THE BRITISH CAVALRY SWORD 1788-1912 Some New Perspectives. By Richard Dellar
Every now and then a reference book comes along that deserves to be included with such greats as the Badge books by King & Kipling and British Battles & Medals.
This book follows on from Swords of the British Army by Robson and deserves to be included with these outstanding publications.
Specialising in Cavalry, Dellar expands on each of the patterns in a clear and concise manner and I feel sure it is a book that will negate the frustration of a google search for information.
Hard cover, sewn section, gold blocked with a dust jacket 326 pages. This book is profusely illustrated on quality paper giving numerous examples of the various patterns.
A must have for any serious sword collector.
$115.00 + P&P
An extremely rare 1866 SOUTH AUSTRALIA VOLUNTEER RIFLES SWORD by Wilkinson Sword Company proof number 14753 purchased by the SA Agent -General F. S. Dutton on the 13 November 1866. True to pattern of the light Infantry sword with steel guard of Gothic style with a crown and stringed bugle in the cartouche. The hilt is painted in a gold paint which was obviously done many years ago. Although simple to strip, I am reluctant to do this in case records show they were done in that way to match the later brass hilt swords purchased in 1887 (see sword on this page). Complete with Colonial style leather scabbard, Blade etching shows VOLUNTEER in scroll above SA (South Australia) above RIFLES in scroll. Top panel of fish skin missing from the grip. Otherwise in good condition for one of Australia’s earliest swords at 1866.
Good overall condition Sold
A very Rare and interesting British Sword by Woolley & Sargant. Following Waterloo a great number of 1796 Light Cavalry swords were available for re-hilting. This sword takes on the appearance of the 1896 Mountain Artillery Sword with ultra-rare steel (NOT brass) hilt as used by British not Indian troops. But I can’t help but feel it is much earlier as the family who sold it stated the family legend said it was used in the Battle of Pinjarra Western Australia 1834.
Handle and hilt are steel, even pitting all over, one langet missing or has been purposely removed. Blade showing light pitting and has been converted to spear point. Complete with Steel scabbard. Blade length 29 1/2 inches. Total overall length 35 inches.
Overall quite good condition $1850
A scarce French XIII Heavy Cavalry sword with full Klingenthal engraved backstrap dated June 1813.
Wire on the grip has only a few bits remaining (near the pommel). Good markings in all the right places (as shown by the photos) and is complete with a nice dent free scabbard.
This sword has been in a local collection for between 30 & 40 years. Blade length 37 ½ inches.
Overall in Very good condition $2850
A scarce 1796 Pattern Troopers Heavy Cavalry DISC HILT Sword. True to pattern in all respects still retaining its langets and hatchet point . A good heavy scabbard which is dent free and marked C over 17 with matching marks on the hilt.
Blade marked crown over 3. Back strap marked with remnants of WOOLLEY.
Very good condition
A very rare 1796 Heavy Cavalry Troopers Sword. Often referred to as the “DISC HILT”. This one is very true to pattern still having its langets and full disc hilt. It also has the hatchet point making it as complete a representative you could hope to find. The back of the blade and disc are marked with a capital R with underscored D (Registered?). Pure speculation on my part but could this make it one of the first made during the period of registering original designs? There are two chop marks in the blade which have been nicely welded and are visible in the photo. The heavy dent free scabbard is unmarked. This pattern sword is very rare and difficult to find.
Some staining to blade otherwise very good condition. Sold
Another scarce Colonial marked sword of the 1899 pattern British cavalry trooper’s sword and scabbard well marked with impressed N.S.W.G.C over C over 1576 over 01 with the scabbard number 1560. Also from the same old established collection.
Overall condition is extremely good. $2850
A very rare South Australian Officers 1822 pattern sword complete with scabbard by Wilkinson. Typical brass hilt with VR cypher in its steel scabbard. Quality etching to blade with Volunteer Infantry and SA (South Australia) under crown. Wilkinson’s records show this sword number 27838 was sold to the Agent General for South Australia Jan 25 1887.
Sold
17th (Duke of Cambridge’s Own) Lancers Officer’s Full Dress Schapska c.1912.
A fine quality example, the black patent leather skull complete with all gold lace braiding, white cloth covered sides and trencher top, the top with crossed gold orris cord, the very fine frontal plate in gilt with silver overlays (uncleaned) these include ‘Seventeenth Lancers’ regimental title and battle honours to ‘South Africa 1900-02’, gold wire rosette with ‘GR’ cypher on blue velvet, correct pattern side ornaments and lined chin chain, correct white horse hair plume with good gilt officers plume holder, wide buff leather sweat band is in very good condition but minus silk attached lining. Silk lining to inside crown of mortar board shows maker in gilt as Hamburger, Rogers & Co.
Overall good condition $6500
A superb condition uniform of the Northamptonshire Rifle Volunteer Corps who under the Childers reform in 1881 was attached as a Volunteer Battalion to the Northamptonshire Regt. A label in both the jacket and trousers implies ownership by L. H. Church Esq. 1883. All buttons are present being blackened with a Victorian Crown over a stringed bugle. The blackened collar badges have the full title Northamptonshire Regt. The facings are black with red piping.
Overall condition is superb $1250
A WW1 BAVARIAN ERSATZ LANCE CAP in amazing condition. Absolutely no moth or damage of any sort. Marked on inside of front peak BJ 111 over 1917. Exceptionally good original liner with no tears with correct Bavarian helmet plate original to the helmet. Complete with regulation single side cocarde, chin strap and correct helmet cockade. You simply could not find a better example of a pressed felt lance cap.
Excellent condition
An extremely rare Australian White cloth helmet attributed to (Lt. Colonel) Sir Frederick Thomas Sargood of the State of Victoria Local Forces circa 1875. Six panel body with an unusual four large pleat puggaree. Good leather sweatband with a good silk attachment liner. Great maker’s label "made in England for A.BOWLEY & Co, Melbourne", leaving no doubt as to the Australian provenance. Complete with named carry tin.
Note: Major F.T. Sargood entered the Volunteer Force in 1859 finally attaining the rank of Lieut. Colonel. He was elected to the Victorian Legislative Council as the member for South Yarra in 1874. In 1883 he was Minister for Defence and received the CMG in 1884. He was knighted KCMG in 1890. In 1901 was elected member of the Commonwealth Senate and died 1903. This is an exceptionally rare helmet with the rank of Major on the carry tin indicating a very early helmet.
Extremely rare and in very good condition $5850
A scarce 1871 Pattern British Cavalry Helmet of the 1st (Royal) Dragoons.
Regulation form with nickel skull and brass fittings including helmet plate and chin chain.
Leather liner is in good condition. The nickel Dragoon helmets are much rarer than the 7 Dragoon Guards Regiments who wore brass helmets.
Very good condition $2850
A good Victorian 17th Lancers cap complete. Helmet plate with 4 Crimea Battle Honours, Central India and South Africa 1879. Two Lion head boss and velvet backed chin chain (parting company with the scales towards one end). The mortar board and skull still have superb finish although the yellow and blue band show a couple of nips.
The internal liner and frame are in very good condition and there are two marks being W^D and 3 years. Complete with plume holder and white plume with correct tongue which does appear somewhat long.
A really nice example lance cap to a very popular Regiment. $0
Artillery Welsh Division Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1890 - 1902, the blue cloth skull complete with all gilt metal fittings, the helmet plate of Royal Arms pattern with laurel scroll above the cannon and ‘Welsh Division’ below, internally complete with original leather sweat band and silk lining and retailer ‘Hobson & Sons, London’, no evidence that any other plate was fitted to this helmet, ball pattern finial with the gilt rubbed on the front peak trim, chin chain and spine, moth damage to the right hand side near the rose side ornament
$1475
The North Staffordshire Regiment Officer’s Victorian Period Blue Cloth Helmet, the standard pattern blue cloth skull in good condition complete with correct pattern helmet plate (no evidence of any other plate being fitted), quadrant and spike polished down to the brass, with chin chain and original leather sweat band with attached crimson silk lining, some gilt loss to the helmet plate, front peak trim and spine.
$1850
The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort’s Own) an Officer’s Black Persian Lambskin Busby. A good quality example as described in Dress Regulations complete with rifle green sewn in cap lines, coiled bugle horn badge with green oval boss, complete with black leather chin strap, sweat band and dark crimson silk lining, scarce with original black ostrich plume over black vulture lower plume with retention ring and plume tin, good condition
SOLD
A English PIKEMANS POT circa 1650 formed in two halves joined by a turn over low comb. Broad down turned brim with all rivets present. Display holes to both ends of the points. Black tar type paint.
Reasonably Good Condition $2250
GH16: Nine: 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Pacific Star (all small impressed) Defence Medal; British War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal; United Nations Korea (all four impressed) Efficiency Decoration (GRI); Greek War Medal 1940-41; VX160 G.F. Sell. ED engraved; last medal unnamed. Lt. Col. 2/5th BN AIF.
Together with: BCOF Medal named impressed to G.E. Sell. And with extensive research and official histories extracts relating to Colonel G.E. Sell's service in 2/5 Bn. and BCOF. Regimental number on WW2 VX160 Korea SX 700037 & VX160 on Decoration. Comes with research showing numerous photos and entries in Official History “To Benghazi” plus 2/5th History.
Served Palestine, Egypt, Libya, Greece & Syria (NOTED AS A CASUALTY). Went on to serve in BECOF. A very easily researchable group.
VF $2450
GH17: Pair: British Korea with MID (impressed) & UN Korea (engraved) A22325 B. F. White Leading Aircraftsman RAAF 77Sqn.
MID London Gazette 19. 01.54, Australian Gazette 21.01.54 “Personal example and devotion to duty”,
Comes with 50-year commemoration & S Korea medals (both engraved) & Korean citation.
George tended to engrave unnamed medals such as UN Korea. It is believed a number of the UN medals were originally issued unnamed. With Defence letter confirming awards.
VF On Hold
Three: British Korea & UN Korea (both impressed Coronation medal 1953 (engraved) Commander B. M. Ziegler RAN.
Born NSW in 1920. Enlisted in RAN (23188) on the 13 May 1939. Served WW2 on HMAS Nestor, Norman, Nizam & Shropshire. Commissioned July 1951 (91319). Korean War served on the HMAS SYDNEY for its first tour 1951-52. On roll for Sydney Coronation tour and Malaysian Confrontation 1962 before retiring in 1970 with the rank of Commander General Engineer and Mechanician.
Comes with 50-year commemoration & S Korea medals (both engraved) George tended to engrave unnamed medals such as unnamed Coronation medals.
VF $825
Six: Member of the British Empire (MBE) 2nd type Military, Pacific Star (small impressed), Defence, War and Australian Service Medal (all impressed) VX119275 P. R. GARRETT. Also, it is suggested he was able to wear the King Gustav Medal for sport (shooting awarded 1973) which accompanies the group.
Served in Coastal command RAA until joining the 2/9th BN AIF in June 1945 going on to receive a Gun Shot Wound to the knee in July. Interestingly he incurred an incredible number of minor charges recorded during his service.
MBE Civil awarded June 1981.-Shooting, having been in the German Olympics in 1972 and Canada in 1976
This group comes with a number of unofficial awards & decorations in both full size and miniature plus medallions, wall plaques and large silver plate trophy for Hobart 1958 for shooting. And 18 medallions and official shooting trophies.
Includes a number of original documents and certificates (5) plus original MBE warrant, An extremely scarce group to an Australian Olympic participant.
Gd VF ON HOLD
GH18: Seven: Knight Bachelor's Badge: Order of the British Empire - first type military member's breast badge; 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal with M.I.D.; Coronation Medal 1937; Coronation Medal 1953. CAPT W.J. Cooper A.I.F. WWI trio impressed, others unnamed.
Senator the Hon.Sir Walter Jackson Cooper Kt MBE Federal Minister for Repatriation 1949-60. Former Senate Opposition Leader, Senator for Queensland 1928-32 and 1934.
Born 23rd April 1891 Lancs. U.K. arrive in Australia 1910. Took up pastoral property in Winton Qld 1914. Served in 15 Bn A.I.F. at Gallipoli, Egypt, and France. Lost right leg at Pozieres 1916. Transferred to No.4 Sqdn A.F.C. (MBE) honoured by Royal Humane Society for saving life at Southport Qld 1913.
Kt.1959. M.I.D. MO/331 1919. MBE C.G. 6Oct1919.'This Officer has throughout the final stages of the war, performed his duties as Recording Officer in a splendidly official manner, he worked under great stress and difficulty during the final advance. His earnest and wholehearted attention to duty has been a fine example to all and has greatly helped the work of the Squadron'.
Died at Manly Qld on 22Jul1973.
Coronation medals confirmed.
Knight Bachelor's badge in case of issue.
Comes with 9ct gold RSL Life Member's badge named on reverse and dated 21Feb1961.
Ex Noble Sale Lot 2067 Sale 67 2001
VF $7000
Three: Vietnam Medal (pantograph naming), RAAF LSGC E II R (engraved) Vietnam Star (pantograph Naming) A51124 G. T. Stratton F/SGT Plus two citations.
Noted on the roll for 2 Squadron RAAF.
This combination is seldom encountered.
Gd VF $950
