Militaria and military antiques and collectibles from antique edged weapons to military surplus optics and accessories, statues and sculptures, gun parts and other hard to find and unique items for your collection.
Hermes Holding an Anchor Sculpture By Hans Muller
Hermes holding an anchor sculpture made of spelter on a bronze base with commemorative plaque, artist Hans Muller signed and foundry marked K.K Kunst-Erzgiessereei, Wien. The sculpture is on a wood base. The sculpture is number 129, it is unknown out of how many.
Hermes, from Greek mythology the son of Zeus and Maia, considered the herald of the god, able to move quickly and freely between the worlds of the mortal and the divine aided by his winged sandals as can be seen in this sculpture.
Hermes is holding an anchor in one hand and on the other hand missing is the caduceus, staff is entwined by two serpents, sometimes surmounted by wings, symbolizing commerce and trade.
The plaque on the base reads: 1.9.1883 - 1.9.1907. This sculpture of Hermes by Hans Muller was probably given as a retirement gift to someone that worked 24 years in a shipyard or shipping company since Hermes was not associated with anything naval yet the anchor is part of the art work.
Dimensions
Height: 29 cm / 11.4 inches
Width: 8 cm / 3.1 inches
Weight: 1.1 Kg / 2.4 lbs.
Young Austro-Hungarian Soldier Bronze Sculpture
A young Austro-Hungarian soldier bronze sculpture. Beautiful details of the helmet, uniform and combat gear. On the base in the back is the writing in German: Das Schlachten Der Jugend (The slaughter of the youth), in honor of the millions of young soldiers who were killed during World War One.
Dimensions
Height: 28 cm / 11 inches
Width: 8 cm / 3.4 inches
Weight: 2.7 Kg / 6 lbs.
Original US Rare M1905/06 Experimental Patton Saber by Ames Sword Co.
Original US 1905/1906 experimental saber by Ames Sword Company in Massachusetts. The bird-head like grip allowed for a better grip especially while riding. A.S. Co., ordnance bomb and 1906 on one side of the ricasso and US on the other side. The grip is made of sharkskin with the wires wrapped around. A bit of damage on the bottom of the grip where a small piece of sharkskin has been taken off. The blade is in good condition with blemishes from age since this piece is more than 100 years old. The scabbard is probably made of pig skin and has shrunk over time exposing the wooden pieces constructing the scabbard. The fact that this sword comes with its scabbard is very rare.
Austrian Marine Naval Cutlass Sword Model 1858 by FS Jung
Austrian Marine Naval Cutlass Sword Model 1858 used mainly for marine naval warfare while boarding enemy ships. The cutlass is easy and smooth to wield with a very good balance, suited for fighting in close quarters. In Austria this cutlass sword was called “Entersabel” or “Bordsabel”. Up until 1858 the Austrian Navy used French captured cutlasses and in 1858 ordered its original design which remained in service till 1904. On ships it was used mostly as a working tool for general use thus the scabbards are missing on most pieces and are extremely rare.
The sword has a thick and forward heavy pipeback blade, a basket guard as for this kind of weapon. Produced by FS Jung with a mark of a cross surrounded by four smaller crosses. Dated 1858.
No scabbard.
Grips have damage but blade and the rest of the sword are in very good condition.
Measurements
76 cm / 30 inches
Royal Company of Archers Long Sword By Skinner & Co.
Rare Royal Company of Archers long sword from the 19th century carried by the Queen’s Body Guards for Scotland. Straight double edged blade, etched with floral decoration and marked Skinner & Co. Jermyn St. London. Ornate golden gilt cross guard decorated with floral design. Original scabbard with floral design fittings. This Royal Company of Archers long sword is in very good condition with minor blemishes as a result of its age.
Measurements
Total length with scabbard: 67.5 cm / 26.5 inches
Total length of sword: 64.5 cm / 25.3 inches
Spanish Hunting Spear Knife Made in Toledo
A beautiful and rare Spanish Mountain Hunting Knife (Cuchillo de Monteria) or dagger in very good condition WITH it's elaborate scabbard, making it an even rarer find!
This Spanish hunting knife has a spearpoint, or leaf, shaped double edged blade and central spine. The blade has been etched, on both sides, with very intricate hunting scenes where a man with a rifle can be seen tracking and shooting game with his dog and bordered with foliage and arabesques decorations. The ricasso is marked FAB ca DE TOLEDO close to the S shaped steel crossguard. The handle is made of a slightly curved section of red deer antler. The scabbard is made of leather with silver fitting and also etched with intricate detailed decorations and of animals such as deer, hunting dogs and rabbits.
This is a beautiful and rare Spanish hunting knife dated to the mid 18th century that is very hard to find with its original scabbard.
Original Rare Spanish M1858 Artillery Bayonet Made in Toledo Dated 1864
Original and rare Spanish machete-bayonet for artilleryman and engineering soldier, model 1858, made in Toledo in 1864. This M1858 Spanish bayonet is in very good to excellent condition and is considered one of the rarest machete bayonets in the world. The hilt is made of brass and on the pommel a bomb with flames is clearly viewed. The blade is clean and shiny and in excellent condition for its age with small blemishes. The ricasso shows the year of manufacturing AÑO DE 1864 engraved on one side. On the other side FABRICA DE TOLEDO (made in Toledo). Serial number 1284 on the upper grip near the guard. Unique among Spanish bayonets, and perhaps unique in the world, this Spanish M1858 pattern featured a socket and locking ring mounted on the guard of the bayonet itself to fit the Berdan Artillery & Engineer Short Rifle M1858/67 (Carabina para Artilleria e Ingenieros Modelo 1867).
Measurements:
Full length: 57 cm.
Length of blade: 43.5 cm.
World War Two Italian Fascist M1937 MVSN Officers Dagger
World War Two Italian Fascist M1937 MVSN/PNF Officers Dagger. These daggers were worn by officers of both the MVSN (Milizia Volontaria per la Sicurezza Nazionale AKA the Blackshirts) and the PNF (Partito Nazionale Fascista), This was the first of the two types of chained hangers for this model of dagger, in 1939 the M chain would be replaced with leather hangers. This dagger is in excellent condition, the eagle head bakelite grip plates are without chips or scratches, and the scabbard is with almost all of its original paint. The fitting on the grip clearly show the fasces (bundling wooden rods and a single-bladed axe with leather straps) which represented punishment in ancient Rome. The nickel plated blade is in excellent condition as well with very little spots as can be seen in the pics. The chain link hanger is with the iconic Roman eagle and the SPQR (Senātus Populusque Rōmānus in Latin, the Senate and People of Rome in English).
Al Mar Special Forces Knife Model SERE 3007
Al Mar US Special Forces knife SERE 3007 model. SERE is the military abbreviation for Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape training program that every Special Forces soldier needs to pass. The training is also for pilots, CIA operatives and other military personnel who are assigned to high risk missions. The knife is in excellent condition with a clearly marked bolster with ''De Oppresso Liber'' Special Forces logo. Includes the black nylon Cardura Eagle USA sheath and sharpening stone. Made in Seki, Japan.
Denix Spain Hangers of Man with Musket and Dog
Denix Spain hangers of man with musket and dog. The man seems to be from the US colonial era, loading his musket rifle to go hunting with his dog.
Denix is a famous manufacturer from Ciutadella De Menorca, Spain, specializing in decoration, gist articles and replica weapons from a variety of historical periods.
The hangers have a spring mechanism allowing it to extend from 3cm to 5cm (1.18" to 1.96").
This is a discontinued model and hard to find as a pair in the original box.
A great pair of militaria style hangers for swords, pistols, revolvers, rifles and anything else that can be displayed for all to see in a stylish and authentic manner.
Dimensions:
Height: 8.2 cm (3.22 inches)
Width: 2.3 cm (0.90 inches)
Russian Bronze Plaque of Two Fighting Knights
Russian bronze relief plaque of two fighting knights with the writing: "Whoever enters the sword with us, will perish by the sword! (Alexander Nevsky)".
The scene seems to be of a Russian knight on horseback that has defeated a Western knight by killing him with his spear.
20th century. Original label on the back.
Dimensions
Height: 56 cm
Width: 28 cm
Weight: 840 gr
French Bronze WW1 Era Picture Frame
French bronze WW1 era picture frame used to frame a photo of a war hero that came back home or died in the Great War.
The bronze frame is with the heading souviens-toi (Remember) 1914, 1915, 1916.
On the left a woman with a child holding a sword, possibly depicting the French ideal of liberty and the new generation of French.
On the right a sword and a rifle, most possibly a Lebel Model 1886.
The frame is signed by the artist
Dimensions
Height: 19 cm
Width: 24 cm
Weight: 840 gr