Swords

Beautiful Officer's dress sword belonging to Theodore Edward Lyon, of the New York 8th Volunteer Infantry Regiment. He was mustered for the Spanish American War, but did not see action. Blade is 29" and etched with a floral motif and inscribed "Presented to Captain Theodore Edward Lyon, Company E 8th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry, by the friends and patrons of the Barnard Schools NY...

This is a very nicely aged reproduction Baltimore war of 1812 naval sword. The overall length is approx. 33". The curved blade is approx. 27.5". Both sides show aging and pitting. There is a P on the left approx. 2" forward of the hilt. The grip is cast. The guard has US in individually stamped letters. This is a great example of the rare Baltimore War of 1812 naval saber. Fill your...

Model 1811 cavalry saber. Blade is has a military acceptance mark crown over a Gothic W and 83. Hilt and scabbard are unit marked "R.B.T.14.37". Blade is approximately 32" and overall length is approximately 37". Very good overall condition.

Rare Japanese Colonial sword issued to Japanese civil officers of the Colonial Government of Taiwan. This pattern of sword began being issued in 1899. This particular sword was issued to Hannin level officials and features a double triangle emblem on the backstrap side ears. The blade is in excellent condition with an etched hamon and groove.

Victorian period Royal Irish Fusiliers Officer's sword. Blade is 31" and is etched with a floral motif, the royal cypher of Queen Victoria and the moto of the Royal Irish Fusiliers. Ricasso is marked Henry Wilkinson Pall Mall London. Guard has a folding "S" guard and cypher of Queen Victoria. Scabbard has a few minor dents by drag. Shark skin/ ray skin grip is worn, but has appeal. Very good...

Late 19th century Mexican cavalry saber. Ricasso is marked R.M. reverse side of ricasso is marked R&B under two squirrels. Scabbard has been cleaned. Approximately 75% of the leather wrap remains. Good overall condition. It is typical to find Mexican gear in this condition, due to actual field use.

Civil war cavalry saber dated 1864. Ricasso is marked Ames and has inspectors initials. Leather wrap has some minor flaking; wire is excellent. Guard has a nice even mustard patina. Very good overall condition.

WWI era "P" guard NCO's dress saber. Blade is 32" and has the motto of Bavaria "In Treue Fest!" along with the crest of Bavaria, and a floral motif. Overall length is approximately 38". Very good overall condition.