Authentic antique Medieval early 16th century armor parts, two lames formed of hand forged steel plates; each pierced with holes and slots for suspension with recessed ridges. One of the lame retaining its original rosette headed rivets.
MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 19.5 cm (7 ¾ in). Height: 6 cm (2 3/8 in) and another one 18.5 cm (7 ¼ in)...
Description: The horn body set with large brass mounts well-engraved in characteristic style. Mid 19th century. Stopper lacking. Overall length
33 cm. or 13 inches.
Antique, Edo period Japanese large sword guard Tsuba for samurai sword Katana Signed by the Master Masatoshi.
DETAILS: A good fine iron lobed shape plate “Mokko Gata,” well hand-forged and pierced with Kozuka Hitsu-ana and Kogai hitsu-ana, decorated on two sides with finely cut linear pattern and crescent moon...
Antique 19th century American frontiers powder horn, made of hollowed–out horn of Bison/Buffalo with black painted oval wood base secured with small domed metal pins, fitted on the center with an iron loop for suspension. The mouth is with its timber stopper.
CONDITION: Overall in fine condition with smooth toned grey-black surfaces, retains an untouched lovely aged patina. The suspension cord was a later replacement...
Authentic antique 18th century, Revolutionary war period, American rifleman's powder horn, ca. 1770-1780; made of a hollowed-out cow horn, with oval wood base secured with small wood pins ended with carved nozzle wrapped in thread.
CONDITION: In its original condition with a superb mellow old patina, an old crack in the nozzle...
Antique late 19th century Indo Persian Islamic helmet Kulah-Khud. A hemi-spherical steel skull formed of one steel plate surmounted by domed plate with the hole on the center for the spike (missing). Reinforced at the center with curved steel bar, flanked by two plume holders and adorned with four lobed medallions containing scripts in Arabic calligraphy and interrupted by floral ornaments...
Quirky set of Tibetan tools/utensils in copper and shagreen sheath. The blades and other bits are good quality steel with good bone handles. Possibly a surgeons or dentists set, I honestly don’t know- there are no chopsticks or forks, as is typical, so I don’t think these were used for eating. The knife has a good edge, this will clean up with a bit of baking powder and effort. All pieces in good condition and functional. Old circa 19th CE. See scale in last enlargement.
Rare Antique Japanese Edo period samurai kozuka knife handle, made of copper-gold alloy (shakudō). Exterior adorned with a finely executed raised design of a snail cruising on a warabi. Very nice Kozuka with a rare design of a snail.
CONDITION: Age and usage are showing, with its original patina.
Please notice that the pictures in the listing are part of the description of the object's condition...
Antique circa 1900 A.D...
This is a great example of the British-Australian sword bayonet (Mark I), which was designed to be used with the short magazine Lee Enfield (SMLE) rifle. The Pattern 1907 bayonet was used by the British and Commonwealth forces during the First and Second World Wars.
This particular bayonet was manufactured in Australia during WWII for the No.1 MkIII Enfield rifle. It is commonly known as the SHT.LE, SMLE, S.M.L.E., "Smelly" etc...
Antique 19th century Turkish Ottoman Kurdish dagger Khanjar – Jambiya.
The Jambiya features a curved, double-edged blade accentuated by a prominent medial ridge that adds to its overall strength and durability. The hilt is crafted from a high-quality horn and boasts a typical design that provides a comfortable grip and excellent control. The blade comes with a scabbard that is made of wood and covered in leather...
Excellent quality, semi-Antique, South American, Argentinian cowboy's Gaucho, knife/dagger "FACON" from, the mid-20th century or earlier, with a very sharp 17.5 cm long steel blade, the cutting edge 5.5 cm from the point is serrated.
The blade is finely etched on both sides with gauchos and cattle.
The handle is made of natural deer antler with silver alpaca pommel adorned with a finely repousse and engraved with foliage...
Antique 19th-century Mongolian dagger-knife with a slightly curved single-edged–fullered, sturdy blade.
The slender hilt consists of ox-horn grip scales enclosed by brass straps, a brass pommel, ferrule, and rosettes. The pommel is affixed with an iron ring for suspension...
Antique 19th century small bronze half relief sculpture of Napoleon Bonaparte in a standing pose with crossed arms, wearing his famous hat and a uniform of the Colonel of Chasseurs Cheval de la Garde Imperial...
Scarce antique 19th Century variant of the French Model 1866 unmarked Sword Bayonet for the Chassepot rifled musket with X serial number. The typical Yatagan shape blade with a wide, flat spine and broad single fuller. The spine and ricasso of the blade are unmarked. Ribbed brass grip, the mortice slot bears inside number “4”. steel crossguard with down turned guillion and muzzle ring is stamped with serial marks “X 70652”...
An exceptional antique Turkish Ottoman Balkan gun cartridge pouch Palaska from the beginning of the 19th century, composed of several elements of cast brass soldered together at the edges. The front sides and domed hinged lid are adorned with gilded Ottoman neo-rococo style motifs, and at the back fitted with a belt loop.
CONDITION: Showing the age and usage, with some wear to the gold gilt.
Please see all the 6 photos in the listing since they are part of the description of the object's...
A scarce antique American, late 19th century, a heavy short sword made especially for the September 1892 production of '1492' that opened the Park Theatre in Boston, presented by the company 'Rice's Surprise Party.' Robert Barnet, 'The Extravaganza King', held productions from 1891-1906 at various venues in Boston, always starring the all-male company in the manner of Harvard's Hasty Pudding, in this, he starred himself as Queen Isabella, to the delight of the public.
Barnet raised funds for...
A scarce authentic antique 19th century Russian Imperial Army military braid trim lace with general zigzag pattern (Генеральский галун) used for trimming Generals’ Parade uniforms epaulets, shoulder boards, and hatbands. The lace is made of gold-plated real pure silver wire-bullion and is woven around a satin silk thread core.
The listing includes the associated pictures showing both sides of the braid.
CONDITION: Age and usage are showing. Has some patina and mi...
Antique 19th century Islamic Knife “Rencong” traditional weapon of the Acehnese from the northern Sumatran region of Aceh. A sturdy narrow, incurved, single – edged blade, decorated on both sides in ellipse pattern, with a characteristic bent handle with brass ferrule (metok), in its original wooden scabbard.
CONDITION: The wooden scabbard is chipped, the blade is with age patina and signs of usage.
MEASUREMENTS: Overall length in the scabbard: 28.2 cm (11 1/8 in).
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Struck in bronze French Medal “1833 Restoration of the statue of Napoleon on the top of the column of Place Vendome”.
Obverse: Head of King Louis Philippe I on the right. On the sides: LUDOV. PHILIPPUS. I / FRANCORUM REX. Signed below the neck: DOMARD F.
Reverse:
Statue of Napoleon with his bicorne, between a genius and an allegory which crown him / signature on the pedestal: E. SEURRE; in the foreground at the bottom, an eagle with outstretched wings holding thunderbolts / ...
Antique 19th century Cretan Greek dagger Bichaq in the Islamic Turkish Ottoman form. DETAILS: A sturdy single – edged blade cut with short fullers mounted with ear shaped bone grips-scales retained by three brass rivets with incised circles and dots decoration, in its leather –covered wooden scabbard.
The engraving on the blade depicting map of island Crete with Greek writhing and the date 1951 is a leather addition.
MEASUREMENTS: The overall length in the...
German porcelain well modelled bust of French Napoleon marshal Joachim Murat, brother-in-law of Napoleon Bonaparte, King of Naples and Grand Duke of Berg (1767-1815) wearing his famous fantasy costume base marked in cobalt blue with crown "K" .The Porzellanmanufaktur Rudolf Kämmer, Rudolstadt-Volkstedt .
CONDITION: in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks or repairs.
MEASUREMENTS: Height: 10 cm (3.94 inches)
ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE ...
Antique late 19th century Spanish Toledo, fine, gold damascened letter opener in the form of the stiletto dagger.
The handle of the letter opener is finely hand-chiseled in low relief with a "Nasrid" arabesque pattern.
Toledo Damascus metal artwork was created during the Victorian era in the 19th century in Toledo, Spain. The craftsmen of Toledo meticulously designed each object and then handcrafted it, finely hand-chiseled it in steel, and then the surface was gold damascened using ...
20th century British Scots Guards officer's gold and crimson dress waist state sash belt. Gold metallic bullion wire and crimson cotton woven with a finely striped pattern. Flattened bow type buckle section with two vertical hanging sections. The main part of belt backed with red morocco leather and with faded gold maker's name - can just read HOBSON &…. The belt is fastened with a flattened brass hook joining a brass staple at the other end. Rear fitted with two adjustment buckles to vary the...
Antique, medieval from the 13th-15th Century A.D., a German knight's, hand-forged horse bit, made of iron.
MEASUREMENTS:
Over-length: 23 cm (9.06 inches)
Weights: 130 grams.
CONDITION: In very good excavated condition.
Greek Cretan dagger Bichaq mounted in sterling silver and made in the 20th century.
DETAILS: It is made in the characteristic Turkish Ottoman Balkan "Bichaq" form. Sterling silver straps enclose the bone hilt and ferrule, which are worked in low-relief repousse with foliage and Greek inscription. The knife is mounted with a recurved, clip-point, single-edged steel blade etched with Greek script.
A solid sterling silver scabbard, lined with a wooden insert, is richly adorned with repousse...
Mounted model of a United States Air Force F-100 Super Saber Jet, on original base, with decals, dedicated to crew member 1966.
Measures: 11" from tail to tip of metal mount on front, is 7 3/8" wide and is 7 5/8" high on stand.
This original model has a metal saber mounted on the front, and is very sleek in design, no cut out cockpit, just the simple form. The base is the original one, and is inscribed to a crew member of this particular jet, likely in Vietnam, given the dates of 1966.
The p...
Antique late 19th -early 20th century Masonic gilt copper Royal Arch Masonic Medal Companion breast jewel, worn by the Royal Arch's companions, a degree of Freemasonry.
Complete with white ribbon, button flanked by two bars, and stick pin at the back for wearing with its fine original leather case wallet fitted with velvet liner.
Entirely handmade, finely cut, pierced and engraved gilt metal, medal in the form of the Seal of Solomon, being a six-pointed double triangle star, within a ring ...
Antique 19th-century fighting knife of the Canary Islands (el cuchillo Canario). The Cuchillo Canario is a traditional knife of the Canary Islands.
In Spanish, these knives are also called "naife," derived from the English word knife.
DETAILS: Straight, single-edged, sturdy, hand-forged steel blade with forte covered with alpaca silver. The hilt comprises a round grip and a pommel made of layers in various shades of buffalo horn and brass, mounted in alpaca silver ferrule and collar, and ...
Antique circa 1900 A.D. Islamic dagger of the lords of the desert, known as Tuareg, Telek or Gozma.
Details: a leather-wrapped hilt in a distinctive form, comprising a slim grip with engraved flat brass pommel adorned with silver plaque. Straight, double-edged tapering hand steel blade with ricasso encased in engraved brass collar.
Complete with its tooled leather scabbard with brass mountings.
CONDITION: Excellent example for the period in fine preservation with fine patina.
Large French Medal, Struck in bronze Tribute of the Army to the Napoleon, Napoleon Column by J. C. AMMANN. 1982. HOMMAGE DE L’ARMEE - A NAPOLEON LE GRAND - COLONNE NAPOLEONE / BOVLOGNE.
Obverse:
Representation of various portraits of Napoleon by Houdon/1809, Bosio /1849.
Written below: STENNE 1962 / LABARRE ARCHITECTE.
Reverse:
Column of the Grande Armée: Colonne de la grande Armée or Colonne Napoléone) surrounded by The First French Empire Arms and Armour,
The ed...
Antique Spanish Mauser bayonet Model 1913 "Long" (aka Model 1893/13).
The M1913 bayonet was one of only a few bayonet types to utilize checkered wood grips.
In 1913, the "Machete Bayoneta Modelo 1913" was adopted to replace the knife bayonet identified as M1893. However, when the M1916 short rifle was adopted in 1916, the M1913 bayonet became designated for use with the M1916 short rifle instead.
It was subsequently also designated for use with the M1943 short rifle.
A ricasso m...
Antique German medieval knight 15th-16th century hand-forged iron horseshoe.
MEASUREMENTS:
Length: 13.2 cm (5.2 inches)
Wide: 11.4 cm (4.49 inches)
Weights: 428 grams
CONDITION: In very good excavated condition.
Rare.
"God Bless Our Heroes"
"Three Cheers for the Red White and Blue"
Condition: some beads missing but otherwise in exceptionally good condition for it's age
Height: 16 cm / 6.25 inches
Weight: 1.19 kg / 2 lb 10 oz
Antique late 19th century Imperial German shoulder epaulette for a lieutenant in the field.
Copper half-moon, with elaborate copper "19" numerals, with woven metallic bullion edge "tape", padded red cloth base, and underside with stitched buttonhole.
CONDITION: Showing age and usage, metal parts with old patina, fabric stained with wear, and few small holes (I am not sure they are a moth). Please see the photos as they are a part of the description.
MEASUREMENTS:
Overall length: 14 .5 ...
SOLD Antique late 19th century Imperial German - the Kingdom of Württemberg, shoulder epaulet for a lieutenant in the field artillery regiment King Karl (1st Württembergisches) No. 13, location Ulm / Stuttgart. Copper half-moon, with elaborate copper "13" numerals, with woven metallic bullion edge "tape", padded red cloth base, and underside with stitched buttonhole.
CONDITION: Showing age and usage, upper side fabric stained, with wear, metal parts with old patina, underside cloth stain...
A vintage hand painted wartime (disarmed) 17-1/2" mortar bomb with the stamped identification SSE 42 1-1/2 LBT. It has caged fins for stability and it has a an eyehook from which it was suspended from wire for display. It is painted in white, black, red and white and it has the legend "The Brig" in script. We're not sure of the country or age other than it appears vintage. It is in very good condition with no major corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than the expected minor scuffs and ...
A set of six matching 15/16" nurse's buttons (we think) from a World War I era uniform. Each is made of white metal and all have a black patinated finish - jewellery and metal were blackened so as not to reflect light or shine in the dark to avoid attracting the attention of the low-flying airplanes. The three of them have their retaining cotter pins. This set is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor wear to the surface showing...
The front of the USAF Air crew member wing design depicts an eagle carrying arrows and olive brances in its talons. The center of the Air Crew Member design is necely detailed and has light wear on some of the highlights from handling. The front of the wings have a dark grey6 patina. The backside has an overall dark tarnished finish. It is hallmarked Sterling in raised letters and has a double clutch backs attaching pins.Circa 1944-1945
BRASS ENGINEER MILITIA BADGE FROM THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA....similar to the artillery helmet plates but no cannon underneath,as well as a 19thc Eglish brass lion" THE KINGS OWN" now mounted as a pin , this was most likley from a helmut. The King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (KOYLI) was a regiment of the British Army. It officially existed from 1881 to 1968, but its predecessors go back to 1755. The regiment's traditions and history are now maintained by The Rifles size
Authentic Antique 19th century American Civil War artifact relic soldier shoe boot heel hand forged Iron plate pierced with four nail holes. According to the previous owner was dug up at Gettysburg, in 1935.
MEASUREMENTS: 6.8 cm x 6.2 cm (2.68 inches x 2.44 inches).
CONDITION: Rusted in excavated condition. Showing its age and wear from usage.
Original Soviet Warsaw Pact Army Moisin Nagant M1937 MOSIN RIFLE. leather Patronashi amo pouch. Pouch is made of thick genuine leather. Points on bottom. Inside the lid there is ink stamp of the leather factory's quality control. The back impressed with 76.
MEASUREMENTS: Height (points included): 10 cm (3.94 inches) Width: 17 cm (6.69 inches)
Very good a condition! Brown leather construction in good used condition. leather is flexible and strong with two metal closure buttons and a...
One dozen, 92 grams of dark metal eagle WWI or WWII World War, 1 1/8" uniform buttons by: Horstmann, Scovill, Myers, Liebmann, American Co, City Works. Officer? Army? Bronze? p-bo-f-e.
$9 USPS Priority/Ins/Track or Free with your USA Ck or USPS MO.
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This vintage, sterling silver, Armed Forces Navy cap bracelet charm displays the honorable anchor insignia. The cap is 3 dimensional and measures 3/4" x 1" x 3/8" high. It has a good heft. It is circa 1950's. FREE US STANDARD S/H
A vintage World War II sterling silver United States Air Force Bombardier pin, made by Coro. This 1-3/8" pin weighs 2.7 grams, it has a safety catch, and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All
items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Small packet surface shipping to the U.S. starts at $6.90 (other spots may vary) - tracked ...
Gilt brass Confederate Reunion General Service coat button, marked "R. E. Wilson, Winston, NC". Circa 1875, two piece, it has a domed front shell with "CSA". Appraised in 2006 for insurance purposes, see photo. This button is from the original family and is the first time on the market. Guaranteed authentic.
5 gilded brass Confederate General Officers and Officers of the General Staff vest buttons. Marked "Wm. Dowler", "Superior Quality". Two piece with domed shell with an eagle surrounded by 14 five-pointed stars. Appraised in 2006 for insurance purposes, see photo. This button is from the original family and is the first time on the market. Guaranteed authentic.
Civil War Union General staff button by Scovill of Waterbury, CT. In the 2006 appraisal there is an attached note that read, "Josephine, a button from the Confederate uniform from father S. A. Ashe." This Josephine was Sam Ashe's (S. A. Ashe) sister. William Shepard Ashe, whose button this belonged to, was Secretary of Transportation for the CSA. Appraised in 2006 for insurance purposes, see photo. This button is from the original family and is the first time on the market. Guaranteed authent...
This Ethnic Minority Chinese arm guard was formed using elephant hide leather. There is a slit running down the side which permit the guard to expand when being put on or removed. The ethnic minority Chinese were in frequent conflicts and wars with their Han neighbors. This arm guard is from the Yi ethnic minority group. It shows the wear and tear of use...
This is an original WWII US ARMY AIR CORP A-2 FLIGHT JACKET, size 38, worn by C. E. STRIKE. Name written on a leather tag right below its Chinese Version of his name, also written on a leather tag. A Theater made 22nd Bomb Squadron, 10th Army Air Force Patch, right below the name tags, is a 4 ½ in diameter cotton patch embroidered on twill. There is a China Blood Chit sewn inside the right front of the jacket creating a large deep pocket, which is very fragile, because of its age. On the opp...
This is an original WWII US ARMY AIR CORP A-2 FLIGHT JACKET, size 38, worn by a service man with the name of Duke (this name is stenciled in the place where a name tag would be, on the left side of the jacket. The jacket does not have any patches that would tell us the unit from the Army Air Corp that ‘Duke’ was assigned to during the war. The inside of the jacket has the original manufacturer label that specifies A.C. Contract Order No. W33-038 AC-1755 (11631), that according to US Ar...
An exceedingly fine example of a miniature brass cannon, probably English, with a fine patina and superb condition having only the usual nicks due to age. The cannon is 10 inches long, 3 1/4 inches wide, and 3 1/4 inches high.
A German porcelain regimental stein commemorating the service of reservist Kupperling in the 11th Train Battalion at Cassel Germany from 1904 to 1906. Other surnames on the unit roster are painted on the sides. A lithopane bottom shows, against light, a reservist and fraulein against a village landscape. The pewter top is a bit loose at the joint and in its grip on the handle, has a slight warp along the rim and the stein was acquired with the horse flattened a bit but easily pulled back up (pro...
Originally, this carbine was a Robbins @ Lawrence Model - 1841 Contract Rifle, and its barrel and stock were shortened to adapt this weapon to calvery use. The R&L model 1841 rifle was a well made contract rifle on the market before the Civil War. Of the 15,000 rifles made for the U.S., 2000 rifles were stored in the Baton Rouge Arsenal before the war started. The Rifle was purchased by Ed Anthony in the early 1960's and he traded it to me for a rare Musket. The original label is marked "LW Atki...
2nd button now SOLD. Good Triple Cross Collectible, appealing to Militaria, Victorian black bog oak & Button collectors. 1" "Canada Militia" Button showing areas of shiny patina in high relief areas where one would expect. See image #3 for 2nd button - this one SOLD as well.
This large bronze medallion, suitable as a paperweight, should be of special interest to both medal collectors and spy fans. The CIA Medal of Merit is awarded to CIA staff for acts considered far beyond normal duties and is among the very highest honors bestowed by the Central Intelligence Agency. The official raised seal of the CIA includes an eagle and shield with oak leaf cluster on the front and a laurel wreath surrounding the name of the recipient on the reverse. Condition: excellent. Measu...
