Pre 1914
BRITISH 1853 PATTERN CRIMEAN WAR PERIOD CAVALRY ENLISTED RANKS SWORD.
A very nice example of the sword identical to that used at the Charge of the Light Brigade. Crown over ‘L’ and number ‘8’. The original leather washer fitted, three bar hilt good. The composition grip has lost its chequering through wear but undamaged. Fitted in its original undented scabbard with both hanging rings. The sale of Knives, other Edged Weapons and Firearms are restricted to those a... read more
450.00 GBP
BRITISH VICTORIAN MARTINI HENRY PRE RORKES DRIFT RIFLE.
A very nice condition crown over ‘VR’ marked, BSA & co, Company marked, ‘1876’ dated Martini Henry rifle. Many other proof marks to the weapon. Nice undamaged condition wood, complete with its ramrod. The lever action working perfectly. Complete with a rare original leather carrying strap. The rifle seems to have a later adaption for a different style of bayonet than it was originally designed ... read more
BRITISH VICTORIAN LONDON RIFLE BRIGADE OFFICERS SHAKO.
A scarce shako from the London Rifle Brigade, late 1800, Victorian crown, blackened London Rifle Brigade officers quality badge. The side of the shako is free of moth however a rodent appears to have taken a nibble out of the lower left edge of the helmet. Complete with its chinstrap, which is very delicate and normally broken away, its green plume, the officers quality leather sweatband has to... read more
450.00 GBP
FRENCH 1870 GRAS BAYONET WITH AMERICAN HISTORICAL CONNECTIONS.
A very nice condition Gras bayonet, excellent blade. Marked in French along the flat back of the blade of the Arsenal at ‘St.Etienne January 1879’. Good wood grips slightly bruised. Rifle retaining system in working condition. Complete with its undamaged scabbard. This particular bayonet was originally from the estate of the well known western Sherriff Wyatt Earp. The bayonet was brought back f... read more
225.00 GBP
BRITISH 5TH DRAGOON GUARD COLONEL’S PORTRAIT.
A superb watercolour portrait of Colonel Mausland, the portrait executed by the artist F. Reynolds, September 7th 1877. The watercolour portrait is beautifully mounted, the portrait itself in oval form measuring 15.5cm x 20cm, which is then set into the most fabulous gilded frame, which then itself set again in a velvet lined glazed box. The framing is all period and complements a superb painti... read more
625.00 GBP
FRANCO PRUSSIAN WAR MEDAL GROUP.
A scarce group of five awards comprising the 1870 dated Iron Cross 2nd class, a Prussian 20 year Long Service Medal, the 1870/71 Commemorative Medal, the Prussian Hohenzollern Medal of 1851, finally the Prussian Commemorative Cross 1860. Ribbons faded and worn, all mounted, its original mounting pin complete with the last bit of the retaining hook broken away on the reverse side. read more
550.00 GBP
BRITISH 6TH INNISKILLING DRAGOONS OFFICERS 1871 PATTERN HELMET.
A fabulous example of the 1871 pattern all metal helmet worn by an officer of the Irish based 6th Inniskilling Dragoons. The skull near perfect, one minute crease just to the left hand side of the front plate. Gilding excellent overall, with its long officers quality white horsehair plume. To the centre of the Inniskilling Dragoon front circlet is the castle of Inniskilling in Ireland. Much rec... read more
1950.00 GBP
RECORDS AND BADGES OF THE BRITISH ARMY BY CHICHESTER & SHORT.
A very rare book, published in 1900 by Gale & Poldon of Aldershot. The front cover has been protected by a sleeve, spine very strong. 941 pages of every Regiment and Corps of the British Army in 1900 with 24 coloured plates, 240 illustrations. This is the 2nd edition. read more
250.00 GBP
ENGLISH 15TH HUSSARS DRESS POUCH AND CROSS BELT.
A near mint condition pouch and belt, the pouch itself is completely free of moth, red base cloth with the highest quality hand embroidery available at the turn of the 19th to 20th century. This is a Kings Crown pouch with its matching Kings Crown belt. All of the Battle Honours of the Regiment up until the turn of the century on the pouch. The gold bullion wire is virtually mint bright, with i... read more
750.00 GBP
BRITISH VICTORIAN HUSSAR OFFICERS BOOTS.
A nice condition pair of maker marked Hussar boots from the Victorian period, complete with gilded spurs, gilt trim to the upper part of each boot with its oval bullion boss. To the interior both boots beautifully gilt stamped with the Royal Coat of Arms, Victorian Crown ‘Peal & Co, Original Waterproof Boot Makers for the Royal Family 487 Oxford Street, London W’. The perfect item to finish off... read more
250.00 GBP