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This is my recent addition an Ivory gripped Spadroon I think around 1788 but if anyone can tell me the particular model number if it has one that would be good .
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Thanks for clearing that up Guy . I have only seen the shagreen grips . ��

Certainly looks an 1821 heavy Cavalry Officers sword and as Michael says Wilkinsons best quality . But that grip looks to be rubber and as far as I know that is wrong . It may be that it has been a...

I concur with Mark the P more than likely points towards Pillin and the etching on Pillin swords are some of the best in my opinion . That can be seen on this blade ,as for the very stylised letters...

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Unless the brass proof thats punched into the ricass0 has HW on it , then I am sorry that isn't a Wilkinson made blade . If that is the case am afraid also the number on the spine will...

Thanks guys the blade is very dark patinated and has a bit of red rust and pitting . Spent three hours just cleaning the top of the pummel last night . Going to get it as good as possible and take my...

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I recently won this sword at auction to add to my collection of local to me Officers swords. The irregular pattern was the main draw an enforced my desire to have it no matter cost . The...

Thanks Will and Jordan I suspect that i will have a very hard time trying to find a sword that can top this . But of course i will keep on searching although the swords i would be willing to let go...

Thanks Gordon co.ing from you it means a lot . Cost me 3 Imperial German sword as i didn't mean to get in a bidding war . But as it has solid provenance like you say and is a fairly local to me...

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Thought I would share my latest buy as it is a pre numbered Wilkinson . This 1821 2nd West Yorkshire Yeomanry Cavalry sword belonged to Sir William Ridley Charles Cooke 9th...

Wonderful rare pattern sword will and good luck researching its owner

Awesome sword Matt and a great piece about it via the link you provided .

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I am looking to buy a scabbard for my Prussian m89 Degan pipeback bladed sword ,the length of the blade is 32" .If any one has a spare or knows where i can buy a scabbard could you please...

Hi all this is the last of the new collection that I have to show which is an Imperial German M1889 Infantry officer’s de luxe presentation sword that was presented to a Hauptmann Adolf Oberwinter...

Hi all here is the 2nd sword in my new collection of imperial German swords (pre WW1 - WW1 ). This one in bought from a dealer I use and is of great quality . There are no red stpones set in the eyes...

Hi all its been quite a while since I have contributed to the forum, so I thought I would post a few pics of the swords I now possess in my Imperial German sword ncollection .
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Cheers Mike will give then a go in Harts from 1850 onwards. There cant be many with four names can there ;) !!!

Thanks guys . I got the C and N and Jordon mentioned the W athough I am having trouble making it out the same with your O Richard. I have been trawling through Harts list's to no avail through Durham...

Hi all I recently won this 1821 at auction and as per usual would really appreciate your input on decyphering the initails that are on the blade please.
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Yeah I won it at an auction cheaply as what another thread raised ,it wasn't identified as H.E.I.C but I recognised the crest. I cant remember who bought it but I didn't sell it to the states.
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Thanks for the input Eljay am afraid I wasnt the one who won the sword so I cant answer any questions about it So are you thinking it may be a bitsa then as I think it may have been that ,but...

HI guys I didnt buy this sword myself as thought it would go for more so saved it to check post sale . Personally i think it is mid to late 19thC pre regulation but not being an expert in this field...