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WW1 Era British 1897 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Presentation Sword With King George V Guard Inscribed ‘Presented to Lieut T G Perry by the students of Sir John Deans Grammar School Northwich, Nov 23 1914’ & Leather Covered Field Service Scabbard. ED 899 - ED 899
A local clergyman, Sir John Deane rose through the church ranks and later became a rector at St Bartholomew’s the Great in London. Never forgetting his roots, and keen to provide the inhabitants of his native area with the means of self-improvement through education, he set up a charitable trust and gifted the land on which the first school was built in 1557. In 1908, the school, then a boys’ grammar, moved to its current riverside site on the banks of the River Weaver, in Northwich, thanks to the generosity of another local benefactor, Sir John Brunner. Brunner, alongside Ludwig Mond, developed the wealthiest British chemical company of the late nineteenth century, which became the biggest employer in the area for decades after. Brunner’s kind donation, which marked the 350th anniversary of the school, laid the foundations for the next 100 years, and inspired a new generation of young learners. The environment has since advanced with a £28 million regeneration of the site, however, the College campus is still firmly rooted in its proud history and heritage, which is evident in our flourishing boat club, distinctive crest and historic buildings. The school lost 29 former pupils (Old Wittonians) during the First World War. Their names are recorded on a central oak-panel war memorial board mounted in the school hall. This is an original British 1897 pattern Infantry Officer's named presentation sword with connection to the Grammer school. These swords were a great improvement on previous patterns with better protection to the hand through its ¾ basket hilt (see page 179 of World Swords by Withers & pages 165-167 of Swords of the British Army by Robson). The sword has a 33” long blade with partial fullers and measures 39 ¼” overall. The blade has just light staining consistent with age & no damage. There are no maker marks on the blade. The blade has etched and blued panels including foliate panels and King’s crown GR V devices. It also ordnance acceptance proof star & original leather hilt washer. It has the full 1897 Pattern knuckle guard with Crown GR V device. It has a curved stepped pommel with ball top and knurled back strap for grip, fish skin covered grip with wire binding in excellent condition. The guard is inscribed ‘Presented to Lieut T G Perry by the students of Sir John Deans Grammar School Northwich, Nov 23 1914’ (possiblty a teacher leaving the school to go to war). It is complete with leather covered wood field service scabbard. The scabbard has a German silver throat mount. The price for this WW1 presentation sword worthy of further research includes UK delivery. ED 899
£675.00

WW1 Era U.S. Army Holster Rig For .45 Calibre Colt 1911 & 1911A1 Semi Automatic Pistols With Original Leather Holster, Webbing Belt & ‘FSF’ August 1918 Dated Webbing Double Magazine Carrier Pouch. L 512 - L 512
These holsters were the standard holster for American troops carrying the M-1911 or M-1911A1 pistol. The holster is in excellent condition. It has a full flap cover with eyelet which fastens to a brass stud on the front of the holster. The flap is embossed with the ‘U.S’ (Army) roundel. On the reverse it has a leather belt loop, secured with stitching and four brass rivets. It also has a brass wire belt hanger. There are no maker or date marks visible on the holster. The muzzle end of the holster has a brass ringed hole for thigh cord. All of the stitching & leather of the holster are clean and intact. The holster has its original period webbing belt with brass ringed adjustment holes, adjustment hook, sliders and clasp fastener. The belt is fitted with original webbing double magazine carrier with brass clasp fasteners and full flap cover. The inside of the flap is ink stamped by the maker ‘FSF’ and dated ‘8 ’18 (August 1918) together with stores code ‘1518’. The overall length of the belt (un-adjusted) is 43”. The price includes UK delivery. L 512 (in rigs box storeroom near armoury door)
£295.00

British No 7 MK 1 Swivelling Pommel Bayonet, Scabbard & Black Frog by Poole. BAYO 366 - BAYO 366
This is an original No 7 Mk 1 bayonet with a 8” blade (12.25" overall). The bowie knife style blade is deeply fullered to both sides and is fitted with brown undamaged Tufnell grips. The blade is stamped on one side of the ricasso No7 MK1 and on the other side 1948 and P in a circle (Poole). The swivelling pommel has a crowfoot stamped into it. The bayonet is contained in a No 5 Mk2 type with a steel mouthpiece fitted. The black plastic frog has a retaining strap to secure the scabbards frog stud with a brass buckle. The frog is of riveted and sewn construction. The bayonets swivelling and locking mechanism work correctly. See Skennerton item B299 on Pages 242 to 244. The price includes UK delivery. (British Box 1). BAYO 366
£325.00

**RARE, ORIGINAL**The Infamous WW1 Fighter Ace The Red Baron Connection** Official Issue Third Reich / WW2 Era Nazi German Luftwaffe NCO’s & Officer’s Commemorative “Jagdgeschwader Freiherr v. Richthofen Nr. 1 1917/18” Cuff Title. N 250 - N 250
Although often found in collections of Third Reich militaria, this inscription commemorates a First World War unit, of the infamous WW1 fighter ace ‘The Red Baron’ . Introduced in October 1935, this authorised war-commemorative band (Kriegserinnerungsband) were meant for personnel who could officially prove prior WWI service in the original Richthofen fighter wing. These cuff titles were produced and worn during the Third Reich era by Luftwaffe personnel to honour historic German flying units and traditions. This is a rare, un-issued, original WW2 era Luftwaffe NCO’s & Officer’s quality cuff title. The blue material and quality gold embroidered wording and edging “Jagdgeschwader Freiherr v. Richthofen Nr. 1 1917/18” which translates roughly as “Fighter Wing Baron von Richthofen No. 1, 1917/18”, are clean and intact. The price for this excellent, rare cuff title includes UK delivery. As with all of our stock this item is guaranteed 100% original. N 250 (badges / medals draw office)
£1,495.00

**RARE, ORIGINAL**WW2 Era Nazi German Luftwaffe NCO’s & Other Ranks Fliegerblau (Flier’s Blue) Visor Cap By Huber With Manufacturer’s Label, White Metal Luftwaffe Eagle & National Tri-Colour Cockade Badges. Sn 15793:14 - 15793:14
This is a rare, original Nazi German Luftwaffe NCO & OR’s visor cap (similar Luftwaffe cap variations and insignia are illustrated in Chapter 5 of ‘The Collector’s Guide To Cloth Third Reich Military Headgear’ by Wilkins). Made of Fliegerblau (Flier’s Blue) Trikot material it has the correct gold / yellow hue piping and ribbed black Rayon headband. The front of the cap is mounted with the correct white metal Luftwaffe Eagle with Swastika & National Tri-Colour Cockade Cap Badges. The material has no mothing or damage. The cap has a patent leather visor and chin strap. The cap has its original grey leather sweatband and padded cloth liner. The liner and sweatband have minor service wear. The inside of its sweatband has its original manufacturer’s label crisply marked ‘Huber 9 Staffel Kampfgefdjw Boeldie 157’ (illustrated in image 2). The cap is approx. UK size 6. As with all of our stock this item is guaranteed 100% original. The price includes UK delivery Sn 15793:14 (top shelf corridor)
£850.00

British L3A1 Bayonet Scabbard and Frog for the SA80 Rifle. BAYO 367 - BAYO 367
This is an excellent L3A1 bayonet which was introduced in 1985 to fit the new SA80 service rifle. The L3A1 socket bayonet is based on the FN FAL Type C socket bayonet with a clip-point blade. The bayonet has a hollow handle that fits over the SA80/L85 rifle's muzzle and slots that lined up with those on the flash eliminator. The blade is offset to the side of the handle to allow the bullet to pass beside the blade. The bayonet can also be used as a multi-purpose knife and wire-cutter when combined with its scabbard. The scabbard also has folding saw blade. The use of contemporary bayonets by the British army was noted during the Afghanistan war in 2004. It was an innovative design incorporating many new features. The scabbard is made of Phonolite plastic and is contained in its green canvas sheath with belt loops and belt retaining hook fixings. This is a nice complete set of the current British bayonet. See Skennerton item B329, pages 266 & 267, also Martin J. Brayley ‘An illustrated history of bayonets’ Pages 144-147. The price includes U.K. delivery. (British Box 1). BAYO 367
£275.00

**RARE, ORIGINAL**Official Issue Third Reich / WW2 Era Nazi German Luftwaffe Enlisted Man’s & NCO’s Commemorative “Jagdgeschwader Schlageter” (Nazi Freicorps Martyr) Cuff Title. N 251 - N 251
Although often found in collections of Third Reich militaria, this inscription commemorates a First World War unit, of the WW1 fighter ace Jagdgeschwader Schlageter. Jagdgeschwader 26 Schlageter (JG 26) was a famous Luftwaffe fighter wing of the Third Reich. The unit was named after Albert Leo Schlageter (1894-1923), a German nationalist WW1 veteran and Freicorps member who was elevated to martyr status by Nazi propaganda after he was executed by the French for sabotage. This official war-commemorative band (Kriegserinnerungsband) were produced and worn during the Third Reich era by Luftwaffe personnel to honour historic German flying units and traditions. This is a rare, un-issued, original WW2 era Luftwaffe Enlisted man’s & NCO’s cuff title. The dark material and quality gold embroidered wording “Jagdgeschwader Schlageter” which translates roughly as “Fighter Wing Schlageter “ are clean and intact. The price for this excellent, rare cuff title includes UK delivery. As with all of our stock this item is guaranteed 100% original. N 251 (badges / medals draw office)
£975.00

WW2 Era Nazi German Luftwaffe Blue NCO’s & Enlisted Man’s Fliegermutze Field Side Cap by Gebr Alm with Double Cloth Decal Badges & Period Brass Luftwaffe Badge. Sn 15793:24 - 15793:24
This is an original Luftwaffe Fliegermutze (Air Force cap). A similar cap is illustrated on page 209 of ‘The Collector’s Guide to Cloth Third Reich Military Headgear’ by Wilkins which is described as a possible reproduction. Ours is guaranteed 100% genuine. Our example is constructed of the correct grey / blue serge material. The cap is undamaged and clean both inside and out. The front of the cap has the correct white Luftwaffe embroidered Eagle with Swastika badge on a blue background above the National Tri-colour roundel on blue background cloth badge. The colours of the badges are vivid and clean and have the correct quality stitched edges. The left side of the cap is mounted with a small period Luftwaffe Eagle with Swastika brass badge. The crown of the cap is lined in grey cotton and has faint manufacturer black ink stamps which appear to read ‘Gebr Alm’ with other indistinct letters and numbers and ‘57’ size. The cap is approx. UK size 6. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 15793:24. (Soft headwear Box 1)
£545.00

**NAMED**WW2 British Royal Navy Officer’s 1827 Pattern George VI Sword With Etched Blade, Dirk By Gieves With Cord & Portepee, Scabbard With Belts By Gieves & Hanging Straps. The Sword & Dirk Marked To RN Commander R.O.E. Caton With Dossier Of Documents - 23484:129
This is an original British RN sword & dirk collection to a distinguished WW2 RN Commander. Commander Caton served with the RN between 1939 & 1961. A dossier of documents accompanying the sword detail his service history including courses he participated in. There are 2 copies of images of ships he commanded HMS Sparrow 1949 and HMS Fortune 1940. There are also photographs of Naval officer’s in uniform and a group photo of Officers and men on the deck of HMS Diamond (it is uncertain if Commander Caton is included in any of the photos). The Naval Officer’s sword has an 80cm long blade faintly etched with foliate panels and Kings crown. There is no visible manufacturer mark. It has an attractive Lion’s head pommel and the knuckle guard features King’s crown and RN motif. The ricasso has the inlaid ordnance acceptance roundel and star. The sword’s fish skin grip with wire binding is undamaged. One side of the guard has a folding langet. The langet is signed ‘ROE Caton RN’. The sword is without scabbard. The leather sword belt is in excellent condition and is gold leaf marked by the manufacturer ‘Gieves’. The belt has the correct RN buckle and hanging straps with clips. The Dirk has a 46cm steel single edged straight blade marked Gieves. The blade is crisply etched King’s Crown and fouled anchor. It has a Lions head with mane pommel and grip strap, cross guard with acorn finials & King’s crown Royal Navy Crown and fouled anchor device. One side of the guard is holed for scabbard retaining clip on the scabbard throat which holds the sword securely in place. The dirk’s fish skin grip with wire binding is undamaged. The dirk is complete with its black leather scabbard which has brass mounts and 2 hanging rings. The scabbard is inscribed ‘ROEC’ to Commander Caton. The dirk’s leather belt is in excellent condition and is gold leaf marked by the manufacturer ‘Gieves’. The belt has the correct RN buckle and hanging straps with clips. The price for this RN set to a high ranking WW2 RN Officer with Documentation includes UK delivery. Sn 23484:129
£1,050.00

SOLD SOLD (03/08) INERT DEACTIVATED. Gaman WW2 Transit Box of 4 Druck Zunder 35 Landmine & S Mine Fuzes. O 2409 - O 2409
INERT DEACTIVATED. This is an original WW2 German transport box for four Stuck Druck Zunder 35 fuzes. The Druck Zunder 35 (D.Z. 35) is a World War II German mechanical pressure activated fuze used for landmines, S mines and demolition charges. The fuzes were made of brass or aluminium and were triggered by pressure on the pressure cap which activated the screw on detonator. The four fuzes are made of aluminium and two of them are dated 1939 and 1940. The fuzes rest of a wooden former inside the box and are complete with their pull out safety/arming pins. The label on the top of the container is printed with 4 Stuck Druck Zunder 35 and the dated 1940. There is a similar label stuck inside the container which is also dated 1940. See German Explosive Ordnance, Department of th Navy, 11th June 1946, page 296. The price includes UK delivery and no licence is required to possess this inert fuse in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. O 2409
£0.00

MINT**BLANK FIRER**Pietta Colt Western Navy 1861 9mm Blank Calibre Brass Framed Revolver With Colour Case Hardened Action, Loading Lever & Hammer (Colt M1861 Navy). Sn 23484:130 - 23484:130
The Colt Model 1861 Navy cap & ball .36-calibre revolver was a six-shot, single-action percussion weapon produced by Colt's Manufacturing Company from 1861 until 1873. It was used as a side arm by Navy, Cavalry, Infantry & Artillery troops during the American West & Civil War Era. The Colt design lives on today in the form of quality full size replicas and blank firing pistols true to the original Colt pistols from Italian manufacturers Uberti, Pietta, and Euroarms. This quality Pietta example of the Colt Model 1861 Navy revolver retailed as the 'Western Navy 1861' is in near mint condition. The pistol has a 7 ¼” blued steel barrel and measures 14” overall. The right side of the barrel is crisply stamped 'Western Navy 1861 Cal 9mm Knall'. The left side 'Pietta Made In Italy'. It has a brass frame, colour case hardened action, hammer, captive loading lever & blued cylinder. It has excellent wood grips. The pistol is downward venting & has an offset cylinder. Its single action firing mechanism works crisply. The pistol is serial number P148542. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23484:130
£475.00

DEACTIVATED INERT. Belgian, Unfired, WW2, 1939 Dated 75mm (75x280R) Shrapnel Round for the Belgian 75mm Canon de 7.5cm 1905 TR Field Gun. O 2261 - O 2261
DEACTIVATED INERT. The Belgium army at the start of WW2 was equipped with the Canon de 7.5cm mle GPIII (75x280R) field gun dating from WWI which had a modified trail to increase elevation and range. This is a 1939 dated shrapnel round for the 75mm bun. The round has a brass cartridge case with the screw in primer is stamped 169. The steel projectile is fitted with a copper driving band and has an alloy nose time fuze made by FN. The top of the fuze is stamped round the circumference STA 1/39 FN (January 1939 Fabrique Nationale Herstal). When Belgium was overrun by the Germans in May 1940 the gun was adopted by them as the 7.5 cm FK 233(b). The price includes UK delivery and no licence is required to possess this inert round in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. O 2261
£375.00
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