A KATANA,

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68cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, suguha hamon, fully bound tsuka with shakudo fuchi-kashira decorated with dragons and waves, gilt details, soft metal horse menuki, iron tsuba chiselled and pierced with a dragon and tiger in a landscape, in its black ishime lacquered saya, the upper section covered with polished same.

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A KATANA,

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Estimate £600-£800Apr 8, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT

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DAY 2 ANTIQUE ARMS AND ARMOUR

Apr 08, 2026 5:00 AM EDT

Compton, West Berkshire, UK

A WAKIZASHI,: 38.2cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, fully bound tsuka with iron fuchi-kashira decorated with turtles and waves, soft metal menuki, iron tsuba with gilt decoration, in its mother of pearl flecked

Apr 08, 2026A WAKIZASHI,

A HANDACHI MOUNTED WAKIZASHI,: 48.3cm Shinto blade with two mekugi-ana, gilt rimmed fuchi and kabuto-gane, shakudo and gilt horse menuki, iron sukashi tsuba, in its black ishime saya with mounts en suite with the tsuka, complete

Apr 08, 2026A HANDACHI MOUNTED WAKIZASHI,

THREE IRON SUKASHI TSUBA,: the first pierced with opposing crescent forms and a flower form, soft metal flowerheads and tendril, the second pierced with vines and flowerheads and with yellow metal highlights, the largest of

Apr 08, 2026THREE IRON SUKASHI TSUBA,

THREE SECOND WAR PERIOD IMPERIAL JAPANESE SWORD KNOTS,: two of brown and blue cloth and the last of gold and brown, all with their double tassels.

Apr 08, 2026THREE SECOND WAR PERIOD IMPERIAL JAPANESE SWORD KNOTS,

A SECOND WAR PERIOD IMPERIAL JAPANESE OFFICER OF THE DAY SASH,: triple red stripe and double white striped cloth sash with large red tassels.

Apr 08, 2026A SECOND WAR PERIOD IMPERIAL JAPANESE OFFICER OF THE DAY SASH,

A CONFEDERATE MARINE OFFICER'S BICORN HAT AND TIN.: the black fur covered body with feather top, black and silver bullion striped trim with bullion tassel to one peak, the front with cloth and velvet trimmed insignia with central numeral 1, leather

Apr 08, 2026A CONFEDERATE MARINE OFFICER'S BICORN HAT AND TIN.

AN 11TH REGIMENT OF FOOT (DEVONSHIRE) OFFICER'S BELL-TOP SHAKO,: the black fur covered body with leather trim, peak and top, crowned rayed start helmet plate with central faceted rayed star surmounted by pierced scroll banner battle honours and central XI on a

Apr 08, 2026AN 11TH REGIMENT OF FOOT (DEVONSHIRE) OFFICER'S BELL-TOP SHAKO,

A VERY RARE OFFICER'S TARLETON OF THE 12TH LIGHT DRAGOONS,: the black leather skull with white metal mounts, the right side mounted with a crowned GR surmounting a scroll form, the head band embossed XII LIGHT DRAGOONS, pleated silk turban with white metal

Apr 08, 2026A VERY RARE OFFICER'S TARLETON OF THE 12TH LIGHT DRAGOONS,

A SCARCE HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY 1817 PATTERN HELMET CONVERTED FOR IMPERIAL YEOMANRY USE,: the steel skull with embossed brass rayed helmet plate surmounted by an embossed Royal arms and mottos HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE and ICH DIEN DIEU ET MON DROIT, laurel spray trim, the back of the

Apr 08, 2026A SCARCE HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY 1817 PATTERN HELMET CONVERTED FOR IMPERIAL YEOMANRY USE,

A SCARCE BOMBAY LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S 1847 PATTERN HELMET,: the steel skull with gilt mounts, laurel and acanthus trim and head band, crowned laurel wreath helmet plate with central faceted rayed star, regimental title in garter surround with pierced VR

Apr 08, 2026A SCARCE BOMBAY LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S 1847 PATTERN HELMET,

A 1ST WEST YORKSHIRE YEOMANRY CAVALRY OFFICER'S ALBERT PATTERN HELMET,: the white metal skull with plated copper fittings, crowned laurel wreath helmet plate with central rose with garter form regimental title, the whole on a faceted rayed star, acanthus finial with

Apr 08, 2026A 1ST WEST YORKSHIRE YEOMANRY CAVALRY OFFICER'S ALBERT PATTERN HELMET,

A YORKSHIRE DRAGOONS OTHER RANKS 1871 PATTERN HELMET,: the white metal skull with white metal fittings, crowned laurel wreath helmet plate with central rose with regimental title in garter surround, the whole on a faceted rayed star, laurel leaf head

Apr 08, 2026A YORKSHIRE DRAGOONS OTHER RANKS 1871 PATTERN HELMET,

A VICTORIAN TROOPER'S LANCE CAP OF THE 17TH LANCERS,: the black leather skull with painted white leather top and quilted white cloth support, green and yellow cloth band, green and yellow woollen pompom with regimental button, white metal plume holder

Apr 08, 2026A VICTORIAN TROOPER'S LANCE CAP OF THE 17TH LANCERS,

A VICTORIAN ROYAL FUSILIER'S BEARSKIN,: the fur covered cane body with flaming grenade badge crowned pierced HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE in garter form, surmounting a white metal Hanoverian Horse, leather liner, maker's trade label for W.

Apr 08, 2026A VICTORIAN ROYAL FUSILIER'S BEARSKIN,

A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH DRAGOONS HELMET BY DELACHAUSSE,: the brass skull with raised comb decorated with oak leaves and laurel sprays, oak leaves to the front, helmet plate band with tramline borders and stipple ground, rayed star bosses, leather liner.

Apr 08, 2026A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH DRAGOONS HELMET BY DELACHAUSSE,

A THIRD REICH KRIEGSMARINE OFFICER'S SWORD: 77.75cm curved fullered blade by WKC, etched with scrolling foliage, oak leaves, a fouled anchor, a stand of arms and a naval ship to either side of the forte, the flags on the ship displaying swastik

Apr 08, 2026A THIRD REICH KRIEGSMARINE OFFICER'S SWORD

A VERY RARE THIRD REICH EARLY SS ARMY PATTERN OFFICER'S SWORD,: 92.25cm curved fullered clean plated blade by Weyersberg of Solingen, regulation plated stirrup hilt, wire bound black celluloid grip, in its black painted steel scabbard complete with bullion knot an

Apr 08, 2026A VERY RARE THIRD REICH EARLY SS ARMY PATTERN OFFICER'S SWORD,

A WAKIZASHI,: 51.4cm koto blade with one mekugi-ana and yahazu hamon, signed Hiromasa (Soshu School), iron tsuba decorated with a plum tree in blossom with soft metal highlights, fully bound tsuka with matching sha

Apr 08, 2026A WAKIZASHI,

A WAKIZASHI,: 43.4cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, rebound tsuka with unmatched soft metal fuchi and kabuto-gane, iron sukashi tsuba, in its black lacquered saya complete with kodzuka.

Apr 08, 2026A WAKIZASHI,

A GENDAITO,: 60.6cm blade with one mekugi-ana, indistinctly signed, midare hamon, in military mounts, in poor condition.

Apr 08, 2026A GENDAITO,

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