown identifying the bayonet as being manufactured in August 1891. The reverse of the ricasso is stamped with inspection marks and 'WD' and War Department broad arrow. Bayonet comes complete with its black leather scabbard which is marked ‘85’ and ‘30’ on the throat, tear drop frog stud and its leather frog which is also marked 'King's RFOI' and 'I 46' with a frog number of '22'. Scabbard and frog are in excellent condition, a very nice presentable bayonet complete with its frog.

Enfield Lee Metford 1888 Mark 1, Type 2 Bayonet made by Wilkinson, London, issued to British and allied forces during the Boer War and WW1. The pommel is stamped '3.EX' and ‘143’ underneath that. Blade is in excellent condition, double edged with medial ridge running from the ricasso to the blade tip, ricasso of the blade is marked ‘8 91’ below the V.R. and Crown identifying the bayonet as being manufactured in August 1891, there are considerable other markings too indicating its long life of issue, inspection and re-issue. The reverse of the ricasso is stamped with inspection marks and 'WD' and War Department broad arrow. Bayonet comes complete with its black leather scabbard which is marked ‘3019’ on the throat, tear drop frog stud, which is also marked under the retaining clip with the crown and date along with the broad arrow and crown on the rear leather. The scabbard is in excellent condition, a very nice presentable bayonet.

Two WW2 Japanese swords, one an NCO's true copper hilted type 95 katana, only the early original army swords had copper hilts, later, the majority of the 1935 pattern had aluminum hilts with copper coloured paint. These early NCO swords are scarce and much harder to find than the common painted aluminum hilts. Sadly no scabbard, as it was brought back. NCO sword now sold, Officer's sword priced unresearched.

WW2 Japanese Officer's Katana in field service mounts with leather covered scabbard. The blade is in excellent condition with the absolute minimum of marks to the blade surface, there is a signature to tang, which as yet is unresearched. The furniture including the ray skin grip and tsuba is of the usual WW2 service pattern. The grip leather is in good condition, no damage or cuts/frays, is fully laced to the top providing a snug fit into the hand, blade length to the tsuba is 27 inches. There are 3 leather 'spacers' on the blade side of the tsuba, these I doubt are war time but have been added within the swords 'peace time' life to maintain a tightness of the assembly, easily replaced with an additional wartime washer for correctness. The scabbard is leather covered in the jungle field style and has seen some considerable service having been re-booted at least twice - it is nice to see such field care as it shows the sword was most likely carried throughout the war to be either captured or surrendered in the last days - the top suspension mount is also another nice practical field repair with a copper ring and plate, very nice armourers work, it is clear that this sword has been much respected by its former wearer, as was the Japanese way. The scabbard leather has shrunk over time from the mouth of the scabbard to reveal the scabbard wood though this does not detract at all. This sword is a good example of a battlefield carried katana. Overall length in scabbard is approx 40 inches.

WW2 German Officers dress sword / sabre. Sword hilt in brass with nicely wired grip and the German Reichs eagle, traces of gilt remain, curved single edged blade. Blade is 92 cm long with the overall sword length being 104 cm, does not appear to be maker marked, the blade is in good condition despite not having a scabbard ~ see pics ~ that said, still a nice example of a 3rd Reich Army Officers sabre sword, would clean well and worth finding a scabbard for.

WW2 British Commando dagger, private purchase type favoured by the Canadian and US Forces, nice layered handle, unmarked blade in very good condition, blade length approx 153mm, overall length approx 27cms. Sadly no scabbard.

WW2 British Commando dagger, 2nd Pattern, very good condition for a dagger that has certainly been around, crossguard has pitting, usual marks on blade, blade length approx 156mm, overall length approx 28cms. Sadly no scabbard. A nice example of a 2nd pattern that has seen service.

WW2 German dagger parts in good to excellent overall condition. Replacement parts are becoming harder to find so its handy to have spares, I might have a few other bits yet as I clear through boxes, if you need anything simply ask, I cannot promise to have it but you never know. Equally, I'm looking for some bayonet parts and old broken bayonets if anybody has some odd bits, particularly wanting a few old French model 1874 bayonets, any condition, plus would like any German daggers.

WW2 German dagger scabbard screws, I have a small number of scabbard screws for the SA/SS scabbards, they fit other scabbards too, both long and short lengths for the upper and lower fittings. All in excellent condition though recovered from damaged scabbards. Priced each.

WW2 German Dagger Parts - SA SS pair of crossguards in very good condition, not area marked

WW2 German Kriegsmarine dagger grip wire, a length of gilt wire for the grip of the Kriegsmarine dagger in excellent condition, not often found, a good opportunity for somebody restoring a dagger.

WW2 German SA or SS eagle insignia in unissued unused condition, used on the hilts of the SA and SS daggers, a very scarce item that is almost impossible to fine these days and one of the most commonly defaced items. Nicely RZM marked M1/8.

WW2 German Luftwaffe 1st pattern dagger pommel in excellent condition, a very hard to obtain dagger part, the most common defaced denazified part on the first pattern daggers

French Model 1874 bayonet for the Gras 11mm bolt action rifle in excellent condition, brass pommel, wooden grips and down swept quillon. Blade length 521 mm, blade back engraved L.Devy Paris 1878. Quillion stamped and numbered. Scabbard is in excellent un-dented condition, also numbered and initial stamped though the number does not match the scabbard. Excellent condition and a fine example overall.

British No 4 MkII spike bayonets and scabbards, all appropriately marked, completed with scabbards, excellent condition overall, priced each

WW1 American P1917 bayonet, a clean example dated 1917, it has blued steel mounts and wood grips with the double groove, it has a 17 inch blade, nicely ordnance marked with flaming grenade and eagles head and is complete with its steel mounted black leather scabbard , average to plus condition, except for a weak scabbard tip which is wrapped in tape, not sure if it is actually broken as I have not removed the tape, scabbard fitted with a British made leather frog, top pommel strap broken. An excellent bayonet with the price reflecting the scabbard weakness.

Scarce original British No 4 Mk1 cruciform spike bayonet and correct scabbard, in excellent condition. Bayonet is stamped 'No 4 MK1' along with 'SM' for the Singer Manufacturing Company, and numbered '31 US2', the 8 inch cruciform blade is undamaged though leans a little off centre with the blade flute correctly etched, locking catch fully functional and dated '41'. Scabbard is in excellent undamaged condition, the throat is stamped 'No4 MK1' and dated 1940 along with another code or number which I cannot make out plus the broad arrow. A fine example of a now difficult to find bayonet.

WW2 German SA Dagger Blade RZM Marked M7/85, in excellent condition overall, some staining and minor scratches from being drawn and returned into the scabbard, a nice quality RZM blade, the underside of the tang however does not appear to show signs of hand dressing - see images - therefore I cannot 100% guarantee its wholly pre-45 manufacture, the price reflects this, that aside its a lovely blade.

British 1907 pattern bayonet. Blade is clean, marked at the ricasso with Crown 'GR' (George Rex), 1907 (pattern) and dated '1 19' (January 1919) plus the partial maker name 'anders' most likely 'Sanderson'. The reverse is stamped with inspection marks. The wooden grips have usual age wear and are stamped with the crown and possibly numbers, difficult to read. Bayonet is complete with its original leather scabbard. A nice example of a 1907 bayonet and scabbard.

An excellent original WW1 1918 dated British 1907 pattern bayonet by Wilkinson complete with the correct bayonet frog. Blade is clean, marked at the ricasso with Crown 'GR' (George Rex), 1907 (pattern) and dated '2 18' (February 1918) though this is difficult to read, the month might actually be a '7' for July. The reverse is stamped with inspection marks. The wooden grips have usual age wear, the pommel is stamped '3402'. Bayonet is complete with its original leather scabbard which is stamped 'HGR 17' and the broad arrow inspection mark. This is a good example of a WW1 bayonet with its correct bayonet frog.

An excellent original WW1 1916 dated British 1907 pattern bayonet by EFD (Enfield). Blade is clean, marked at the ricasso with Crown 'GR' (George Rex), 1907 (pattern) and dated '1 16' (January 1916). The reverse is stamped with inspection marks. The wooden grips have usual age wear, the pommel is not stamped. Bayonet is complete with its original leather scabbard. This is a good example of a WW1 1907 pattern bayonet.

WW2 German Police eagle insignia in unissued unused condition, used on the hilts of Police swords and side arms, approx size 18mm height x20mm wingspan, a very scarce item that is almost impossible to fine these days

WW2 Kriegsmarine dagger pommel 1957 replacement part for the wartime dagger, there is some debate as to whether or not these were actually worn, that said, they were available to buy through various outlets including the suppliers of 57 awards and badges. Generally daggers were not worn post WW2, only 57 pattern KM daggers were made post war, its feasible that some Bundesmarine officers with wartime service purchased them though none of the German reference books show photographs of postwar naval officers wearing daggers. This came in from the estate of a KM officer along with his war time dagger so I am happy that they were aquired by ex-KM officers. Like most officer items a private purchase piece and an interesting item to add to the KM collection for completeness.

A nice original Dutch East India Company machete in excellent condition complete with leather scabbard and its frog. Made and used by the Dutch East India Company around the late 1880s into the early 1900's, captured in large quantities by the Japanese Forces in WW2 and re-issued to their troops. Approximately 24 inches long with an 17 inch single edged, fullered curving blade, a dark wood handle held by 3 brass rivets and a large screw on the end. Original brown leather scabbard in excellent condition, all stitching intact, complete with brass ball-pointed chape and a brass clip around the mouth. Complete with its original leather frog, there are some ink marks on the frog but difficult to read fully. A fine scarce item for both colonial and WW2 Japanese interest.

A fine example of a scarce old Arabic long Jambiya dagger from Iraq, possibly late 18th or early 19th century, found in the desert. The deeply curving blade is almost 16 inches long. The hilt is wooden with silver or white metal fittings of intricate design. The scabbard is mounted on what appears to be a copper horn shape with decorative chased silver locket and chape set with a red ruby like stone separated by a leather band belt. Total length approx 20 inches. Very good condition for its age, though minor dents and wear on all the silver parts.

American M1917 bayonet and leather scabbard in very good unissued condition, identical to the British P1913 bayonet but for use on the American issue .303 calibre rifle. Hand grips are wood with two grooves, secured by two screw bolts, straight cross guard with muzzle ring, pommel has a push button release and clearing hole. Blade is 17 inch fullered, crisp condition, unmarked and basically unused, ricasso is marked with the American ordnance mark 'Flaming Grenade' over 'U.S.' and ‘1917’ over a circle with 'W' inside, Winchester Manufacture. Scabbard is in excellent condition, olive drab green leather with extension bar fitted to the throat of the scabbard with American style wire belt hook, tip fitting has sadly had exposure to damp and has pitted on the tip though this does not detract overall. A nice example of this bayonet.

A now almost impossible to find collectors functional WW1 and WW2 German trench knife. This knife is a faithful and authentic limited edition re-manufacture of a WW1 and WW2 German army trench or boot knife, made for militaria collectors and descerning re-enactors by the noted martial arts weapon company Paul Chen Hanwei Forge, the knife features a walnut grip, high-carbon spearpoint blade and a black-enamelled steel sheath with a blade retention spring and a belt clip. Authentically detailed and fully functional, overall length approximately 10 1/2 inches with a blade length of 6 inches, handle length 4 1/2 inches. A truely collectable knife in its own right, simply excellent all round.

An impressive Victorian era bowie knife in extremely nice condition, heavy and purposeful, it has a 10 and a quarter inch long deep swept bowie blade which is 1 and a half inches broad at the bowie sweep, there are no maker details. It has a steel crossguard and beautifully toned stag horn slab grips. The bowie knife measures 15 inches overall. No scabbard/sheath. A bowie of this size tends to have military or explorer significance, a substantial bowie. Price reflects lack of scabbard/sheath.

An impressive WW2 or earlier era bowie fighting knife in extremely nice condition, heavy and purposeful, it has a 7 inch long deep swept bowie blade which is 1 and a half inches broad, there are no maker details, some residue of dried protective grease on the blade, once cleaned off this is a lovely original blade. It has a brass crossguard and pommel end, leather wrapped grip in the American fighting knife style of WW1 and WW2. The bowie knife measures 11 and half inches overall. Leather studded scabbard/sheath. A very fine fighting knife.

Original German WW1 deer's foot trench dagger in excellent condition. Deer's foot handle with white metal ferrule and steel wave crossguard still retaining the original felt washer, a beautifully clean 5 3/4 inch blade, one side sharpened, the other ridged, overall length approx 11 inches. The blade is not maker marked. The dagger is complete with original metal scabbard and brown leather hanger, stud has a circle of half 'sun-ray' type design. A fine example of a deer's foot dagger, local serviceman bring back.

A pair of 1930s to WW2 era, I don't think any earlier, matched bowie fighting knifes in very nice condition, longer bowie has a 6 3/4 inch long swept bowie blade which is 1 and a quarter plus inches broad, there are no maker details, shorter bowie has a 3 1/2 inch swept bowie blade which is 3/4 inch broad blade. Each blade has a matched one piece wooden crossguard, grip and pommel, very much in the style of a gladiator fighting knife of ancient times. A not often seen double scabbard/sheath, made in leather. An interesting pair of fighting knives.

An excellent original Victorian period dagger made by Whites of London, in the style of a 16th century dagger, similar to those used by prostitutes for self protection. The dagger measures 14 ¼ inches overall, one piece bone or ivory grip, copper decorated ferrule, bronze cross guards with swept down quillons and ball top pommel. Has a 10 inch long double edged blade which tapers to a rounded point which originally would have been to the point, maker marked ‘Whites London’. Scabbard is sadly missing. A really interesting dagger, Victorian period edged weapons were often made in the form of medieval or renaissance period weapons. Something different that does not often come up, worthy of more research.

Victorian English Bowie hunting knife and scabbard by Rodgers and Sons, Sheffield, in excellent condition, approx. 9 1/2 inches long. Knife has stag horn grips, rear grip has a silver oval disc which has not been engraved, cross guard has, it appears, been cut to reduce the cross guard size – very common during WW1 when many such bowies were converted as boot and trench knives - bowie shaped 5 inch single edged blade, maker marked at the ricasso, " J. Rodgers & Sons, No.6 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, England" along with a 'GR' and crown. The reverse is stamped with teutonic type cross a stylised star. The area between the blade and cross guard has had a possible repair or strengthening, again common with knives that went to war. Complete with its original brown leather scabbard, integral belt loop and German silver mounts, with all leather and stitching intact. A fine and attractive bowie with some history.

A scarce Wilkinson Sword British Forces aircrew and special forces issue D type survival and fighting knife complete with brown leather scabbard, in excellent condition. This is a lovely quality fighting knife as you would expect coming from Wilkinson Sword, nicely marked with issue number and Wilkinson logo. These fighting knives are purposefully heavy and seriously robust. A scarce and sought after knife.

A Victorian cutlery handled dagger, in the form of a trench or boot knife, approx 9 ½ inches in length, in excellent condition. The knife has a typical Victorian polished steel cutlery type handle decorated with ornate detail and oval shaped cross guard. The blade is double edged polished steel, measuring approx 5 ¾ inches and ¾ inch wide, maker marked at the ricasso with the trade mark "Bee Hive" and details ‘Slater Brothers, Sheffield’. The knife is in excellent condition though sadly the leather scabbard is missing. An interesting knife that looks a forerunner to the FS fighting knife of WW2.

An interesting sword from the far east, came from a Marine Commando who took it from Chinese Pirates in the 50s, well made and nicely balanced in the hand. Sword has no makers marks that are visible, blade length 20.5 inches, overall sheathed length is 32 inches. Wooden scabbard that is decorated with fine wooden bindings in the same manner as the sword grip. Scabbard has a red cord wound about it as a carry strap. An intriguing sword with a history no doubt!

Colonial Gentleman's umbrella and cane swordsticks, circ 1920s-30s period, an officer bring back from India, in excellent condition overall, the umbrella has a short blade of 14 inches whilst the cane blade is 24 inches long. Both the umbrella and cane are of good heavy quality construction, with decorative fittings which I believe are bone and are a delight from that inter-war period.

WW2 Japanese Army Officers Type 19 Kyu-Gunto parade sword, with an ornate back-strap indicating a higher than usual officer rank, rayskin grip, far from 'parade ready' the sword was a local bring back from Singapore and has seen some life, the fact that it came back from Singapore does show that Japanese officers did in fact take their parade dress into occupied areas. Overall not in too bad condition, the hilt is a little rattly, the blade is 70cm long and fairly clean still showing the wave along the blade, the scabbard mouth has split though the body has no dents or dings. A nice Japanese officers parade sword.

An old Tulwar or Talwar sword, circ 1800s to 1900s, possibly earlier, sword in average to good condition, hilt is of the Punjabi type, blade has a double sided single fuller and appears to be plain, no maker marks as far as I can see, blade length is approx. 31 inches and 34 inches long overall. There is no scabbard. Nice solid condition for its age, will easily clean, most likely a long ago bring back.

1880 to early 1900s Masonic sword and scabbard in very good condition, hilt is brass with a wrapped wire grip, blade is plain oval hand forged, no maker marks, approx. 28 inches long. Scabbard is leather with brass fitting, no shrinkage though the felt between the throat and crossguard has been lost over time. Nice overall condition for its age.

A fine English gilt hilted court sword with scabbard and knot. This example has a gilt brass hilt with beaded decoration, likewise on the knucklebow and shell guard, the blade is 31 1/2 inches in length. Blade has feint signs of etched design plus some minor staining and an odd pit to the surface. Complete with its gilt mounted leather scabbard and gold bullion sword knot. An excellent example of a court sword in very good condition.

Prussian Police short sword sidearm in excellent condition. Blade is well used and polished though much of the blade motifs can be seen on both sides, the sword has lived a service life, blade spine marked with 'Wiener in Berlin'. Scabbard leather is very good though has shrunk a little with time. A very collectable Police sidearm. Blade length on this example is 24 inches (61cm)

1796 Light cavalry troopers sword in excellent condition with iron stirrip hilt of characteristic form with knuckle bow and langets, nicely marked, some regimental markings on both the sword and scabbard. The knuckle bow underside is marked '1.22.L.R' along with crown and 19 with the langet being marked '12.I.P.2'. Blade is lovely condition and marked '836' on the ricasso, likewise the scabbard which is marked 'A.M.V. 2.25'. A fine example of the sword and becoming scarce. Nice sword.