Auction 5 - FINE ARMS & ARMOR by helios

AUCTION 5

FINE ARMS & ARMOUR

October 28, 2017 New York

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AUCTION 5

FINE ARMS & ARMOUR OCTOBER 28, 2017 NEW YORK

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LOT 1

DAGGER JAMBIYA WITH SILVER MOUNTS, TURKEY, 19TH C. Dagger Jambiya, Turkey. Yellowish silver scabbard extensively decorated. Dark wood hilt has 8 silver pip and diamond ornaments. Provenance: Collection of Edward Frey (1920-2003) Miami, Florida. Mr. Frey was a known collector and researcher of oriental arms and author of the book “The Kris Mystic Weapon of the Malay World.” Condition: Excellent. Overall length: 18 in., blade: 9 in. Estimate: $600-700

LOT 3

TANTO DAGGER, JAPAN Beautiful finely carved ivory with scenes of craftsmen working. Provenance: Collection of Edward Frey (1920-2003) Miami, Florida. Mr. Frey was a known collector and researcher of oriental arms and author of the book “The Kris Mystic Weapon of the Malay World.” Condition: Excellent. Overall length: 15 3/4 in., blade: 9 in. Estimate: $1500-1750

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LOT 2

DAGGER TANTO, JAPAN. A CEREMONIAL DAGGER OF HIGHEST ORDER Dagger Tanto, Japan. A ceremonial dagger of highest order. Forged copper blade with sanskrit germ syllables and Chinese inscription. Fine tortoise shell scabbard with numerous silver and gold ornaments. With Kozuka and Kogai, with registration papers. Provenance: Collection of Edward Frey (1920-2003) Miami, Florida. Mr. Frey was a known collector and researcher of oriental arms and author of the book “The Kris Mystic Weapon of the Malay World.” Condition: Every good with a small crack on the handle. Overall length: 19 in., 48 cm., blade: 12 1/2 in., 32 cm. Estimate: $2500-3000

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LOT 4

ANTIQUE CHINESE SWORD STAND, 19TH C. Nicely curved rosewood Japanese wooden sword or dagger stand. Provenance: Collection of Edward Frey (19202003) Miami, Florida. Mr. Frey was a known collector and researcher of oriental arms and author of the book “The Kris Mystic Weapon of the Malay World.” Condition: Very good to excellent. Dimensions: 9 in. by 9 in., 23 cm. by 23 cm. Estimate: $250-300

LOT 5

PESHKABZ DAGGER, INDIA Damascus T-back rib blade, green jade hilt with gold and silver inlaid ferrule, scabbard is covered with plain velvet. Provenance: Collection of Edward Frey (1920-2003) Miami, Florida. Mr. Frey was a known collector and researcher of oriental arms and author of the book “The Kris Mystic Weapon of the Malay World.” Condition: Excellent. Overall length: 17 1/4 in., 30 1/2 cm. Estimate: $425-500

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LOT 6

SILVER MOUNTED MINIATURE DHA SWORD, 19TH C. Miniature dha dagger with silver mounts and elephant grip, 19th c. Provenance: Collection of Edward Frey (1920-2003) Miami, Florida. Mr. Frey was a known collector and researcher of oriental arms and author of the book “The Kris Mystic Weapon of the Malay World.” Condition: Excellent. Overall length: 7 1/4 in., 18 1/2 cm. Estimate: $100-150

LOT 7

KUKRI KNIFE, NEPAL WITH GILT MOUNTS, 19TH C. Repousse silver mounted scabbard with gold panel, nicely carved hilts, excellent blade with two side knives. Provenance: Collection of Edward Frey (1920-2003) Miami, Florida. Mr. Frey was a known collector and researcher of oriental arms and author of the book “The Kris Mystic Weapon of the Malay World.” Condition: Excellent. Overall length: 16 in., blade: 12 in. Estimate: $500-600

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LOT 8

RARE HAND PAINTED WOODEN KRIS PLAQUE HOLDER, 19TH C. Made of solid half-an-inch thick polychromed wood, carved with two figures on both sides and painted over. Second half of the 19th c. Provenance: Collection of Edward Frey (19202003) Miami, Florida. Mr. Frey was a known collector and researcher of oriental arms and author of the book “The Kris Mystic Weapon of the Malay World.” Condition: Good overall, some paint loss. Dimensions: 25 in by 11 in. (64 cm. by 28 cm.) Estimate: $200-300

LOT 9

RARE KRIS STAND, 19TH C. Indonesia, polychrome curved hand painted female figure sculpted in wood with strong polychrome. Provenance: Collection of Edward Frey (1920-2003) Miami, Florida. Mr. Frey was a known collector and researcher of oriental arms and author of the book “The Kris Mystic Weapon of the Malay World.” Condition: Good. Height: 33 in., 83 cm. Estimate: $600-750

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LOT 10

KRIS DAGGER, PENINSULAR MALAYSIA Another Malay Kris with characteristic features throughout – Java demon hulu, Bugis cup selut, sarong wood kemuning (walnut – like grain and color). Condition: Very good to excellent. Overall length: 17 1/2 in., 44 cm., blade: 13 1/2 in., 35 cm. Estimate: $450-600

LOT 11

KRIS DAGGER, JAVA The silver hilt is a grinning demon figure, the sheath all silver flora repousse. Good wavy blade. Dimensions: length 17 9/16 in. Provenance: Collection of Edward Frey (1920-2003) Miami, Florida. Mr. Frey was a known collector and researcher of oriental arms and author of the book “The Kris Mystic Weapon of the Malay World.” Condition: Very good. Overall length: 17 9/16 in. Estimate: $450-500

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LOT 12

KRIS DAGGER, NORTH MALAYSIA (PATANI) Good blade and exceptionally fine wayang Hulu (hilt) with intricately carved dark hardwood, very good hardwood sheath, rare this fine. Provenance: Collection of Edward Frey (1920-2003) Miami, Florida. Mr. Frey was a known collector and researcher of oriental arms and author of the book “The Kris Mystic Weapon of the Malay World.” Condition: Excellent. Overall length: 18 1/2 in., 47 cm., blade: 14 in., 36 cm. Estimate: $350-400

LOT 14

KRIS DAGGER, MADURA Carved ivory hilt, carved wood scabbard top. Provenance: Collection of Edward Frey (1920-2003) Miami, Florida. Mr. Frey was a known collector and researcher of oriental arms and author of the book “The Kris Mystic Weapon of the Malay World.” Condition: Excellent. Overall length: 18 1/2 in., 47 cm., blade: 12 1/2 in., 32 cm. Estimate: $250-300

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LOT 13

KRIS DAGGER, JAVA Fine Surakarta style hardwood hilt with a jeweled selut and gold mendak. Edward Fray’s notes for this kris state: “l acquired wrangka (scabbard top) and pendok is the work of the last living Kris decorator connected with the old palace at Surakarta (solo).” Provenance: Collection of Edward Frey (1920-2003) Miami, Florida. Mr. Frey was a known collector and researcher of oriental arms and author of the book “The Kris Mystic Weapon of the Malay World.” Condition: Excellent. Overall length: 19 7/8 in. Estimate: $650-800

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COLLECTION OF ITALIAN SWORDS

LOT 15

ITALIAN COURT SWORD, 19TH C. Rare sword with beautiful triangular fullered blade decorated with bluing and gilding, with gilt cast brass guard and pommel and two mother of pearl grip scales. Leather scabbard with brass mounts. Condition: Very good. Overall length: 37 1/2 in., 95 cm., blade: 31 1/2 in., 80 cm. Estimate: $1300-1500

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LOT 16

AN 1847 MODEL PAPAL CIVIC GUARDS OFFICER`S SWORD Italy, Papal States, circa 1847. Blade etched with trophies and foliage, inscribed VIVA PIO IX, gilt bronze mounts, elegant guard chased with palmettes, long cap in the form of a lion-like head, metallic wire-bound horn grip, and iron scabbard with gilded fittings. Ref., Cesare Calamandrei, Storia Dell’Arma Bianca Italiana, Terza edizione, 2008, p. 342. Overall length: 40 1/2 in., blade: 33 3/8 in. Estimate: $900-1200

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LOT 17

AN 1847 MODEL PAPAL CIVIC GUARDS OFFICER`S SWORD Italy, Papal States, circa 1847. Sword for a higher ranked officer, blade with one wide fuller on each side etched with foliage, inscribed PALERMO on one side and GIROLAMO DAINO F on the other, gilded scabbard mounts, the entire hilt is heavily gold plated, elegant guard chased with palmettes, long cap in the form of a lion-like head, gilded grip with spiral groove, and brass scabbard with two gilded fittings and suspension rings. Ref., Cesare Calamandrei, Storia Dell’Arma Bianca Italiana, Terza edizione, 2008, p. 342. Overall length: 41 in., blade: 34 7/8 in. Estimate: $1200-1400

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LOT 18

FIELD OFFICER IN FULL UNIFORM SWORD, 19TH C. A sword of a pre-unification Italy period. Straight double edged blade engraved with floral motifs and signed LABRUNA; beautiful gilt bronze hilt richly engraved with pierced shell-guard, shellguard depicting the coat of arms among floral motifs, handle with mother of pearl scales spiraled with brass wire binding. Ref., Cesare Calamandrei, Storia Dell’Arma Bianca Italiana, Terza edizione, 2008, p. 544. Overall length: 38 1/2 in., blade: 32 3/4 in. Estimate: $500-600

LOT 19

ITALIAN COURT SWORD, MOD 1816 Straight single edged blade with false edge, inscription DIO E CON NOI L’ITALIA FARA DA SE on one side and etched Coat of Arms on the other; brass hilt with clam-shell-guard depicting Coat of Arms and snakes around sceper on both sides, and two lions heads on the sides of the guard, head-in-helmet-shaped pommel; complete with metal black-painted scabbard. Overall length: 38 1/2 in., blade: 33 1/8 in. Estimate: $700-900

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LOT 20

MEDICAL CORPS OFFICER SWORD, MOD 1833 Albertina type sword from the period of Italian Kingdoms. Straight single edged blade, with wide fuller on each side, and richly engraved with floral motifs and various arms and armor. Rarely found exemple, complete with metal, black painted, scabbard and knot. Ref., Cesare Calamandrei, Storia Dell’Arma Bianca Italiana, Terza edizione, 2008, p. 48. Overall length: 38 1/2 in., blade: 32 1/8 in. Estimate: $700-900

LOT 21

COURT SWORD, THE KINGDOM OF TWO SICILIES, 19TH C. Pre-unification of Italy period small sword. Straight double-edged blade of hexagonal cross-section, grooved at the first part and signed GUSEPPO on one side and MARTIN on the other; brass hilt, with mother-of-pearl scales, shell guard with the Coat of Arms with inscription REGNO DELLE DUE SICILLE FERDINAND II, eagle’s head on the guard final, head in helmet shaped pommel; no scabbard. Ref., Cesare Calamandrei, Storia Dell’Arma Bianca Italiana, Terza edizione, 2008, p. 482. Overall length: 36 5/8 in., blade: 31 1/4 in. Estimate: $500-600

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LOT 22

FOOT CORPS OFFICER’S AND NCO SWORD, 1829 PATTERN With single edged curved blade with one wide fuller on each side, decorated with etching and slogan in Italian: “VIVA IL RE FERDINANDO II” this sword was made for the Kingdom of Two Sicilies in the 19th cen. Cast bronze guard and pommel once gilded with ebonite grip wrapped in twisted copper wire. Leather scabbard with brass fittings. Ref., Cesare Calamandrei, Storia Dell’Arma Bianca Italiana, Terza edizione, 2008, p. 462. Condition: Very good with leather scabbard repaired. Overall length: 39 in., 99 cm., blade: 32 in., 82 cm. Estimate: $600-800

LOT 23

ORIENTAL STYLE OFFICER’S SWORD A rare Italian sword, Carlo Alberto period, Italy. Fine, curved, single-and-false edged blade engraved and gilt on remains of blue background, decorated with a woman figure with sword, bird attacking dragon, various arms and armor and two heads; Oriental hilt with brass cross-quillon and brown horn grip scales. Ref., Cesare Calamandrei, Storia Dell’Arma Bianca Italiana, Terza edizione, 2008, p. 44. Overall length: 37 1/8 in., blade: 31 1/2 in. Estimate: $600-800

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LOT 24

ARTILLERY GENERAL’S SWORD, MOD. 1819 A rare Artillery General’s sword, Italy mid19th c. Curved blade with engravings and inscriptions VELENTINO MOTT and PALERMO 12 CENNARO 1848, brass hilt and white bone grip with twisted wire; metal scabbard with two suspension rings. Overall length: 40 1/4 in., blade: 33 1/4 in. Estimate: $600-750

LOT 25

MODEL 1833 OFFICER’S SWORD, ALBERTINA Italian Kingdom period, mid-19th century. Straight, single-and-false-edged blade with wide fuller, almost three-quarter length engraved with floral motifs and various arms and armor, with the inscriptions “W. L’ITALIA UNITA E LIBERA” and “NELL UNIONE LA FORZA”, floral engraving on the rib. Complete with metal black-painted scabbard and leather hangers knot. Scarce. Ref., Cesare Calamandrei, Storia Dell’Arma Bianca Italiana, Terza edizione, 2008, p. 46. Overall length: 38 1/2 in., blade: 32 1/8 in. Estimate: $600-800

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LOT 26

ITALIAN COURT SWORD Court sword from the 1815-1870 period. Straight double edged blade of diamond section, heavily etched with floral motifs, gilt brass hilt with shell-shaped guard richly engraved with brass relieve on the inside and outside. Wood scabbard covered with leather, gilded fittings with inscription LABRUNO 1860 NAPOLI Overall length: 36 3/4 in., blade: 30 5/8 in. Estimate: $400-500

LOT 27

SMALL SWORD FOR A MAGISTRATE Kingdom of Italy, 3rd quarter of the 19th century. Straight double-edged blade of hexagonal cross-section, grooved at the first part and signed; brass hilt, shell guard with oak and olive branches and Savoy Coat of Arms under crown in the center, and two lions heads on the sides of the guard, guard with lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head, head in helmet shaped pommel; complete leather scabbard with brass mounts with remains of gilding. Overall length: 36 in., blade: 30 1/4 in. Estimate: $600-700

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LOT 29

GENERAL OFFICER SWORD MOD. 1843 Very rare sword, pre-unification Italy, 2nd quarter of the 19th century. Slightly curved blade with wide fuller on each side, and nicely etched trophies, torch, and foliage on each side and rib, inscription on the “TAGLIO FERRO” (Iron Cut); cross guard and handle rib of steel with beautiful handshape carved grip. Complete with steel scabbard and original knot. Estimate: $1000-1200

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LOT 28

PIEDMONT COURT OR DIPLOMAT’S SWORD Pre-unification of Italy period, mid-19th century. Straight single edged blade with false edge, wide fuller on both sides, engraved with floral motifs, canons, drums, and flags, inscribed SOLINGEN and WESTER & CO., brass gilded hilt with clamshell-guard depicting eagle, lion’s head on the quillon, knuckle guard and pommel, handle with flower motifs on both ribs, Savoy Coat of Arms and mother-of-pearl scales. pitting throughout the blade, missing scabbard. Ref., Cesare Calamandrei, Storia Dell’Arma Bianca Italiana, Terza edizione, 2008, p. 376. Overall length: 33 in., blade: 27 3/4 in. Estimate: $600-700

LOT 30

ORIENTAL STYLE OFFICER’S SWORD A rare Italian sword, Carlo Alberto period, pre-unification Italy. Fine, curved, single-and-false edged blade engraved with some gilt remaining, decorated with a woman figure, bird attacking a snake, various arms and armor, two heads, and fighting men; Oriental-style hilt with brass cross-quillon, knuckle guard, and brown horn grip scales with two rivets; brass scabbard with two suspension rings. Overall length: 39 1/4 in., blade: 32 3/4 in. Estimate: $700-800

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LOT 31

STAFF OFFICER SWORD MOD. 1843 Slightly curved blade is heavily etched with floral motifs, depicting Savoy Coat of Arms with Crown on one side and inscription VIVA L’ITALIA on the other; crossguard and hilt spine and knot ring of steel with finely checkered ebony grip; complete steel scabbard with two suspension rings. Ref., Cesare Calamandrei, Storia Dell’Arma Bianca Italiana, Terza edizione, 2008, p. 57. Overall length: 38 5/8 in., blade: 31 3/4 in. Estimate: $800-1000

LOT 32

A RARE MODEL 1855 GENERAL OFFICERS SABRE SWORD, ITALIAN KINGDOM A Rare General Officer’s sword, mid-19th century, slightly curved chromed blade of T-shaped cross-section, with inscription on the rib; white finely checkered grip with five grooves, chrome plated hilt has one-guard and langets, engraved initials on the pommel knot, metal scabbard is chrome plated is stamped “GRAVIER”. Blade has some spots and loss of chrome at the tip portion. Ref., Cesare Calamandrei, Storia Dell’Arma Bianca Italiana, Terza edizione, 2008, p. 62. Overall length: 39 1/2 in., blade: 33 in. Estimate: $900-1000

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LOT 33

A MODEL 1855 OFFICERS SABRE SWORD, ITALIAN KINGDOM Italian Officer’s Sword, Piedmont, 2nd quarter of the 19th century, Curved and nicely etched blade with trophies and foliage, and inscribed motto “Constantia & Valor” (Constancy and value), the blade is German, stamped on forte SOLINGEN on one side and J. E. BLACKMANN on the other; one-guard iron hilt with langets, checkered ebony grip. Overall length: 38 in., blade: 31 1/2 in. Estimate: $500-600

LOT 34

ITALIAN ARTILLERY SWORD SABER Slightly curved blade with wide fuller and false edge, inscribed VIVA IL RE VITTORIO EMANUEL and 3RD REGG ARTIGLIERA; large metal pierced shell-guard, handle covered with rayskin and wrapped with twisted wire, metal scabbard with two suspension rings with pitting throughout, and dented towards the bottom. Overall length: 38 1/2 in., blade: 29 3/4 in. Estimate: $500-600

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LOT 36

AUSTRIAN 1850 MODEL SWORD USED BY GRANDUCATO DI TOSCANA Austrian 1850 model sword used by Granducato di Toscana, Ducati di Parma, and Modena. Curved blade with two fullers on each side (wide and narrow), etched Savoy Coat of Arms with Crown and floral motifs, proof marks stamped on ricasso, and inscription on the rib. Complete with steel scabbard, which shows pitting. Ref., Cesare Calamandrei, Storia Dell’Arma Bianca Italiana, Terza edizione, 2008, p. 68. Overall length: 40 1/4 in., blade: 33 1/2 in. Estimate: $1000-1300

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LOT 35

ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SWORD, MOD. 1819 Curved blade with engravings and inscriptions on ricasso LABRUNA and 1837 NAPOLI, brass hilt and horn grip with twisted wire. Overall length: 38 7/8 in., blade: 32 1/4 in. Estimate: $400-600

LOT 37

SQUADRON OR GARIBALDI GUIDE SWORD Italy, mid-19th Century. Slightly curved blade with engravings of Savoy Coat of Arms, floral and arms motifs, on boths sides and blade rib; finely checkered ebony grip, sword has number 2069MSF stamped on the knuckle-guard and letters MSF stamped on a hilt rib. Metal scabbard with two suspension rings. Overall length: 40 3/4 in., blade: 33 7/8 in. Estimate: $600-700

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LONG ISLAND COLLECTION OF SOVIET ORDERS AND MILITARIA

LOT 38

SET OF FIVE BULGARIAN ORDERS 1) Order of September 9, 1944, 1st class, Type 2, with case; 2) Order of September 9, 1944, 2nd class, Type 1, military issue; 3) Order of September 9, 1944, 3rd class Type 1, military issue; 4) Medal of the Patriotic War of 1944-1945, early triangular suspension; 5) 40th Anniversary of Victory over Fascism. Estimate: $150-200

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LOT 39

GROUP OF SOVIET ROMANIAN ORDERS AND DECORATION 1) Order for Outstanding Service to the State, 3rd class - Order of Securitate, 1970s-80s. Riveted construction, brass, enamels, and individually set imitation diamonds. Measures 61.2 mm by 52.7 mm in width; 2) Order of Cultural Merit, 2nd Class, 3) Order of Military Merit, 2nd Class, Meritul Militar. Estimate: $120-150

LOT 40

A ROMANIAN ORDER OF TUDOR VLADIMIRESCU Order of Tudor Vladimirescu, 1st Class, Issued in 1966-1989. Multi-piece construction, silver gilt and enamels with fourteen inlaid glass stones, 48.7 mm x 52.3 mm, horizontal pinback, extremely fine. Estimate: $120-180

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LOT 41

GROUP OF SOVIET BLOCK ORDERS AND MEDALS 1) Yugoslavian Order of Brotherhood and Unity with Silver Wreath, 2nd Class, with low number No. 8323, two piece construction, all in silver including screw plate maker marked IKOM ZAGREB. 2) Yugoslavian Order of the Meritorious Service (National Merit) to the Nation with Silver Rays, 2nd Degree), 1961-1991; 3) Hungary Medal Public Service Medal (Police), Silver Grade, 2nd Class; 4) Partisan Cross, 2nd class, miniature; 5) Partisan Cross, type 1; 6) Badge of Grunwald. Estimate: $100-150

LOT 42

LOT OF SOVIET RUSSIAN WINGS AND BADGES 1) Badge of the Sevastopol Military and Navy Engineering School; 2) Soviet Army Officer Badge Set, 1, 2, 3, and M Class ; 3) Soviet Space Forces wings. Estimate: $100-120

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LOT 43

SOVIET ORDER OF LENIN Original Soviet Order of Lenin, Type 4, No.248122, with original suspension device and ribbon. Near mint condition. Estimate: $1000-2000

LOT 44

SOVIET ORDER OF THE OCTOBER REVOLUTION Order of the October Revolution, No.69894, (issued in 1970s) Var. 2 with 5 rivets. The order is in silver gilt, 10 K gold hammer and sickle, and enamels; 43.4 mm wide. Variation 2 featuring 5 rivets. All original, near mint condition. Estimate: $300-390

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LOT 45

SOVIET ORDER OF THE RED BANNER Order of the Red Banner, No. 182986. The Order of the Red Banner (Russian: Орден Крaсного Знамени) was the first Soviet military decoration. The Order was established on 16 September 1918, during the Russian Civil War by decree of the All-Russian Central Executive Committee. Estimate: $250-300

LOT 46

SOVIET ORDER OF THE FRIENDSHIP OF NATIONS Order of Friendship of Nations, No.9608, early issue with low serial number. Riveted multi-piece construction of superb quality. The enamels are in perfect condition. Original 2-piece suspension and ribbon in perfect condition; original uncut connecting link. Estimate: $350-450

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LOT 47

SOVIET ORDER FOR SERVICE TO THE MOTHERLAND, 2ND CLASS Order for Service to the Motherland, 2nd Class, No. 0055. Estimate: $900-1500

LOT 48

SOVIET ORDER FOR SERVICE TO THE MOTHERLAND, 3RD CLASS Order for Service to the Motherland, 3nd Class, No. 80024. Estimate: $250-400

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LOT 49

SOVIET ORDER OF THE BADGE OF HONOR, TYPE 2 Order of the Badge of Honor, Type 2, No.18920, World War II issue. This order was researched and copy of page from the award protocol is available, the order was issued to Fridman A.A., on August 14, 1942. Fine condition, with the enamel in intact. Original screw plate. The Order of the Badge of Honour (Russian: Орден «Знак Почёта») was a civilian award of the Soviet Union. It was established on 25 November 1935, and was conferred on citizens of the USSR for outstanding achievements in production, scientific research and social, cultural and other forms of social activity; for promotion of economic, scientific, technological, cultural and other ties between the USSR and other countries; and also for significant contribution to basic and applied research. Estimate: $900-1900

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LOT 50

TWO SOVIET ORDERS OF LABOR GLORY, 3RD CLASS AND THE RED BANNER OF LABOR 1) Order of Labor Glory, 3rd class, Type 2, No.345992.Type 2 singlepiece without rivets. In excellent condition. The enamel is in mint condition. The details are perfect with only a couple of tiny dings to the hammer & sickle emblem, no other wear visible to the naked eye. Bright gilt on the letters and wheat, all intact. Original two-layer suspension and ribbon; original uncut connecting link. 2) Order of the Red Banner of Labor, Type 6, No.780927. The order is in excellent condition, all enamel in pristine near mint condition. Original twolayer suspension and old ribbon; original uncut connecting link. Estimate: $100-150

LOT 51

TWO SOVIET ORDERS THE BADGE OF HONOR, TYPE 4 AND THE RED BANNER OF LABOR 1) Order to the Badge of Honor, Type 4, No. 841466; 2) Order of the Red Banner of Labor, No. 386446 Estimate: $80-100

LOT 52

SET OF SOVIET ORDERS OF GLORY 1) Order of Glory serial No. 17912; 2) Order of Glory serial No. 475003; 3) Order of Glory serial No. 193511; Estimate: $180-200

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LOT 53

TWO SOVIET ORDERS OF LABOR GLORY, 2ND AND 3RD CLASS 1) Order of the Labor of Glory, 2nd Class, low serial number, No. 2363, Excelled condition, original uncut suspension ring, all enamels intact and nice patina on the silver; 2) Order of the Labor of Glory, 3rd Class, No. 497956, Excelled condition, original uncut suspension ring, all enamels intact and nice patina on the silver. Estimate: $300-500

LOT 54

SOVIET RUSSIAN ORDER OF MOTHER HEROINE Order of Mother Hero, Var. 3, No.138166. The order is made of gold, silver, and red enamel. The order and title was awarded to mothers who has 10 or more children. Condition is excellent, no damage to the enamel and with nice patina on the silver. Estimate: $150-250

LOT 55

SOVIET ORDERS OF MATERNAL GLORY AND MOTHERHOOD MEDALS This lot includes a full set of Soviet Orders awarded to mothers. Order of Maternal Glory 1st Class, No. 708591; 2nd Class, No.523765; 3rd Class, No. 1164484, all orders are made of silver with red, blue, and white enamels. The Motherhood Medal 1st Class (made of gold plated brass), 2nd Class (made of silver). Estimate: $80-100

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LOT 56

SOVIET ORDER OF RED STAR Soviet Order of the Red Star. Original order, made of sterling silver and enamel covered, serial number 3389333 and soviet mint mark engraved on the back. Excellent condition all enamel is intact. Estimate: $60-80

LOT 57

SOVIET ORDER OF THE PATRIOTIC WAR 1) Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class, No.1261373. Sterling silver with gold plating and enamel. Excellent condition.; 2) Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class, Type 3, No.4720033. Sterling silver with gold plating and enamel. Excellent condition. Estimate: $50-70

LOT 58

LOT OF FOUR SOVIET MEDALS 1) SOVIET MEDAL TO INTERNATIONAL WARRIOR. This medal was issued primarily to participants of the Afghan campaign, and some were also back-issued to selected veterans of other Soviet interventions in Vietnam, Middle East and Africa, all in solid brass with gilt finish, The obverse is enamel paint and lacquer finish on the band. The inscription states “To a Warrior-Internationalist. USSR”, logo LMD (Leningrad Mint) on reverse. 2) CHERNOBYL LIQUIDATOR MEDAL. Soviet Award Medal/Badge issued to participants of the clean-up after the atomic reactor disaster in Chernobyl. 3) SOVIET VETERAN OF AFGHANISTAN WAR 1979-1989. Soviet medal/badge screw plate, in excellent condition. 4) 10 YEARS WITHDRAWAL OF SOVIET TROOPS FROM AFGHANISTAN. Original medal issued in post Soviet Russia. Estimate: $60-80

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LOT 59

SOVIET MEDALS FOR DISTINGUISHED LABOR, TYPE 1 AND TYPE 2 1) A race early medal, Type 1, serial No. 19111, triangular suspension device, silver and enamels in excellent condition; 2) Medal for Distinguished Labor, Type 2 Var 2, no number sub-variation with rounded eyelet, 1960s-1980s issue, in silver and enamels. Excellent condition. Estimate: $300-500

LOT 60

SOVIET NAKHIMOV MEDAL Nakhimov Medal, No. 2626. In brass. Medallion measures 36.1 mm in diameter Estimate: $400-500

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LOT 62

SOVIET RUSSIAN USHAKOV MEDAL Original Ushakov Medal, low number No. 6969. All original including suspension device, the original chain with all its links present and intact. This medal was researched and comes with the papers. Estimate: $1000-1800

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LOT 61

SOVIET MEDAL FOR COMBAT SERVICE, TYPE 1 AND 2 1) Type 1 of the medal, silver, enamel; serial #250023; 2) Medal for Combat Service, Type 2, Variation 2, #2951551, late war 1944 - 1946 issue; 32.1mm wide. Features separate, soldered eyelet and straight saber hilt. Excellent condition, extremely well preserved and crisp, original suspension and ribbon. Estimate: $130-150

LOT 63

TWO SOVIET RUSSIAN MEDALS 1) Soviet medal for 50-year Anniversary of the Soviet Militia 1917-1967; 2) Soviet medal for labor valor Estimate: $60-80

LOT 64

SOVIET MEDALS FOR BRAVERY Lot of two types of Soviet Medals for Bravery serial numbers are # 812504 and # 2749678 Estimate: $120-140

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LOT 65

GROUP OF THREE SOVIET RUSSIAN MEDALS 1) Medal for the Construction of the Baikal-Amur Railroad, 1980s. In brass, variation with “LMD” Leningrad Mint marked eyelet which is are clearly visible. 2) Medal for Restoration of the Ferrous Metallurgy of the South, late 1940s - early 50s. In brass with gilt finish, original suspension device; 3) Medal for Development of the Virgin Lands, late 1950s-early 1960s. In brass, original aluminum suspension and old ribbon. Estimate: $130-150

LOT 66

SOVIET MEDAL FOR DEVELOPMENT OF PETROCHEMICAL COMPLEX OF SIBERIA A rare Medal for the Development of Petrochemical Complex of Western Siberia, established in 1978, and awarded for at least three years of distinguished service in the development of mineral resources and the oil and gas complex of Western Siberia. Only about 38,000 awards were made. Estimate: $150-250

LOT 67

SOVIET MEDAL FOR RESTORATION OF DONBASS COAL MINES A Soviet Medal for the Restoration of the Donbass Coal Mines; Brass, 32 mm, original ribbon, mounted to a fivesided aluminum suspension with pinback. Estimate: $130-150

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LOT 68

SOVIET AND RUSSIAN MEDALS OR STRENGTHENING MILITARY COOPERATION 1) Soviet medal was established in 1979 and awarded to Soviet and allied servicemen for merit in strengthening the combat alliance of the Warsaw Pact (during major exercises). Made of aluminium alloy with red enamel on star. Only 20,000 medals were issued. 2) Russian issued medal was established in 1996 and was awarded by Federal Agency for Government Communication and Information, medal has Moscow Mint mark on reverse. Estimate: $300-400

LOT 69

SOVIET MEDALS FOR DISTINGUISHED MILITARY SERVICE, 1ST AND 2ND CLASS 1) Medal for Distinguished Military Service, 1st class. Brass gilt, lacquer; medallion is 36.8 mm wide. Raised Moscow Mint logo to the reverse. In excellent condition. Includes original mint marked screw plate; 2) Medal for Distinguished Military Service, 2nd class, 1970s- 80s. In German silver and lacquer; medallion is 36.9 mm across. Raised Moscow Mint logo to the reverse. In excellent condition. Original mint marked screw plate is included. Estimate: $100-150

LOT 70

SOVIET MEDAL FOR DISTINCTION IN GUARDING THE STATE BORDER Soviet Medal for Distinguished Service in Guarding the State Border. The medal was a military decoration of the Soviet Union established to recognise outstanding deeds related to state frontier security by members of KGB border troops, servicemen and civilians. Estimate: $100-200

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LOT 71

SOVIET MEDAL 20 YEARS OF RKKA Original medal. Established 24 January 1938. Medal was awarded to commanders of the Workers and Peasants Red Army and Navy (RKKA) for 20 years of continuous service, and to those who were decorated with the Order of the Red Banner during the Civil War. A rare medal, only about 37,500 were issued. Estimate: $800-1000

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LOT 72

FULL SET OF NINE SOVIET RUSSIAN MEDALS FOR IRREPROACHABLE SERVICE 1) Type 2, Medals for 20 (in silver), 15, and 10 years of Irreproachable Service in the KGB awarded by the Chairman of the KGB from 1960 to 1968 only; 2) Type 1, Var. 1, Medals for 20 (in silver), 15, and 10 years of Irreproachable Service in the MVD (Ministry of Internal Affairs of the USSR); 3) The 20-year, 15-year, and 10-year Medals for Irreproachable Service in the Armed Forces awarded by the Ministry of defence of the USSR from 1958 to 1991. Estimate: $70-90

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LOT 73

LOT OF THREE SOVIET MEDALS FOR THE LIBERATION OF BELGRADE, VAR. 1, WARSAW, PRAGUE 1) Medal of the Liberation of Belgrade, Var. 1; 2) Medal of the Liberation of Warsaw; 3) Medal of the Liberation of Prague. Estimate: $200-300

LOT 74

GROUP OF SEVEN SOVIET RUSSIAN MEDALS 1) Medal for the Capture of Budapest; 2) Medal for the Capture of Koenigsberg; 3) Medal for the Capture of Vienna; 4) Medal for the Capture of Berlin; 5) Medal for Victory Over Germany; 6) Medal for Victory Over Japan; 7) Medal for a Veteran of Armed Forces of the USSR. Estimate: $100-150

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LOT 75

DEFENCE OF THE SOVIET POLAR REGIONS SOVIET MEDAL Medal for the Defense of Soviet Polar Region, circa 1940s-early 50s, comes with original suspension device in brass, and replaced ribbon, original medal, in brass, shows some wear, the original gilt finish is still visible. Estimate: $80-100

LOT 76

DEFENCE OF STALINGRAD SOVIET MEDAL Medal for the Defense of Stalingrad, 1940s issue, first variation of the medal featuring separate eyelet soldered to the medallion, suspension device replaced. Estimate: $70-80

LOT 77

DEFENCE OF SEVASTOPOL SOVIET MEDAL Medal for the Defense of Sevastopol, 1940s issue, Type 1, with separate soldered eyelet, original suspension device. Estimate: $200-300

LOT 78

DEFENCE OF ODESSA SOVIET MEDAL Medal for the Defense of Odessa, 1940s issue, Type 1, with separate soldered eyelet, original suspension device. Estimate: $150-350

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LOT 79

GROUP OF SOVIET RUSSIAN DEFENCE MEDALS 1) Medal for the Defense of Leningrad, Var. 1, 1940s issue, original suspension device, and original faded ribbon. 2) Medal for the Defense of Moscow, Variation 1, 1940s, the suspension device is a later replacement. 3) Medal for the Defense of Kiev, 1960s-70s, established in 1961, 20 years after the battle, this is the last of the Soviet WW2 campaign medals. 4) Medal for the Defense of Caucasus, Var. 1, 1940s issue, in brass, comes on original WW2 era suspension, original old ribbon, a two-layer model in brass with self-locking pin. Estimate: $150-350

LOT 80

SOVIET RUSSIAN PARTISAN MEDAL Partisan Medal, 2nd class, 1940s-50s, Type 1, comes with a two-layer brass suspension device of WW2 model. Estimate: $220-250

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LOT 81

GROUP OF SOVIET ANNIVERSARY MEDALS 1) Medal for 30th Anniversary of the Soviet Army and Navy, 1948 issue; 2) Medal for 40th Anniversary of the Soviet Armed Forces, 1958 issue; 3) Medal for 50th Anniversary of the Soviet Armed Forces, 1968 issue; 4) Medal for 60th Anniversary of the Soviet Armed Forces, 1978 issue; 5) Medal for 70th Anniversary of the Soviet Armed Forces, 1988 issue; 6) 100 years of Lenin’s birth; 7) 1500 year Anniversary of establishing the City of Kiev; 8) 250 year Anniversary of establishing the City of Leningrad; 9) 800 year Anniversary of establishing the City of Moscow. Estimate: $80-100

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LOT 82

SOVIET MEDAL FOR FOR SAVING FROM DROWNING Original Soviet Medal, mounted on a five-sided suspension device with original slightly worn ribbon. Estimate: $150-300

LOT 83

SOVIET MEDAL FOR BRAVERY IN FIRE A Soviet Medal for Bravery in Fire; Silvered alloy, 32 mm, original ribbon, mounted to a five-sided aluminum suspension with pinback, gilt wear evident on the obverse, very fine. Estimate: $80-100

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LOT 84

SOVIET RUSSIAN NAVY DAGGER DIRK, MOD 1945 Soviet Navy officer’s dagger, Model 1945, complete set with belt and hangers, maker’s mark on the ricasso ZIK 57 (Zlatoust Factory) and serial number Л08869. Overall: 13 1/2 in., blade: 8 3/8 in. Estimate: $200-250

LOT 85

RARE SOVIET RUSSIAN NAVAL OFFICER DAGGER W/T BUTTON, 1944 Early type without catch button, engraved scabbard fitting, pommel has an early pre-1948 Soviet Coat of Arms with 11 scrolls representing the number of republics in the Soviet Union, blade is marked ZIK 1944 and serial number NO14029.. Overall: 13 3/4 in., blade: 8 1/2 in. Estimate: $400-450

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LOT 86

SOVIET RUSSIAN AIR FORCE DAGGER DIRK Soviet Air Force officer’s dagger, Model 1949, Maker’s mark on the ricasso ZiK 57 (Zlatoust Factory) and serial number B06474, factory proof marks, circled letter B, on scabbard fittings. Оverall: 13 1/2 in., blade: 8 3/8 in. Estimate: $300-350

LOT 87

SOVIET RUSSIAN ARMY SCOUT KNIFE NR-40 Original NR-40 (nozh razvedchika - scout knife), Soviet combat knife introduced in 1940 and used throughout World War II. Straight single edged blade with false edge, marked ZIK 1943, Zla toust Instrumental Factory, blade length 152 mm blade with a clip point. S-shaped metal dross-guard, the grip is one piece black painted wood secured by a bolt on the pommel. The sheath of wood with metal tip and throat. Condition: Excellent. Estimate: $400-500

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LOT 88

POLISH AIR FORCE DAGGER, MOD 1952 Polish Air Force Officer Dagger, Model 1952, complete with a set of original leather hangers, pristine double edged nickel plated blade with serial number 15364, all fittings, cross guard, and pommel are silver plated, with nice well developed patina, the Polish Eagle on the pommel, the scabbard mount has Air Force red and white enamel insignia. Condition report: there is a small enamel chip on the right corner of the insignia and small chipped plastic at the lower part of the handle. Condition: Very good. Đ&#x17E;verall: 14 3/4 in., blade: 9 in. Estimate: $250-300

LOT 89

CUSTOM MADE WOODEN CASE FOR SOVIET MAKAROV PISTOL Custom made wooden gun case with a lock for Soviet 9mm semiautomatic Makarov pistol. Red lining with factory logo. One of a kind. Condition: Excellent. Dimensions: 10 3/4 in., 27 cm. by 8 1/2 in., 21 1/2 cm. Estimate: $150-175

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LOT 90

RUSSIAN IMPERIAL GOLD ENAMELED ORDER OF ST. ANNA Order of Saint Anna (Saint Anne) was established as a Holstein ducal and then Russian imperial order of chivalry established by Karl Friedrich, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp, on 14 February 1735. Total weight 28 gr. Condition: Excellent. Dimensions: 5/8 in. by 5/8 in. (42 mm by 42 mm.) Estimate: $2500-3000

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LOT 91

WWII JAPANESE MILITARY ORDER OF THE SACRED TREASURE 3RD CLASS The Order of the Sacred Treasure (瑞宝章? Zuihō-shō) is a Japanese order, established on 4 January 1888 by Emperor Meiji as the Order of Meiji. Originally awarded in eight classes (from 8th to 1st, in ascending order of importance), since 2003 it has been awarded in six classes, the lowest two medals being abolished that year. The most widely conferred Japanese order, it is awarded to those who have made distinguished achievements in research fields, business industries, health care, social work, state/ local government fields or the improvement of life for handicapped/impaired persons. Originally a male-only decoration, the order has been made available to women since 1919; it is awarded for both civil and military merit, though of a lesser degree than that required for the conferment of the Order of the Rising Sun. Unlike most of its European counterparts, the order may be conferred posthumously. Condition: Excellent. Overall length: 3 in., 7 1.2 cm. including ribbon. Estimate: $250-350

LOT 92

JAPANESE WWII RAILROAD ENAMEL BADGE Cased Japanese railroad enamel badge, WWII. Condition: Excellent. Overall length: 4 in., 10 cm. including ribbon. Estimate: $150-250

LOT 93

JAPANESE WWII ORDER OF GOLDEN KITE 7TH CLASS Original era manufacture. Silver medal with a gilded falcon. Complete with its issue case and original ribbon. Gorgeous example, one of the nicest we have ever offered for sale. Minor amount of marring to the edges of the case and one more thing, the tiny pin which acts as an attaching point for the closure tab on the case is missing. The Order of the Golden Kite was a purely military decoration awarded for bravery and the only Japanese order outlawed by the Allies at the end of WWII. Condition: Excellent. Overall length: 4 in., 10 cm. including ribbon. Estimate: $150-200

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LOT 94

CASED JAPANESE ORDER OF THE RISING SUN 4TH CLASS, WWII The Order of the Rising Sun (旭日章? Kyokujitsu-shō) is a Japanese order, established in 1875 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. The Order was the first national decoration awarded by the Japanese government,[1] created on 10 April 1875 by decree of the Council of State.[2] The badge features rays of sunlight from the rising sun. The design of the Rising Sun symbolizes energy as powerful as the rising sun[3] in parallel with the “rising sun” concept of Japan (“Land of the Rising Sun”). The order is awarded to those who have made distinguished achievements in the following fields: international relations, promotion of Japanese culture, advancements in their field, development in welfare or preservation of the environment.[4] Prior to the end of World War II, it was also awarded for exemplary military service. Beginning in 2003, the two lowest rankings (7th and 8th classes) for the Order of the Rising Sun were abolished, with the highest degree becoming a separate order known as the Order of the Paulownia Flowers, with the single rank of Grand Cordon. While it is the third highest order bestowed by the Japanese government, it is however generally the highest ordinarily conferred order. The highest Japanese order, the Order of the Chrysanthemum, is reserved for heads of state or royalty, while the second highest order, the Order of the Paulownia Flowers, is mostly reserved for politicians. Condition: Excellent. Overall length: 4 in., 10 cm. including ribbon. Estimate: $250-350

LOT 95

EARLY SOVIET SILVER AND ENAMEL TECHNICAL COLLEGE BADGE The badge is made of silver with enamel. On the back it has the Russian inscription “Ivan Vasilyev” and date 21 July 1929. Screw back. Condition: Excellent. Overall length: 1 1/2 in., 38 mm. Estimate: $200-300

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LOT 96

EARLY SOVIET CIGARETTE CASE WITH JEWELED LOCK, 1920 Early Soviet NEP period cigarette case with a repousse symbolic image of Soviet industrialism and agricultural might. Case lock is decorated with a jewel. Condition: Very good. Dimensions: 4 1/4 in., 11 cm. by 3 1/4 in., 8 cm. Estimate: $250-350

LOT 97

EARLY SOVIET CIGARETTE CASE WITH JEWELED LOCK German silver early Soviet cigarette case with repousse design of Moscow State University and two figures of a standing make student with study book and seated figure of a female student with a globe. Case lock is decorated with a red jewel. The cigarette case is made in the Soviet Realism style of the Stalin Era. Marked in Russian inside. Condition: Excellent. Dimensions: 4 1/4 in., 11 cm. by 3 1/4 in., 8 cm. Estimate: $250-350

LOT 98

EARLY SOVIET COPPER MATCH HOLDER WITH ENAMEL Rare early Soviet match holder with enamel star. Engraved design with black enamel on the back. 1st half of the 20th c. Condition: Excellent. Dimensions: 2 1/4 in., 5 1/2 cm. by 1 1/2 in., 3 4/5 cm. Estimate: $150-200

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LOT 99

RUSSIAN CIVIL WAR KORNILOV FLAG Rare Russian Civil War (1817 - 1822) Kornilov Regiment banner with skull and crossbones. Made of two-color red silk, ca. 1920. Condition: A stain on the left top corner. Dimensions: 22 in. by 23 in. Estimate: $500-750

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LOT 100

RUSSIAN IMPERIAL BELOSTOK RGT. GILDED SILVER BADGE Badge of the 50th Belostok Infantry Regiment of Duke SaxeAltenburg, issued May 2, 1907. Gilded bronze, silver. Condition: Excellent. Dimensions: 2 1/2 in. by 1 3/4 in. (6.4 cm. by 4.7 cm.) Estimate: $500-600

LOT 101

WOODEN NAGANT REVOLVER CASE Custom made wooden case with very nice red lining and factory logo for famous Russian made (designed in Belgium) Nagant revolver. Dimensions: 13 in. by 9 1/2 in. Estimate: $200-250

LOT 102

IMPERIAL RUSSIAN MILITARY BELT BUCKLE AND WHISTLE, 19TH C. 19th century Russian grenadier brass silver plated belt buckle and railroad whistle made of white metal. Condition: Excellent. Buckle: 3 1/4 in., 8 cm. by 2 in., 5cm. Whistle: 2 1/2 in., 6 cm. Estimate: $150-200

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LOT 103

RUSSIAN IMPERIAL HUNTING HORN BY N. N. FEDROV, MOSCOW Russian made brass horn with N.N. Fedorov Mfg. marking on it. Condition: Very good. Overall length: 20 in., 50 vm. Estimate: $100-150

LOT 104

RUSSIAN FLAG POLE TOP C. 1900 Gilded brass Russian Imperial flag pole top. Condition: Very good. Height: 9 in. Estimate: $200-300

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LOT 105

FRENCH HUNTING DAGGER FOR SHOOTING AWARD, 19TH C. 19th c. French hunting dagger (short sword) with award inscription, 1st Place for Hunting and Shooting Paris, at forte for Hunting and Shooting with maker’s mark. Thick pointy blade with three fullers on each side. Steel guard with gold letters “JB”. Horn grip. Leather scabbard with steel mounts. Condition: Very good, horn grip is slightly chipped. Overall length: 24 1/2 in., 62 1/2 cm., blade: 17 3/4 in., 45 cm. Estimate: $750-1000

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LOT 106

WILKINSON BICENTENNIAL PRESENTATION SWORD, 1976 Wilkinson Bicentennial Presentation Sword, 1976, silver-hilt with thirteen small diamonds on pommel, and three sapphires on handguard, counter-guard has eagles on each side, and blade marked UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1976 on one side, and WILKINSON SWORD, LONDON on the other, decorated with bluing and gilding, has a mahogany mounting board and leather sock to store the sword. Condition: Excellent. Overall length: 36 1/2 in., blade: 29 7/8 in. Estimate: $500-750

LOT 107

ENGLISH EDWARD VII NAVAL OFFICER’S DIRK DAGGER Naval Officer’s Dirk by Gieve Matthews & Seagrove Ltd. The etched blade with double edge spear point, gilt hilt, wire bound fish skin grip and bullion loop, leather and brass-mounted scabbard. Condition: Good with lock spring missing. Overall length: 23 in., 59 cm., blade: 18 in., 46 cm. Estimate: $400-500

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LOT 108

CUSTOM MADE CASED HUNTING HORNS Order of the October Revolution, No.69894, (issued in 1970s) Var. 2 with 5 rivets. The order is in silver gilt, 10K gold hammer and sickle, and enamels; 43.4 mm wide. Variation 2 featuring 5 rivets. All original, near mint condition. Dimensions: 13 3/8 in., 34 cm. by 10 3/8 in., 26 cm. Estimate: $750-800

LOT 109

ROMANTIC DAGGER WITH CASE Cast bronze dagger with pointy blade, with two grooves on each side. France, 2nd half 19th c. Condition: Excellent Overall length: 8 1/4 in., 21 cm., blade: 4 in., 10 cm. Estimate: $350-400

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LOT 110

18TH C. ITALIAN DAGGER WITH GILDED SILVER MOUNTS Triangular pointy chiseled blade with wide grooves toward the tip on each side. Solid gilded silver quillons turned down as griphon heads. Gilded silver scabbard terminated with a ball at the tip. Hilt curved of elephant. Gilded silver scabbard decorated with engraving. Condition: Very good, blade is slightly pitted. Overall length: 10 7/8 in., 28 cm., blade: 5 3/8 in., 14 cm. Estimate: $1000-1250

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LOT 111

19TH C FRENCH GILDED HUNTING DAGGER French, early 19th century, with 22 3/4in. single-edged fullered spear-point blade, gilt brass hilt decorated in low relief including down curved rear quillon with ram’s head finial, quillon-block with bull’s heads, pierced trophy of arms collar and knuckle-guard with a horse’s head on the bow and a dog’s head finial, faceted horn grip, black leather scabbard with brass mounts en suite with the hilt (blade polished, quillon-stem slightly bent). Condition: Very good, scabbard leather is slightly worn. Overall length: 30 in., blade: 22 3/4 in. Estimate: $750-1000

LOT 112

18-19TH CC EUROPEAN POSSIBLY FRENCH DAGGER European dagger ca. 1800 with straight double edged diamond-shaped blade, brass cross-guard, pommel and turned hardwood grip. Condition: Blade is slightly pitted. Overall length: 11in., 28 cm., blade: 7 1/4 in., 18 cm. Estimate: $175-225

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LOT 113

WWII LONDON SCOTTISH HORSE HAIR SPORRAN WWII London Scottish Horse Hair Sporran. Leather cantle top with white metal London Scottish sporran badge. Black horse hair with two tassels to the front. Leather back with single pocket. Condition: Excellent. Overall length: 16 in., 40 cm. Estimate: $75-100

LOT 114

A CONTINENTAL CARVED BONE DAGGER, 19TH CENTURY With double edged blade set into a substantial carved hilt depicting a relief waist-up profile of a monarch on one side and the other side with shield cartouche carved with the date 1344 perhaps commemorating the Siege of Algeciras which ended in 1344. The four side cube form pommel with tapering sides and each side carved with a bust of presumably the same monarch. The oval guard with serrated edge above the sheath which is heavily carved on both sides with scenes of armor clad knights amidst laurels against a checkered background. Condition: Good with some pitting. Overall length: 17.5 in., 44 cm. Estimate: $400-450

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LOT 115

ITALIAN WAR HAMMER, 16TH C. Hand-forged Italian war hammer, late 16th c. This horseman’s war hammer is designed to breach the armor of a mounted adversary. Condition: Excellent, patina, lightly cleaned. Overall length: 28 in., 71 cm. Estimate: $750-1000

LOT 116

ENGLISH SHORTSWORD WITH GILT POMMEL, 18TH C. 18th c. English shortsword with triangular blade decorated with bluing and gilt etching at forte. Original leather scabbard with chiseled and gilt mounts. Solid gilt brass grip, pommel and guard. Condition: Very good, chape is a later replacement. Overall length: 38 in, blade length is 30 1/2 in. Estimate: $1000-1200

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LOT 117

SWEDISH HORSEMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SWORD OF THE THIRTY YEARS WAR Ca. 1630 with iron hilt. Cross guard with one million turned down and curved knuckle bow. The pommel and cross guard terminals all of mushroom form. The side guards with addorsed swells of the same form. Fine copper wire wrapped grip. 27-inch rapier blade with fuller pierced with alternate diamond and superimposed rectangles motifs. Exceptional preservation of a 17th century sword in its original form. Sweden entered the Thirty Years War supporting Protestant forces against the Holy Roman Empire. Its military success resulted in a rise as an important military power and territorial expansion which lasted for a century. Condition: Very good with patina throughout. Overall length: 32 1/2 in, 83 cm., blade: 27 in., 69 cm. Estimate: $2500-3500

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LOT 118

A CAUCASIAN SILVER-MOUNTED POWDER-FLASK, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY This powder flask of carved burrwood, with tapering horn-shaped body, fitted with large nielloed silver mounts comprising nozzle, basal collar and a central band, the latter fitted with curved iron spring cut-off decorated with gold inlay scrolls, set with pearls and with two silver loops for suspension. Condition: One of the pearls is missing. Overall length: 8 in., 20 cm. Estimate: $900-1100

LOT 119

SWEDISH ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SWORD, MO. 1899 Swedish artillery officer’s sword mo. 1889. With straight blade with two long grooves on each side. Gilded brass crossguard decorated with three Swedish crowns and pommel. Ebonite grip wrapped in twisted copper wire. Original tassel and knot. Steel scabbard with gilded brass fittings. Condition: Very good to excellent. Overall length: 38 in, 96 cm., blade: 31 1/2 in., 80 cm. Estimate: $500-600

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LOT 120

BELGIAN GILDED OFFICER’S SABRE, 1899 Belgian, gilded brass hilt, back of blade with maker’s mark NLAS VIVARIO PLOMDEUR FILS Fcant DÁRMES a LIEGE, etched and gilded decoration, text Societe du Tir et Garde Cinique Reconnaissautes A Monsieur Emile Devisser Capitaine Charleroi le 28 Fevrier 1869. Condition: Very good. Overall length: 37.5 in., 95 cm, blade length is 30 in., 77 cm. Estimate: $1750-2000

LOT 121

WESTERN EUROPEAN SMALL COURT SWORD, CA. 1700 Ca. 1700 with flattened diamond shape blade decorated with etching “1416”, brass hilt, guard and pommel with cast figures on it. Condition: Good with hilt polished. Overall length: 34 1/2 in, 88 cm., blade: 28 1/2 in., 73 cm. Estimate: $500-650

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LOT 122

EUROPEAN SHORTSWORD WITH GILDED HILT, CA. 17TH C. Double edged pointy blade of flattened diamond shape with bluing and gilded etching at forte. Brass guard, grip and pommel decorated with cast floral motif. second half of the 18th c. Condition: Good with one quillion repaired. Overall length: 39 in, 99 cm., blade: 33 1/2 in., 85 cm. Estimate: $500-700

LOT 123

EUROPEAN COURT SWORD, 18TH C. Western European court sword with flattened diamond shape double edged blade decorated with etching at forte. Steel guard with one quillion turned down and faceted pommel. The grip is made of wood wrapped in twisted brass wire. Condition: Good overall, grip wire is loose. Pitting on the blade. Overall length: 35 in, 89 cm., blade: 29 in., 74 cm. Estimate: $350-550

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LOT 124

EUROPEAN GILT NAVAL OFFICER’S DIRK, 19TH C. Naval officer’s dirk with beautiful thick blued and gilt blade, brass gilt cross guard decorated with stamped anchor on both sides and brass gilt mounts. Ivory grip with brass pommel/ Original stitched leather scabbard. Condition: Very good with gilding and bluing on the blade partially lost. Overall length: 17 1/8 in., 43 cm., blade: 10 7/8 in., 27 1/2 cm. Estimate: $800-1000

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LOT 125

17TH C. ITALIAN RAPIER WITH PIERCED BLADE Early 18th cen. Italian shortsword with beautiful pierced and chiseled steel hilt. Wooden grip wrapped in original steel flattened and twisted wire. Pierced pommel and guard. Double edged pointy pierced blade with maker’s mark on both sides. Wooden scabbard finished with green leather. Pierced steel throat with small suspension ring. Condition: Steel fitting and chape are later replacements. Overall length: 37 in, 95 cm., blade: 31 in., 79 cm. Estimate: $1500-1750

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LOT 127

GERMAN HUNTING SWORD (HANGER) WITH UTILITY KNIFE, CA. 1650 German hunting sword (hanger) with utility knife, ca. 1650. Tapering double-edged blade formed with a very low medial ridge over its length on both sides and both sides with a small mark inlaid in latten, iron hilt with down-turned quillon with chiseled monster’s head terminal, fluted shell-guard, the knuckle-guard interrupted by a further chiseled monster’s head, the upper portion of the guard issuant from its mouth and with chiseled terminal, also a monster’s head, the grip of natural staghorn with iron basal collar and a flat iron plate over the top, and in a contemporary iron-mounted leather scabbard, possibly the original, with provision for a by-knife, 24½” (62.3 cm). Condition: Very good. Overall length: 29 1/2 in., 75 cm., blade: 24 1/2 in., 62 cm. Estimate: $1250-1500

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LOT 126

A GERMAN SMALL-SWORD, CIRCA 1750 A German shortsword, ca. 1750 with colichemarde blade inlaid with brass scrolls at the forte, silver hilt cast and chased in low relief, comprising double shell-guard decorated with vacant panels flanked by winged monsters, rococo scrolls and shell ornament, quillon, knuckleguard, and pommel all decorated en suite, and wooden grip bound with twisted wire. Literature: D. D. Hartzler 2000, fig. 93 Condition: Very good, scabbard missing. Overall length: 32 1/2 in, 83 cm., blade: 27 in., 69 cm. Estimate: $400-500

LOT 128

A NORTH EUROPEAN SMALL-SWORD, CIRCA 1770 With associated blade etched and gilt over its entire length with scrolls and pellets on a gilt ground, iron hilt pierced and chiselled with a trellis pattern carrying rondels set with flowers, including oval shell-guard, pierced quillon, knuckle-guard and pommel and wire grip in leather scabbard. Condition: Good with scabbard leather chipped. Overall length: 38 in., 97 cm., blade: 30 1/2 in., 77 cm. Estimate: $700-900

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LOT 129

ENGLISH COURT SWORD AND SUITE, 19TH C. Sword is marked by Henry Poole Savile Row London. These swords were produced from 1860s to the 1930s. The court sword comes with suite, hat, waist and two cased buckles. Condition: Excellent. Overall length: 40 in., 101 cm., blade: 32 in., 82 cm. Estimate: $900-1250

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LOT 130

TOLEDO, SPAIN CANE WITH SWORD Rapier blade with single groove on each side decorated with etching. Handle curved of elephant as horse head and dog heat at the back. Wooden shaft finished with black lacquer. Brass tip. Second half of the 19th c. Condition: Excellent. Overall length: 35 1/2 in., 90 cm., blade: 26 in., 66 cm. Estimate: $300-500

LOT 131

RUSSIAN WALKING CANE WITH GILDED HANDLE, 19TH C. Russian imperial walking cane with curved elephant handle decorate with enamel ring with gilded silver fittings, brass tip. Late 19th - early 20th cc. Condition: Very good. Overall length: 37 in., 95 cm. Estimate: $300-400

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LOT 132

CONTINENTAL EUROPE WALKING CANE WITH CONCEALED BLADE Western European walking cane with concealed blade. Pointy blade of flattened diamond shape. Horn pommel and tip. Second half of the 19th c. Condition: Very good to excellent. Overall length: 36 in, 92 cm., blade: 11 3/4 in., 29 1/2 cm. Estimate: $300-400

LOT 133

18TH C. GILDED ENGLISH NAVAL DIRK DAGGER With pointy quadrangular blade in its wooden scabbard covered with black leather with gilded brass chape and throat with loose suspension ring. With gilded guard and solid nicely carved grip topped with gilded brass pommel. Condition: Very good, blade has minor pittings, grip has minor cracks. Overall length: 10 1/4 in., 26 cm., blade: 6 1/4 in., 16 cm. Estimate: $500-600

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LOT 134

A POLISH HUSSAR BOW, BOWCASE AND QUIVER A rare complete parade set, comprising a recurve bow covered in leather with ribbed grip, the cord intact, and a bowcase and quiver of leather, with wooden scales covered in velvet, the obverse elaborately embellished in embroidered flowering vinework with profiled brass plates riveted at the base and corners. 17th century or later. Based on Ottoman prototypes. Condition: Good overall, the bow with apparent crack beneath torn and abraded leather, general rubbing to the bowcase and quiver. Overall bow length: 41 1/4 in. Estimate: $1000-1250

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LOT 135

TURKISH NAVAL OFFICER’S SABER WITH GILDED MOUNTS, 19TH C. Elegant Turkish naval officer’s saber with narrow Damascus steel blade with multiple fullers on each side. Brass pommel with cross guard quillons turned down. Wooden scabbard covered with stitched black leather with gilt brass mounts. Condition: Very good with a small dent on the pommel. Overall length: 35 in., 89 cm., blade: 30 in., 76 cm. Estimate: $500-750

LOT 136

RARE TUNISIAN MIQUELET PISTOL, 18TH C. 18th century very rare Tunisian pistol with early type of miquelet lock, barrel decorated with rich silver and gold inlay throughout. A very ornate miquelet lock is decorated with silver inlay and brass engraved plates. The lock is in working order. Brass cock is decorated with three African corals, brass trigger guard is decorated with silver inlay scrolls. Dark wooden stock terminates with a steel butt at the grip and decorated with silver inlay and a coral. Condition: Very good. Overall length: 16 3/4 in., 43 cm. Estimate: $1750-2000

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LOT 137

MO. 1924 POLISH ARMORED UNITS, AIR FORCE DAGGER Original Polish mo. 1924 Air Force officer’s dagger. Diamond shape pointy blade marked by BUKOWSKY with etched Polish slogan “Honor i Ojczyzna” (Honour and Fatherland). Bone grip with brass silver plated mounts. Wooden scabbard covered with original black leather. Brass silver plated mounts. Condition: Very good with some of the original fitting chrome lost. Overall length: 14 in., 36 cm., blade: 9 1/4 in., 23 cm. Estimate: $2000-2500

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LOT 138

IMPERIAL RUSSIAN NAVAL OFFICER’S DIRK M 1803/1914 A Russian naval officer’s dirk mo. 1803/1914. Chrome-plated quadrangular blade, bone grip, quillons (with remnants of gilding), wooden scabbard covered with black leather with gilt brass mounts and two loose suspension rings. Unusual brass gilded pommel. Condition: Good with scabbard leather repaired. Overall length: 15 1/4 in., 40 cm., blade: 10 3/4 in., 27 1/2 cm. Estimate: $900-1100

LOT 139

RUSSIAN OR SOVIET KUBACHI SILVER MOUNTED DAGGER, 20TH C. Caucasian dagger in gilded silver mounts decorated with engraving and niello. Well polished doubled edged pointy blade with two grooves on the front and one on the back. The hilt, rivets and scabbard are made of gilt silver with niello. The dagger was probably made as a gift around 1960–1970. Condition: Very good. Overall length: 15 3/4 in., 40 cm., blade: 10 3/8 in., 26 1/2 cm. Estimate: $350-400

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LOT 140

19TH C. RUSSIAN HUNTING KNIFE BY ZLATOUST Very rare Russian hunting knife made by Zlatoust Mfg., 19th c. Wide pointy blade with narrow single fuller on one side. Blade is decorated with gilt and etching (all original) on both sides. Zlatoust Arms Mfg is etched on one side of the blade. Grip is of wood with steel nickeled mounts decorating with chiseled ornament. Wooden scabbard covered with original black leather. Nickeled steel mounts (throat and chapeaux) decorated with chiseled design on both sides and gilt. Small steel loose suspension ring. Dimensions: Total length 13 1/4 in.(34 cm), blade length 7 3/4, in. (20 cm.) Condition: Overall very good condition, blade is lightly pitted. Overall length: 13 1/2 in., 34 cm., blade: 8 in., 20 cm. Estimate: $1250-1500

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LOT 141

RARE RUSSIAN MO. 1838 SHASHKA SWORD Very rare Russian mo. 1838 Cossack shashka (sword). The blade is made by Gussstahl von Berger & Co. in Witten near Solingen, Germany. Blade is single edged curved with one wide fuller on each side. The blade has Russian arsenal marks (two Cyrillic letters): “B Sh”. The rib features stamped Russian Imperial double headed eagle with two Cyrillic letters beneath: “P N”. Original wooden grip wrapped in dark brown leather. Brass pommel. Condition: Good, scabbard leather has been replaced. Overall length: 40 in. blade: 34 in. Estimate: $2000-2500

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LOT 142

GILDED IMPERIAL RUSSIAN COURT SWORD, MO. 1855 Russian, pattern 1855 court sword. Gilded hilt with original tossel and guard, shell with imperial eagle. Flattened pointy blade. Original scabbard made of black leather with gilded mounts. Condition: Very good. Overall length: 32 in., 81 cm., blade: 27 in., 69 cm. Estimate: $1000-1200

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LOT 143

RUSSIAN ZLATOUST PRESENTATION CUTLAS, 1904 – 1905 This item is a Russian presentation Naval saber (or Cutlass ) to reward members of the of the 2nd Pacific Fleet Squadron for the Port Arthur Campaign (1904 – 1905) in the Russo-Japanese War, manufactured by the Zalatoust Arms Manufacturer. The inscription, in Russian, is in gold etched onto the blade and reads as follows: “TO THE VICTORIOUS CHRIST-LOVING ARMY OF THE PACIFIC OCEAN FLEET SQUADRON FROM THE STANDARD BEARERS OF THE ORTHODOX CATHEDRALS OF MOSCOW CITY 1905”. On the blade’s rib, the inscription, “Zlatoust 1859 (17/?). Historical Note: The 2nd Pacific Squadron had not surrendered to the Japanese. There were originally 7 ships. Four broke through the opposing fleet to make it to Vladivostok – the “Diamond”, the “Emerald”, the “Brave” and the “Terrible” but the “Emerald” sank sometime shortly thereafter. The remaining 3 ships were only able to reach Manila in the Philippines. (The “Oleg”, the “Aurora” and the “Pearl”). The Sword would presumably not be presented to a non victorious ship as the inscription clearly uses the word “Victorious”. The ships reaching Manila probably not have been given such an award even though they had evaded capture and left the battlefield undefeated they also had failed to complete their mission and return to a Russian port. This leaves only 3 ships which remained afloat which had broken out to reach Russia. The “Diamond”, the “Brave” and the “Terrible”. Of those three ships only the “Diamond” ever returned to Europe only to be eventually interred by France after the outbreak of the Russian Civil War (1918–1922) It is highly probable that the sword was awarded to a member of the crew of the “Diamond”. Condition: Very good, with blade slightly pitted towards the tip. Overall length: 35 in., 88.9 cm., blade: 28 1/2 in., 71.2 cm. Estimate: $55000-65000

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LOT 144

RUSSIAN IMPERIAL DAGGER KNIFE OF THE AVIATION UNITS, M 1914 Extremely rare dagger which was issued to the lower rank officers of the aviation and air navigation units. The dagger was issued between 1914 and 1917. Condition: Very good with scabbard leather restored. Overall length: 14 3/4 in., 37 cm., blade: 9 3/4 in., 25 cm. Estimate: $1500-2000

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LOT 145

SET OF THREE RUSSIAN ZLATOUST KNIVES 1. Letter opener, 10 7/8 in.; 2. Bread knife, 11 1/2 in; 3. Butter knife, 9 1/2 in. Condition: Very good with some patina. 1. Letter opener, 10 7/8 in. Estimate: $200-300

LOT 146

KHEVSUR GEORGIAN STEEL SHIELD, 19TH C. Of characteristic form made of handforged riveted steel with twisted leather handle and two stripes on the back, first half of the 19th century. Condition: Very good. Diameter: 8 1/2 in., 22 cm. Estimate: $500-750

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LOT 147

SET OF TWO CAUCASIAN DAGGER SCABBARDS 1. Persian scabbard covered in later replaced brown leather. Dimensions: 17 3/8 in. 2. Turkish dagger scabbard covered with dark brown velvet, low silver mount. Condition: Good. 1. Overall length: 17 1/4 in., 348 cm., 2. Overall length: 11 3/4 in., 30 cm. Estimate: $100-150

LOT 148

SET OF TWO CAUCASIAN DAGGER SCABBARDS 1. Wooden scabbard covered in dark brown leather mounted in low grade silver. 2. Persian scabbard wrapped in dark blue cloth mounted in repoussed brass. Condition: Good. 1. Overall length: 15 in. 2. Overall length: 11 1/2 in. Estimate: $100-125

LOT 149

CAUCASIAN DAGGER WITH GILT BLADE, 19TH C. Caucasian dagger with diamond shaped double edged pointy blade richly decorated with gold inlay on one side. Horn grip with two steel rivets. Condition: Good, scabbard missing. Overall length: 19 1/2 in., 49 cm. blade: 15 5/8 in., 39 1/2 cm. Estimate: $250-400

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LOT 150

SET OF TWO TURKISH SHASHKA SWORD SCABBARDS 1. Covered in black leather stitched with copper wire, decorated with silver mounts finished with niello work. Two fittings are equipped with hinged loose suspension rings. 2. Covered with brown leather mounted in low grade silver fittings. Condition: Very good. 1. Overall length: 35 1/2 in., 89 cm. 2. Overall length: 36 in., 92 cm. Estimate: $200-300

LOT 151

TURKISH DAGGER SCABBARD WITH SILVER MOUNTS Large Turkish dagger scabbard mounted in silver with nielloed ball at the tip and single turquoise on the silver chape. Wooden scabbard is covered with black velvet. Condition: Good with velvet later replaced. Silver ball has a dent. Overall length: 23 1/2 in., 60 cm. Estimate: $100-150

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LOT 152

CAUCASIAN DAGGER (KAMA) IN SILVER MOUNTS Caucasian dagger (kama) in silver mounts decorated with engraving and niello work. Etched double edged pointy blade with two wide fullers on each side. Very good, minor velvet loss on scabbard. Condition: Scabbard cloth is slightly worn. Overall length: 22 1/2 in., 59 cm., blade: 16 in., 40 cm. Estimate: $1500-1750

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LOT 153

CAUCASIAN SHASHKA SWORD Caucasian shashka with European blade, pommel of the characteristic eared form made of silver decorated with engraving and niello, stamped with Imperial Russian assayer marks. Condition: Very good with scabbard missing. Overall length: 36 1/2 in., 93 cm., blade: 30 3/4 in., 78 cm. Estimate: $1200-1500

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LOT 154

TWO KNIVES RUSSIAN AND FINNISH 1. Puukko knife in its original leather scabbard with slightly curved single edged blade and horn hilt. 2. Russian folding knife, 19th c. with thick single edged blade, brass grip with wooden scales. Condition: Good. 1. Overall length: 8 1/2 in., 22 cm. 2. Overall length: 7 in., 18 cm. Estimate: $100-150

LOT 155

CAUCASIAN BEBUT DAGGER IN SILVER MOUNTS, 19TH C. Small Caucasian dagger bebut in silver mounts. Diamond shaped double edged pointed blade. Walrus grip with two silver rivets. Wooden scabbard wrapped in dark blue velvet mounted in silver decorated with niello. Condition: Very good. Overall length: 10 1/2 in., 27 cm., blade: 6 7/8 in., 17 1/2 cm. Estimate: $400-500

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LOT 157

CAUCASIAN DAGGER WITH GOLD INLAY, 19TH C. Rare Caucasian dagger (Dagestan) with double edged pointy blade decorated with gold inlay with single groove on each side. Hilt is curved of walrus decorated with gold inlay with two gilded steel rivets and bottom fitting. Wooden scabbard covered with black leather gilded steel chape and throat. Original leather strap connecting chape and top fitting. Condition: Very good, blade has minor pittings. Overall length: 22 1/2 in., (57 cm), blade: 16 1/2 in., (42 cm). Estimate: $1500-2000

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LOT 156

RARE CAUCASIAN DAGGER (KAMA) FOR A BOY, 19TH C. A Caucasian dagger with double edged pointy blade with short single groove on each side. Horn grip with steel rivets. Wooden scabbard covered with black sheep leather (leather restoration at the bottom of the scabbard). Steel mounts and ball at the tip. First half of the 19th c. Condition: Very good. Overall length: 14 in., 35 cm., blade: 9 in, 23 cm. Estimate: $500-750

LOT 158

CAUCASIAN, GEORGIAN KHEVSUR KNIFE, 19TH C. Characteristic Georgian, Khevsur Region dagger with utility knife. Single edged steel blade with one narrow fuller on each side. Maker’s mark. Horn grip with ivory pommel. Utility knife with horn grip and ivory pommel. Wooden scabbard wrapped in dark brown leather. Steel chape with engraved lion, snake and floral motif. Condition: Excellent. Overall length: 13 1/2 in., 34 1/2 cm., blade: 7 5/8 in., 19 1/2 cm. Estimate: $250-350

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LOT 159

A MASSIVE CAUCASIAN DAGGER WITH GILDED BLADE AND SILVER MOUNTS Beautiful 19th cen. Caucasian dagger with thick well forged blade decorated with gold inlay with deep single fuller on each side. Wooden scabbard covered with original red velvet with steel chape and silver throat decorated with niello. Solid walrus ivory grip with two silver rivets decorated with niello. Condition: Good, scabbard velvet is slightly worn. Overall length: 21 in., 25 cm., blade: 15 1/4 in., 39 cm. Estimate: $1000-1500

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LOT 160

SILVER MOUNTED CAUCASIAN KINJAL BEBUT, 19TH C. Very nice Caucasian boy’s dagger (bebut) with curved double edged blade with single groove on both sides. Walrus grip with two silver nielloed rivets. Wooden scabbard covered with black leather mounted in nielloed silver decorated with floral design. Condition: Very good to excellent, some leather wear on the back of the scabbard. Overall length: 13 in., 33 cm., blade: 9 1/8 in., 23 cm. Estimate: $700-900

LOT 162

LARGE CAUCASIAN DAGGER BEBUT WITH GILT MOUNTS, 19TH C. Nice Caucasian dagger (bebut) with slightly curved double edged pointy blade with single groove on each side. Grip scales are made of walru and bull horn fastened with two steel gilded rivets. Wooden scabbard covered with black leather. Condition: Very good, blade is slightly pitted. Overall length: 17 1/4 in., 44 cm., blade: 11 5/8 in., 29 1/2 cm. Estimate: $600-750

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LOT 161

CAUCASIAN SHASHKA SWORD Caucasian shashka with large silver pommel decorated with deep engraving finished with niello. 18th century European blade with etching at the forte on both sides. No scabbard. Condition: Very good, scabbard missing. Overall: 36 in., blade: 30 in., forte: 1 3/8 in. Estimate: $1000-1200

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LOT 163

CAUCASIAN DAGGER KAMA WITH STEEL MOUNTS AND SILVER INLAY, 19TH C. Massive dagger, thick and heavy double edged pointy blade with a groove on each side, with arabic inscriptions. Horn grip with two steel rivets decorated with silver inlay. Wooden scabbard covered with black leather, and Thick steel mounts with silver inlay. Condition: Very good. Overall length: 27 1/4; blade: 20 1/8; forte: 1 7/8 Estimate: $700-1000

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LOT 164

CAUCASIAN SILVER MOUNTED SHASHKA 1871 Caucasian shashka with 18th c. European curved with two wide fullers on each side, The blade is decorated with etching at forte. Characteristic silver eared grip decorated with engraving and niello. Wooden scabbard wrapped in black leather with silver mounts decorated with floral design made with niello. Condition: Very good. Overall length: 38 in., 97 cm., blade: 31 1/2 in., 80 cm. Estimate: $1500-2000

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LOT 165

CAUCASIAN SHASHKA WITH SILVER MOUNTS, 19TH C. Caucasian shashka with 18th c. European blade decorated with etching. Single edged curved blade with three narrow fullers on each side. Silver eared grip and scabbard mounts decorated with niello. Original leather suspension belt with silver mounts. Condition: Very good. Overall length: 37 in., 94 cm., blade: 30 in., 76 cm. Estimate: $3500-4500

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LOT 166

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN, PERSIAN OR DAGGER KAMA SHORTSWORD WITH GILDED BLADE, 19TH C. Caucasian dagger (kama) with double edged pointy blade with single groove on each side. The blade is decorated with gold and silver inlay on both sides. The grip is made of horn mounted in nielloed silver. The scabbard is made of wood mounted in heavy nielloed silver. Condition: Good with scabbard velvet replaced. Overall length: 26 in., 57 cm., blade: 19 1/2 in., 49 cm. Estimate: $900-1100

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LOT 167

CAUCASIAN (GEORGIAN) DAGGER KAMA WITH SILVER MOUNTS Nice Caucasian dagger with wide double edged pointy blade of Damascus steel with thick fuller on each side. The characteristic hilt curved of walrus and decorated with two silver rivets with niello finish. Wooden scabbard wrapped black leather. Silver chape and throat decorated with floral design made with deep engraving and niello finish. Second half of the 19th c. Condition: Excellent overall, scabbard leather has minor scratches. Overall length: 20 3/4 in., 53 cm, blade: 14 3/4 in., 38 cm. Estimate: $1000-1500

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LOT 168

CAUCASIAN BELT CARTRIDGES WITH SILVER TOPS, 19TH C. A nice set of 20 wooden Caucasian 19th cen. silver-mounted belt cartridges with matching engraved and nielloed tops. Condition: Excellent. Overall length: 4 1/2 in., 11 1/2 cm. Estimate: $450-550

LOT 169

CAUCASIAN BELT CARTRIDGES WITH SILVER TOPS, 19TH C. A nice set of 18 wooden Caucasian 19th cen. silver-mounted belt cartridges with matching engraved and nielloed tops. Condition: Excellent. Overall length: 4 1/2 in., 11 1/2 cm. Estimate: $400-500

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LOT 170

CAUCASIAN BELT OF SILVER THREADED FABRIC, 19TH C. Caucasian belt, 19th cen. silver coloured woven belt with niello silver clasps and fittings with dagger lock in the manner of the Caucasus. Assay mark and maker’s mark, part rubbed, on dagger. Condition: Very good with some age to it. Length: 23 in., 58 cm. Estimate: $300-400

LOT 171

IMPERIAL RUSSIAN OR CAUCASIAN SILVER BELT WITH BUCKLE Entirely made of solid gilt silver decorated with niello and filigree work. The buckle is marked with Russian zolotnik 84 and two Cyrillic letters “AD”. Total weight: 13.3 Oz., 378 gr. Condition: Very good to excellent. Overall length: 32 in., 82 cm., buckle: 6 in., 15 cm. Estimate: $450-500

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LOT 172

SET OF 9 CAUCASIAN BELT CARTRIDGES WITH GILT SILVER TOPS A set of 9 Caucasian wooden belt cartridges with silver tops decorated with filigree work. Condition: Very good, two silver tops are missing. Length: 4 1/2 in., 11 cm. Estimate: $250-400

LOT 173

CAUCASIAN SOLID GILDED SILVER BELT Caucasian ceremonial (wedding) dilt silver belt with nice filigree work, second half of the 19th century. All links are stamped with Imperial Russian hallmarks. Total weight: 17 Oz., 454 Gr. Condition: Excellent. Overall length: 27 in., 69 cm. Estimate: $500-750

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LOT 174

RUSSIAN CAUCASIAN SILVER NIELLO PIPE, 19TH C. Rare Caucasian 19th c. smoking pipe made of solid silver decorated with niello work. Condition: Excellent. Overall length: 7 1/2 in., 19 cm. Estimate: $400-500

LOT 175

A PAIR OF RUSSIAN GILDED AND ENAMELED HAND CUFFLINKS, 19TH C. Rare Russian pair of cufflinks made of gilded bronze with enamel top as Russian Pavlovsky Grenadier Regiment. Condition: Excellent. Dimensions: 7/8 in. (23 mm.) Estimate: $800-1000

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LOT 176

VERY FINE REPOUSSE BRASS INDO ARAB JAMBIYA, 19TH C. Indo-Arab from Kutch, India. The copper-gilt scabbard and waisted-hilt with embossed floral decoration. The scabbard has a large bulbous finial. Double edged curved pointed blade with thick rib in the middle. 19th cen. Condition: Good. Overall length: 12 1/2 in., 32 cm., blade: 7 in., 18 cm. Estimate: $500-750

LOT 177

KNIFE FROM THE ISLAND OF CRETE IN THE MEDITERRANEAN, 19TH C. Knife from the island of Crete in the Mediterranean. Engraved and dated blade to 1314 (1896 in the Gregorian calendar). The handle is made of black horn grips widening toward the pommel in a form of split ears. The bolster and grip strap are engraved silver . A small tweezers with ivory head is inserted at the pommel side of the grip. Wood scabbard covered with green dyed leather with the original spiral stitching. Condition: Very good to excellent. Overall length: 14 1/2 in., 372 cm., blade: 8 in., 20 cm. Estimate: $550-700

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LOT 178

QAJAR DAGGER KHANJAR WITH WOOTZ BLADE, 19TH C. Qajar period dagger with all steel mounts mid to late 19th c. with an absolute stunner of a wootz blade with gold inlay and chiseled figure at forte, earlier blade probably mid 18th C. Condition: Very good to excellent. Overall length: 16 1/4 in., 41 cm., blade: 10 5/8 in., 27 cm. Estimate: $800-1000

LOT 179

EXECUTIONER’S PALA, SYRIA Executioner’s pala, Syria, late 19th - early 20th cc. A massive example made for execution, the steel mounts inlaid with silver in geometrical patterns, with dark wood grips and massive blade with expanded back edge and silver inlay inscriptions. In its scabbard mounted en suite with fabric covering and tasseled suspension cords. Condition: Good overall. Total length: 43 1/4 in. ( 110 cm), blade: 35 in.(89 cm) Estimate: $500-600

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LOT 180

CAUCASIAN NIELLOED SILVER PRIMING FLASK, 19TH C. Made of nielloed silver of flattened triangular shape highly decorated priming flask. This example was made in Dagestan in the second half of the 19th century. Provenance: The Richard R. Wagner Jr. Collection of Fine Eastern Weapons by Oliver S. Pinchot, p. 153, fig. 7-34 Condition: Excellent. Overall: 4 in. 10 cm Estimate: $1000-1500

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LOT 181

PERSIAN KINJAL DAGGER IN SILVER MOUNTS, 19TH C. Persian dagger with double edged blade covered with etched Arabic inscriptions on one side. Low grade embossed silver mounts and hilt decorated with floral motif. The hilt is mounted with two turquoise decorative rivets. Wooden scabbard is covered with original dark red (brownish) velvet. Condition: Good overall. Overall length: 19 7/8 in., 50 1/2 cm, blade: 13 1/2 in., 34 cm. Estimate: $300-400

LOT 182

INDIAN DAGGER WITH CRYSTAL HILT AS TIGER HEAD Indian dagger with Damascus blade and with crystal hilt curved as a tiger head. The Damascus steel blade is decorated with gold inlay cartouche. Steel mount decorated with gold koftgari work. Condition: Very good. Overall length: 13 in., blade: 9 in. Estimate: $225-250

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LOT 183

LARGE ASIAN AFGHAN KHYBER KNIFE WITH BONE GRIP, 19TH C. A nice solid and old Afghan khyber knife of traditional design. The cutting steel blade with the edge faceted. Good condition old example, dating to the 19th century. Condition: Very good. Overall length: 17 in., 43 cm. Estimate: $150-250

LOT 184

SOVIET MEDAL FOR DEVELOPMENT OF NON-BLACK EARTH REGION This medal was established on September 30, 1977, about 25,000 medals were issued. Condition: Very good. Estimate: $100-200

LOT 185

INDO-PERSIAN ETCHED CEREMONIAL SHIELD A large antique 18th century Islamic Indo Persian steel shield Separ – Dhal. Of circular convex form, etched over its entire surface with sixteen figures of Persian nobles, accompanied by lions on a foliate ground. The border adorned by eight oval cartouches containing Arabic calligraphic script, an extreme edge reinforced by an applied brass band. A centre set with four domed bosses, with bolts on the back for a rope (to hold the shield). Condition: Excellent. Diameter: 19 in., 49 cm. Estimate: $300-500

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LOT 186

EXCAVATED MONGOLIAN OR KHAZAR SWORD, 10TH C. 10th century excavated sword probably of Mongol or Khazar origin. Condition: Blade tip is broken off. Overall length: 30 in., 76 cm., blade: 27 1/4 in.,690 cm. Estimate: $1000-1500

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LOT 187

INDIAN PESH KABZ DAGGER, 19TH C. A peshkabz with recurved T-section blade, characteristic hilt with two-piece riveted composition grips, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard. Condition: Good, no scabbard. Overall length: 15 in., 38 cm., blade: 10 5/8 in., 27 cm. Estimate: $100-150

LOT 188

INDO-PERSIAN CEREMONIAL TRIDENT WITH GILT, 19TH C. Made of iron, with three prongs; straight, double-edged cusp at the center, the ones at the sides are slightly curved, featuring undulated edges. Richly etched with floral motifs and gold inlay. Shaft is covered with green brocade, terminates with brass tip. Condition: Excellent, shaft is a later addition. Height: 58 in., 148 cm. Estimate: $500-750

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LOT 189

OTTOMAN GREEK SABER WITH DAMASCUS BLADE, 19TH C. With curved Damascus steel single edged pointy blade. Low grade embossed silver scabbard with two loose suspension rings. Low grade silver hilt with crossguard connected to the pommel with silver chain with silver filigree ball. Condition: Good overall, scabbard has a few small dents. Overall length: 36 1/2 in., (93 cm), blade: 31 in., (79 cm). Estimate: $3500-4000

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LOT 190

19TH C. PERSIAN DAGGER WITH GILD Persian dagger with pointy single edged blade, steel gilded grip and wooden scabbard wrapped in black leather with steel mounts decorated with gold inlay. Condition: Very good to excellent. Overall length: 11 1/8 in., 29 1/2 cm., blade: 6 5/8 in., 18 cm. Estimate: $500-700

LOT 191

SYRIAN SHAMSHIR WITH ARABIC INSCRIPTIONS Syrian shamshir with wide curved blade entirely covered with etched arabic inscriptions on both sides, brass cross guard, wooden grip with brass pommel and replaced brass wire. Condition: Good with grip wire replaced, no scabbard. Overall length: 36 in., 92 cm., blade: 31 1/2 in., 80 cm. Estimate: $200-400

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LOT 192

PERSIAN KHANJAR DAGGER WITH DAMASCUS BLADE, 19TH C. 19th c. Persian khanjar (jambiya) dagger with Damascus blade decorated with etching at forte. Wooden scabbard covered with original black leather, mounted with bone ball at the tip. Beautifully carved bone grip. Condition: Very good. Overall length: 16 in., 40 cm., blade: 11 in., 28 cm. Estimate: $750-1000

LOT 193

GREEK DAGGER WITH SILVER MOUNTS, 19TH C. Greek dagger with curved double edged pointy blade of flattened diamond shape. Steel chiseled pommel decorated with silver inlay. Wooden scabbard mounted in repousse low grade silver with floral design. Condition: Good with silver loss on the hilt.. Overall length: 15 5/8 in., 39 1/2 cm., blade: 8 1/2 in., 22 cm. Estimate: $300-400

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LOT 194

RARE CHERKESSIAN HELMET, 19TH C. Rare Circassian helmet of conical form with nielloed silver decorative plates and chain mail. The helmet shape is similar to the Turkish Chichak. Condition: Very good overall with patina over steel helmet surface, chain mail is slightly rusted. Estimate: $6500-7000

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LOT 195

FINE SILVER MOUNTED CENTRAL ASIAN KARD DAGGER, 19TH C. Fine 18th-19th cc. Central Asian nielloed kard dagger. Bone grip scales. Damascus blade with brass decoration at forte. A beautiful late 18th through early 19th cc. Typical for Bukharian gunsmiths from the Caucasus region through Uzbekistan. The pommel has silver coin attached to it by twisted silver wire. Very fine condition. Condition: Very good, blade has floss. Overall length: 18 in., 46 cm., blade: 10 1/2 in., 27 cm. Estimate: $2500-2750

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LOT 196

AFGHAN PULWAR SWORD Afghan pulwar sword late 19th early 20th c., the iron hilt if finely chiseled, conventional down-turn quillons with stylised dragon-head finals. Embossed leather scabbard with steel chapes. Dimensions: overall 35 1/2 in., blade 29 in., forte: 1 1/2 in Condition: Good, with some pitting on the blade. Overall length: 36 in., 92 cm., blade: 29 in., 74 cm. Estimate: $300-400

LOT 198

18TH C. ASIAN WAR MACE Rare early Central Asian fighting mace, wearing a massive solid steel head which exhibits great deal of rich patina and fine pitting throughout with few areas of original steel color still showing through. Mounted on the later wooden shaft showing considerable age wear to the red painted finish. Rare and very early Asian staff weapon which was capable of delivering devastating blows against knights, injuring the warrior without even penetrating through heavy armor. Condition: Good wit some paint lost on the shaft. Overall length: 26 1/4 in., 69.5 cm., head: 6 1/4 in. Estimate: $500-700

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LOT 197

19TH C. TURKISH SHAMSHIR WITH WOOTZ BLADE Turkish (Ottoman Empire) shamshir saber with characteristic form frip. Steel cross guard and mounts decorated with gold inlay. Wooden scabbard wrapped in black leather stitched with brass wire. Damascus steel curved single edged blade with long narrow fuller on each side. Overall length: 37 1/2 in., blade length: 31 7/8. Condition: Very good. Overall length: 37 1/2 in., 95 cm., blade: 32 in., 82 cm. Estimate: $1250-1750

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LOT 199

RARE IMPERIAL RUSSIAN COSSACK PIKE OR LANCE HEAD Very rare Imperial Russian cavalry pike M. 1910. Ref.: Kulinskiy, Russia Edged Weapons, Atlant Publisher, 2005, p. 370, fig. 284 Condition: Good with some pitting. Overall length: 5 5/8 in., 14 1/2 cm. Estimate: $500-750

LOT 200

CENTRAL ASIAN KARD KNIFE WITH ETCHED BLADE Nice Central Asian kard or accrued life armor piecing. Single edged pointy blade with tip reinforced for armor piercing. Etched and gilt blade at forte. Bone grip scales, etched and gilt grip rip, late 19th - early 20th cc. Condition: Excellent. Overall length: 15 1/2 in., 39 cm., blade: 10 1/2 in., 27 cm. Estimate: $150-200

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LOT 201

INDIAN TABARZINE SADDLE AXE WITH DAGGER, 19TH C. Nice silver-plated Indian tabarzine saddle axe with dagger screw in the shaft. Sharp curved edge decorated with silver inlaid geometric design, late 19th c. Condition: Good with some silver loss. Overall length: 22 1/2 in., blade: 6 1/2 in. Estimate: $500-700

LOT 203

PERSIAN KHANJAR WITH CURVED BONE HANDLE, 19TH C. With curved double edged wootz steel blade with pronounced rib in the middle. Nicely curved bone pommel. Condition: Good, no scabbard. Overall length: 12 1/2 in, 32 cm., blade: 8 1.2 in., 21 cm. Estimate: $400-500

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LOT 202

INDO-PERSIAN TABARZINE AXE Persian Tabarzine or saddle axe. Heavy blade nicely chiseled with flowers and animal images and with gold inlay. Very good condition with slight pitting on the shaft. Dimensions: overall 24 in. Condition: Good overall, steel shaft has dents on the surface. Overall length: 24 in., 64 cm. Estimate: $750-1000

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LOT 204

PERSIAN KHANJAR DAGGER WITH DAMASCUS BLADE Bone hilt of characteristic form decorated with curving depicting figures and Arabic inscriptions on the bottom and top. Double edged curved pointy blade of Damascus steel with pronounced rib at the center. Condition: Very good, no scabbard. Overall length: 14 in., 35 1/2 cm., blade: 9 1/2 in., 25 cm. Estimate: $500-600

LOT 205

PAIR OF INDO PERSIAN CEREMONIAL FORKS, 19TH C. Made of hand-forged steel, richly decorated with floral motifs. Shafts are solid wood wrapped in brocade at the top. Condition: Good with shafts as later replacement. Height: 78 in., 198 cm. Estimate: $600-800

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LOT 207

BAGH NAKH INDIA 19TH C. Rare and interesting Bagh Nakh, Indian, early 19 C. or earlier. Composed of several small and curved blades on a connecting bar and rings for the fingers. This exemplar had four claw blades and two longer dagger style blades. Both the blades and the bar are decorated with gold inlay work and inscriptions. Condition: Excellent. Overall length: 23 in., 58 cm., blade: 17 in., 43 cm. Estimate: $1000-1250

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LOT 206

THAI SCEPTER, 19TH C. Very fine scepter, Thai, late 19 C. includes a concealed blade of triangular hollow ground cross section. The handle is brass set with many colored gemstones. The scabbard is steel covered with finely engraved silver. Overall 20 1/2 in., blade: 8 1/4 in. Condition: Very good with some of the gem stones missing. Overall length: 20 1/2 in., 52 cm., blade: 8 in., 20 cm. Estimate: $500-7500

LOT 208

AYDA KATTI OF THE COORG PEOPLE FROM THE SOUTH WEST COASTAL Ayda Katti of the Coorg people from the South West coastal area of India. The blade is sickle shaped. Massive brass bolster. Carved horn handle checkered around the grips area, with a kite shaped horn pommel. Condition: Excellent. Overall length: 23 in., 58 cm., blade: 17 in., 43 cm. Estimate: $500-600

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LOT 209

THAI ARMY DAGGER Thai Army Dagger, in mint unissued condition, no maker or any other marks. Nice detail and craftsmanship. Condition: Excellent. Overall length: 18 in., blade: 11 1/2 in. Estimate: $150-200

LOT 210

JAPANESE OFFICER’S NAVAL DIRK, MO 1883 Imperial Japanese Naval Officer Dagger, single edged blade with shark skin grip, brass mounts, scabbard paint is chipped. Condition: Good with scabbard chipped. Overall length: 15 7/8 in., 40 1/2 cm., blade: 10 in., 25 1/2 cm. Estimate: $200-250

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LOT 211

CHINESE DAGGER WITH BRASS MOUNTS, 19TH C. Late 19th c. Chinese dagger in the Jian sword style. The flattened diamond shape blade has seven gold dots on each side. The grip is of wood with brass pommel and crossguard. The scabbard is made of wood with lacquered finish. Brass mounts decorated with floral design. Condition: Wooden scabbard has multiple chips and cracks. Overall length: 24 1/2 in., 62 cm., blade: 16 in., 41 cm. Estimate: $150-300

LOT 212

AFRICAN TRIBAL CLUB OR AXE, 19TH C. Made of solid wood with a hook-alike head, probably African, 19th c. war club or axe. Condition: Wood is sound with minor cracks. Overall length: 20 in., 51 cm. Estimate: $50-75

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LOT 213

CAUCASIAN FLINTLOCK PISTOL WITH GILDED BARREL, 19TH C. Caucasian, Georgian flintlock pistol with gilded barrel with four silver bands stamped with Russian silver hallmarks, flintlock is richly decorated with gold inlay, wooden stock is covered with black leather, handle terminates with walrus butt with silver rosette and lose suspension ring. The grip is decorated with silver and niello work plates. Condition: Very good with expected wear. Overall length: 19 1/2 in., 49 1/2 cm. Estimate: $2250-2500

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LOT 214

A LURISTAN BRONZE SWORD Bronze Sword circa 9th -7th century B.C. Slightly curved with one wife rib, handle with eared pommel. Condition: Very good, rich patina. Overall length: 36 in., 92 cm. Estimate: $1000-1500

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LOT 215

A LURISTAN BRONZE SWORD Bronze Sword circa 9th -7th century B.C. Straight blade with four ribs, ribbed handle with eared pommel. Condition: Very good, rich patina. Overall length: 26 1/2 in., 67 1/2 cm. Estimate: $1000-1500

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LOT 216

A PAIR OF TURKISH FLINTLOCK SADDLE PISTOLS, 19TH C. A pair of Turkish flintlock pistols with gun-shaped butt dating: mid-19th c. Smooth, round barrels, one having a frame at the base, 13 and 16 mm cal.; miquelet locks with Arabic stamps; wooden full stocks both decorated with bone, dark horn, bone and brass inlay on the stock. Condition: Very good. Overall length: 20 in., 50 cm. Estimate: $2500-3500

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LOT 217

LARGE TURKISH FLINTLOCK PISTOL WITH STEEL MOUNTS 19th c. Turkish saddle flintlock pistol with nice steel mounts. Long round barrel is decorated with silver inlay. Original ram rod. Condition: Good with part of the stock broken off. Overall length: 24 in., 60 cm. Estimate: $300-450

LOT 218

TURKISH FLINTLOCK SADDLE PISTOL, 19TH C. With wooden stock decorated with bone inserts and butt, miquelet type lock is marked with a stamp with Arabic inscriptions. Smooth round barrel with one steel band at the end. Condition: Very good. Overall length: 20 in., 50 cm. Estimate: $350-400

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LOT 219

AUSTRIAN PERCUSSION PISTOL, 19TH C. With curved wooden stock terminated with steel butt. Percussion lock decorated with chiseled floral motif. Octagonal barrel marked “SPRINGER IN WIEN” on the top. Condition: Excellent. Overall length: 20 in., 50 cm. Estimate: $200-250

LOT 220

TURKISH FLINTLOCK PISTOL WITH SILVER MOUNTS, 19TH C. 19th c. Turkish flintlock pistol with silver and brass inlay over wooden stock. English made flintlock is in working order. Round barrel with etched decoration on the top.. Original brass mounted ramrod. Condition: Good, trigger guard is missing. Overall length: 18 in., 46 cm. Estimate: $300-350

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LOT 221

CAUCASIAN FLINTLOCK PISTOL WITH SILVER MOUNTS, 19TH C. Flintlock pistol, the Caucasus XVIII-XIX cc. Damascus steel round barrel probably of the Turkish origin. Silver mounts decorated with niello work. Flintlock is in working order. Wooden stock covered with original black leather, original steel ramrod. Condition: Very good to excellent. Overall length: 13 1/2 in., 34 1/2 cm. Estimate: $2500-2750

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LOT 222

PERCUSSION COSSACK TANNER PISTOL, LIEGE, BELGIUM, 19TH C. Pistols of this style were used by Cossacks during the later portion of the long Caucasian War (1817-1864) and other mid-19th century conflicts. For centuries, Cossack cavalrymen served vital roles including policing in the Russian Empire and helped Russia expand its reach. They were utilized in conflicts from the 18th century and into the 20th century. They were from primarily democratic and mostly autonomous militaristic communities. The pistol has Liege proof marks on the rifled barrel and is otherwise unmarked as is common with these pistols. The barrel has no sights and is fitted to the stock by three barrel bands. The pistol has a back action percussion lock and the distinctive Cossack style ball trigger and knob butt stock. The butt has a stud for a lanyard loop. Condition: Very good with minor chips on wooden stock. Overall length: 18 in, 46 cm. Estimate: $1000-1250

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LOT 223

GERMAN PERCUSSION PISTOL WITH NIELLOED MOUNTS, 19TH C. German percussion pistol with unusual metal mounts decorated with niello work. Percussion lock is in working order, decorated with engraved floral design. Octagonal Damascus steel barrel. Carved wooden stock. Second half of the 19th c. Condition: Good. Overall length: 14 in., 35 cm. Estimate: $300-500

LOT 224

19TH C. MOROCCAN SNAPHAUNCE RIFLE IN SILVER MOUNTS An ornately-decorated musket dating from the Ottoman Empire. This gun bears a 41” barrel and it measures 55 1/2” long overall. The stock is elaborately ornamented, sheathed in etched bone with silver studs, with extensive engraved silver trim on top and bottom. Where stock meets barrel one finds more silver trim, elaborately cut-out and engraved. Extensive silver decoration is present in front of and behind the silver trigger guard, which itself bears what appear to be two or three inlaid stones. No less than 16 wide ornately engraved silver bands tie the barrel to the stock for the length of the barrel. Condition: Very good. Overall length: 55 1/2 in., 141 cm., barrel: 41 in., 105 cm. Estimate: $400-500

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LOT 225

A RARE CAUCASIAN MIQUELET RIFLE FOR A BOY, GEORGIAN, 19TH C. The 23 inch octagonal barrel rifled in .52 caliber; breech section, tang and narrow barrel bands overlaid with panels of silver scrollwork. Miquelet lock of characteristic form, decorated with silver overlay and struck with a makerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mark, a cross crosslet, possibly indicative of a Georgian provenance. Full stock with long walrus ivory fore-end cap, the fore-end with bone wedge escutcheons and inlaid with three rows of silver and horn roundels, much in the Ottoman fashion; slender buttstock of oval section with walrus ivory butt and inlaid with numerous silver and horn roundels and with rows of silver studs. Ball trigger framed by bone panels. Illustrated on page 140 of Arms of the Paladins, Fine Eastern Weapons from the Richard R. Wagner Jr. Collection, by Oliver S. Pinchot. Condition: Very good to fine Undecorated portions of barrel with grey metal showing areas of staining/light pitting Minor losses to silver overlay Wedge aperture filled. Overall length: 35 in., 89 cm. Estimate: $2500-3500

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LOT 226

MOROCCO, EARLY 19TH C. SNAPHANCE OR AFEDALI RIFLE This very fine example of a Moroccan, early 19 c. snaphance or snaphaunce rifle from the Sous valley in Morocco, also known locally as Afedali. Long 49-inch barrel bound to the wood stock with five engraved silver bands. Snaphaunce type of lock is in working order. Wooden stock is decorated with silver inlay of floral motif. Ivory butt. A similar example may be found in Robert Elgood Firearms of the Islamic World, Page 71, Fig. 34. Condition: Excellent. Overall length: 63 1/2 in., 162 cm., barrel: 49 in., 125 cm. Estimate: $1500-2000

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LOT 227

19TH C. MACEDONIAN FLINTLOCK RIFLE Damascus steel barrel with six silver bands, decorated with brass inlay at the breech, wooden stock decorated with silver bosses and mother of pearl inlay, ivory mounted butt. Condition: Good overall, silver mount around the flintlock has minor dents. Estimate: $750-1000

LOT 229

A MOROCCAN FLINTLOCK RIFLE ADOPTED FOR A CHILD, 19TH C. With characteristic stock decorated with corals, bone and brass inlay of floral motif. A flintlock (in working order) decorated with silver inlay. Octogonal barrel of Damascus steel decorated with silver and brass inlay with Arabic inscriptions at the breech. Condition: Good with patina over the barrel. Overall length: 37 1/2 in., 95 cm., barrel: 23 1/2 in., 59 cm. Estimate: $750-1000

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LOT 228

19TH C. CAUCASIAN (CIRCASSIAN) FLINTLOCK RIFLE Caucasian flintlock rifle of Circassian type. Midnineteenth century. Long barrel and very fine tree root stock with walrus ivory butt, three large silver nielloed barrel bands. Round barrel, original ramrod. Caliber:12 mm. Flintlock is in working order. Condition: Very good. Overall length: 47 1/2 in, 120 cm., barrel: 35 in., 90 cm. Estimate: $3000-3500

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LOT 230

CAUCASIAN FLINTLOCK RIFLE WITH DAMASCUS STEEL BARREL AND GOLD INLAY, 19TH C. Caucasian flintlock rifle with Damascu s steel octagonal barrel decorated with gold inlay at the breech and end. The lock is richly decorated with gold inlay and in working order. Wooden stock with walrus ivory butt and inserts at the breech. and eight silver mount. The walrus butt is reinforced with a steel fitting in the shape of an arrow. Original ramrod. Condition: Very good. Overall length: 54 in., 137 cm., barrel: 41 in., 104 cm. Estimate: $3000-3500

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LOT 231

TRANSCAUCASIAN MIQUELET RIFLE WITH DAMASCUS STEEL BARREL, 19TH C. Transcaucasian or Persian miquelet rifle with beautiful round Damascus steel barrel decorated with gold inlay. The lock is decorated with gold inlay and in working order. Wooden stock with ivory butt is decorated with mother of pearl and brass rosettes and ivory inlays in geometrical design. Five silver bands around the barrel. Original steel ramrod. Condition: Very good. Overall length: 49 1/2 in., 126 cm., barrel: 38 in., 96 cm. Estimate: $3500-4000

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LOT 232

CUSTOM MADE WILLIAM EVANS CASE SHOTGUN CLEANING CASE Custom made WILLIAM EVANS Shotgun Cleaning Kit 12ga. in Black Leather Case an English style with trade label in heavy grain black leather and embossed gold foil. Case includes the following accessories. 1. Two parts rose wood cleaning rod - gently used (stamped William Evans) 2. Black leather pouch with pull through 12ga. (stamped William Evans) 3. EMPTY ! Black leather pouch for cleaning brushes (stamped William Evans) 5. Big William Evans Selvyt (new) 6. Pair snap caps 12ga stamped William Evans (new) 7. Set of three screwdrivers with rose wood handles stamped William Evans 8. Rose wood Striker block stamped William Evans 9. Extractor 12ga stamped William Evans 10. Paper box with patches (not opened) 11. Square Oil bottle stamped William Evans 12. William Evans Leather case label 13. Rose wood striker pot 14. Black leather case an English style. Condition: New. Dimensions: 18 3/4 in., 48 cm. by 7 1/2 in., 19 cm. Estimate: $900-1250

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LOT 233

VICTORIAN BREAST AND BACK ARMOR PLATES A set of Victorian front and back armor plates with embossed Fleur-de-lis in the style of the 16th century. Condition: Very good. Breast plate measures: 17 1/2 in., 44 1/2 cm. tall Estimate: $500-750

LOT 234

ISLAMIC GREEN BANNER, CA 1920 Islamic banner with hand sewn silver threaded crescent and five stars. The Arabic inscription reds: Condition: Good with expected wear. Dimensions: 24 in. by 20 in. (61 cm. by 51 cm.) Estimate: $500-750

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LOT 235

RUSSIAN MINIATURE BRONZE TSAR CANNON, 19TH C. Solid bronze miniature of the famous Moscow Kremlin Tsar Cannon by Liberikh, a monument of the Russian artillery casting art, cast in 1586 in Moscow, by the Russian master bronze caster Andrey Chokhov. Condition: Excellent condition with patina over the bronze surface. Dimensions: 6 1/2 in. by 4 1/2 in. (6 1/2 cm. by 4 1/5 cm.) Estimate: $3000-3500

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LOT 236

RUSSIAN TSAR ALEXANDER I BRONZE BUST, 19TH C. 19th century Russian bronze bust of Tsar Alexander I (Reign: 23 March 1801 – 1 December 1825). The bust is mounted on XXX round stand. Condition: Excellent condition. Dimensions: 6 1/2 in. by 4 1/2 in. (6 1/2 cm. by 4 1/5 cm.) Estimate: $1000-1200

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LOT 237

A RUSSIAN PATINATED BRONZE FIGURE OF A COSSACK WITH SABER, 19TH C. Rare Russian 19th c. bronze sculpture depicting a Ukrainian Cossack with saber of the 16th century. Cast by J. C. Hernick, Vienna, after the model by Stanislaw Lewandowski (1859-1940), second half of the 19th century. Provenance: Christie’s Interiors, 25 November 2014, London, South Kensington Condition: Excellent condition. Height: 26 in. (66 cm.) Estimate: $10000-12000

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LOT 238

LANCERAY BRONZE FIGURE OF MOUNTED COSSACK KISSING HIS GIRL, 1878 Sculpted by Yevgeny Alexandrovich Lanceray (St. Petersburg 1848 - 1886). Russian bronze group figure depicting a mounted Cossack kissing his girl goodbye. The composition is titled “Farewell Kiss”. Signed in Cyrillic on the bronze base. Бронзовая скульптурная композиция “Прощание казака”, модель Лансере, 1878 г. Condition: Excellent condition. Height: 17 in. (43 cm.), base: 8 in. by 7 in. (20 cm. by 18 cm.) Estimate: $20000-22000

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LOT 239

LANCERAY BRONZE FIGURE OF MOUNTED RUSSIAN WARRIOR (VITYAZ), 19TH C. On an oval naturalistic base, cast as a mounted bogatyr wearing a helmet and chain mail, holding a mace, his sword and axe at his side, seated on a horse with a chain from the bit to the saddle, signed on the base in Cyrillic ‘F SHOPEN’ Condition: Excellent condition. Height: 15 1/2 in. (39 1/2 cm.), base:11 in. by 5 in. (28 cm. by 13 cm.) Estimate: $15000-17500

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LOT 240

19TH C. BRONZE BUST OF YOUNG NAPOLEON 19th century French bronze of young Napoleon. Condition: Excellent condition. Dimensions: 9 1/2 in. (24 cm.) Estimate: $1200-1300

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LOT 241

RUSSIAN LITHOGRAPH DEPICTING MOUNTED COSSACK, 19TH C. A colored etchings of a mounted Cossack with a pike, 19th c., matted and framed, ca. 1900 Condition: Very good. Frame: 13 3/4 in. by 10 3/8 in. Estimate: $100-150

LOT 242

LITHOGRAPH DEPICTING CIRCASSIAN WARRIOR, 19TH C. A color lithograph depicting a mounted Circassian warrior (cossack), after a watercolor by Courboin Condition: Excellent. Dimensions (frame): 16 in. by 20 in. (40 1.2 cm. by 51 cm.) Estimate: $100-150

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LOT 243

LITHOGRAPH DEPICTING RUSSIAN IMPERIAL GUARD COSSACK, 19TH C. A color lithograph depicting a Russian Cossack of His Imperial Majesty Guard, after a watercolor by Courboin Condition: Excellent. Dimensions (frame): 16 in. by 20 in. (40 1.2 cm. by 51 cm.) Estimate: $100-150

LOT 244

A COLOR LITHOGRAPH OF RUSSIAN SHARPSHOOTER, XI C. A color lithograph depicting a Russian sharpshooter of His Imperial Majesty Battalion, after a watercolor by Courboin Condition: Excellent. Dimensions (frame): 16 in. by 20 in. (40 1.2 cm. by 51 cm.) Estimate: $100-150

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LOT 245

RUSSIAN IMPERIAL LITHOGRAPH OF MOUNTED COSSACKS A colored etchings of a mounted Cossack Esaul at the head of the patrol by Louis Vallet (1856-1940), matted and framed, ca. 1900 Condition: Very good. Frame: 13 3/4 in. by 10 3/8 in. (35 cm. by 26 cm.) Estimate: $100-150

LOT 246

RUSSIAN IMPERIAL LITHOGRAPH OF MOUNTED KETTLE DRUMMER A colored etchings of mounted Cossacks with pikes by a telegraph pole, 19th c., matted and framed, ca. 1900 Condition: Very good. Frame: 13 3/4 in. by 10 3/8 in. (35 cm. by 26 cm.) Estimate: $100-150

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LOT 247

RUSSIAN IMPERIAL LITHOGRAPH A colored etchings of a mounted cuirassier kettle drummer, 19th c., matted and framed, ca. 1900 Condition: Very good. Frame: 13 3/4 in. by 10 3/8 in. (35 cm. by 26 cm.) Estimate: $100-150

LOT 248

RUSSIAN IMPERIAL LITHOGRAPH A colored etchings depicting Russian hussar officers charging, 19th c., matted and framed, ca. 1900 Condition: Very good. Frame: 13 3/4 in. by 10 3/8 in. (35 cm. by 26 cm.) Estimate: $100-150

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LOT 249

RUSSIAN IMPERIAL LITHOGRAPH A colored etchings of a standing Russian garde du corps, 19th c., matted and framed, ca. 1900. Condition: Very good. Frame: 13 3/4 in. by 10 3/8 in. (35 cm. by 26 cm.) Estimate: $100-150

LOT 250

RUSSIAN IMPERIAL GUARD OFFICER LITHOGRAPH, 1830 Russian lithograph by Belousov, Lev Alexandrovich (1806-1854), 1830. On the bottom in French the title reads as: Non-commissioned officer and private of the Life Guard Regiment. Condition: Excellent. Paper: 16 1/2 in. by 12 in. (frame: 26 1/2 in. by 21 in.) Estimate: $200-300

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LOT 251

RUSSIAN IMPERIAL LITHOGRAPH OF MOUNTED COSSACK OFFICER A Colored etching of a Mounted Cossack by John Augustus Atkinson, published on February 1st, 1804, London. Condition: Excellent. Paper: 12 in. by 9 1/2 in. (frame: 18 1/2 in. by 15 1/2 in.) Estimate: $200-300

LOT 252

COLORED ENGRAVING BY BELLANGE OF FRENCH HUSSAR, 4TH REG. Engraving in colors by Hte. BELLANGÉ - “Houzards du Nord, (4th Regiment)”, Engraving, number 46 of the Northern Hussars, (4th Regiment), from the series of the Uniforms of the Royal French Army. Condition: Excellent. Paper: 12 in. by 9 1/2 in. (frame: 18 1/2 in, by 15 1/2 in.) Estimate: $150-200

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LOT 253

RUSSIAN TSAR OFFICER SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH, CA 1900 This signed photograph depicts Russian Imperial cavalry office (Imperial Guard) in double-headed helmet with broad sword. The inscription reads as: “To Morly darling in remembrance of good time spent together, Dima” Condition: Good, frame chipped. Dimensions (frame): 8 1/4 in. by 11 in. Estimate: $100-150

LOT 254

RUSSIAN EDGED WEAPONS, BY ALEKSANDER KULINSKY Russian Edged Weapons, by Alexander Kulinsky. St. Petersburg, C. 2005. 581 pages in Russian. 10 1/2” x 8” x 1 3/4”. Hard cover. Main reference book on Russian Edged Weaponry by the famous expert Alexander Kulinsky. In-depth descriptions of hundreds of Russian and Soviet weapons including daggers, swords, bayonets, combat knives and pikes. The book includes a large chapter on weapon makers marks, with extremely detailed, previously unpublished data on quantities of particular weapons produced by top manufacturers in different years. Hundreds of beautiful, large format color photographs and period drawings. This is the ultimate reference book on the subject. Brand new. Condition: New. Estimate: $75-150

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INSCRIBED EDGED WEAPONS, BY ALEKSANDER KULINSKY Inscribed Russian Blades, Aleksandr Kulinsky, C 2011, St Petersburg. Russian text hardcover, 8” x 10 ½”x 1 ¾” format, 626 pages. The book on presentation and award edged weapons of all kinds, from ceremonial swords to combat shashkas and kinjals. Large number of high quality color photos of the weapons and period photographs. The book is also a helpful guide on Russian edged weapons in general. Lots of close-up photos of the inscriptions and decorations (Orders of St. Anne. St. George, award inscriptions). Brand new in mint condition. Condition: New. Estimate: $75-150

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HUNT IN THE WORKS OF RUSSIAN MASTERS, THE MEDALLIC ART, BY I. TUMANOV Hunt in the Works of Russian Masters. C. 2013, St Petersburg, 264 pages in Russian with English titles for all illustrations. The book offers information on the organization of hunting in Russia from 1862 to mid 20th century. The book introduces over 380 rare and interesting examples of badges, tokens, and prizes from private collections. Condition: brand new. Condition: New. Estimate: $60-75

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EDGED WEAPONS OF THE KUBAN COSSACKS, BY BORIS FROLOV Edged Weapons of the Kuban Cossacks, Boris Frolov, 2009, Krasnodar. In Russian. Hardcover, 320 pages. Extremely well illustrated and interesting book on Kuban Cossacks edged weapon. Color illustrations. Great reference material on the subject. Condition: New. Estimate: $60-75

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ARMS OF WESTERN EUROPE BY EFIMOV & RYMSHA The authors – Sergey Efimov, PhD (History), a deputy chief of Military Historical Museum of Artillery, Engineers and Signal Corps (Saint-Petersburg) for scientific-educational and exhibiting departments. The book is dedicated to the history of arms, their deployment and production within countries across Western Europe in XV-XVII centuries. The key source, that served as the basis for the book, was the utmost excellent collection of arms and armours of Military Historical Museum of Artillery, Engineers and Signal Corps (Saint-Petersburg). Condition: New. Estimate: $60-75

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WAR CAPITAL OF THE RUSSIAN EMPIRE IN PHOTOGRAPHS “The military capital of the Russian Empire. In the photographs of the late XIX - early XX century “- a book album on the military history of St. Petersburg and Russia. The author of 275 photographs given in the publication is Karl Bulla, who had the official status of photographer of the Military and Maritime Department. Illustrations are scientifically pro annotated and provided with necessary comments. Their list is given at the end of the book in English. The materials are provided by the Central State Archive of Cinema and Photo Record Documents of St. Petersburg. In the book 7 chapters, telling about the composition and number of military units, the formation of regiments, military educational institutions, the daily life of the military, the appearance of the navy and aviation in Russia. Much attention is paid to architectural buildings - monuments of military glory, the buildings of officers’ meetings, regimental cathedrals and others. The documentary materials of the publication include travel notes, fragments from books, memoirs of servicemen, notes from diaries, information from sources of periodicals. This edition is reprinted for the third time. Condition: New. Estimate: $60-75

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ARMOR FROM ANCIENT TO MODERN TIMES The author and illustrator have drawn upon the world’s most renowned collections, both privately held and in museums, to tell the complete story of the development of defensive armor. The armor of each historical period is carefully described, with considerable attention to how the armor evolved and its practical function in the battlefield tactics of the time. A detailed account is given of how European armor was influenced by, and in turn influenced, armor from the Middle East and Asia by Petr Klucina and Pavol Pevny, 133 pages, well illustrated in color, cloth, dj. Condition: New. Estimate: $25-30

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SWORDS AND BLADES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION The book illustrates over 700 historic edged weapons as it traces the history of the weapons used by both sides in America’s War for Independence. The book includes swords, halberds, bayonets, knives, axes and other bladed arms and tools. Descriptive text for each weapon includes measurements and other significant details.By George C. Newman. Condition: Very good. Estimate: $25-30

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BOOK ON AWARD MEDALS OF THE XVIII-XIX CC. FOR COSSACKS Solid reference on the award medals of the XVIII - XIX cc for Russian Cossacks by Valery Durov. The book is well illustrated, text is Russian. Published by Odigitria publishing house in Kiev, Ukraine in 2000, out of print, ISBN 966-95501-1-4 Condition: Very good. Estimate: $25-30

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BOOK: JANISSARY BY VVEDENSKY By Georgy Vvedensky, PhD, a chief of military history department of State Museum-Preserve “Tsarskoe Selo”. The monograph is devoted to the elite troops of the Ottoman Empire the Janissary Corps. On the basis of little-known first- hand sources, kept within museum collections from Russian and abroad, the information on the origins of the Janissary Corps, its structure and organisation, ammunition, weaponry and symbolism, is gathered all in one publication. Condition: Excellent. Estimate: $25-30

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FOREIGN LEGIONS OF THE 3RD REICH, VOL 4 Book on Foreign Legions of the Third Reich:Vol 4: Poland, the Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania, Free India, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland and Russia By David Littlejohn. Condition: Very good. Estimate: $50-60

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THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO SOVIET ORDERS AND MEDALS, MCDANIEL AND SCHMITT The Comprehensive Guide to Soviet Orders and Medals, McDaniel and Schmitt, 1997. In English, 409 pages, large 12” x 9” hardcover with dust jacket. This book is the first of its kind to catalog by type, variation and serial number, the wide variety of Soviet orders and medals. The book explains the history of each award and official statutes and regulations governing them. It contains over 630 color and 50 b/w photographs. The obverse and reverse of each type and variation are illustrated, as well as soldiers, sailors and civilians wearing their decorations. Rarity ratings are assigned to each type and variation and there is a separate chapter for the examination of items associated with Soviet orders and medals. There is also a section within each chapter which examines fakes. Condition: Slightly used dust jacket the is otherwise in very good condition. Estimate: $150-300

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EARLY SOVIET BRASS CIGARETTE CASE WITH REPOUSSE USSR SYMBOL Made of solid brass this cigarette case features the first Soviet symbol with only four Soviet republics on it, 1923. Six ribbons wrapped around the wheat represent the six languages officially spoken at the time in the USSR: Russian, Ukrainian, Belarus, Armenian, Georgian and Azerbaijan. The lock is decorated with a jewel. Condition: Very good. Dimensions: 4 1/4 in., 11 cm. by 3 1/4 in., 8 cm. Estimate: $200-300

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SOVIET EMBROIDERED BANNER FLAG Under the guidance of MarxismLeninism, under the guidance of the Communist Party we are moving forward to the victory of Communism. Condition: Excellent. Dimensions: 67 in. by 51 in. Estimate: $130-150

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BULGARIAN ARMY OFFICER DAGGER DIRK Bulgarian Army Officer Dagger Model 1951, from the Soviet era. The blade is a high quality example having good tip and fine mint nickeled finish. There is a red washer which is in place to protect the blade. A high quality example. Dimensions: 14 in.overall length. Condition: Excellent. Overall length: 14 in. Estimate: $100-120

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RUSSIAN IMPERIAL LITHOGRAPH Russian lithograph by Belousov Lev Alexandrovich (1806-1854) depicting Standard bearer and bugler of Life Guard Grenadier Regiment, 1830. Inscribed on the bottom: below the image: “Tetr. 2, plate 6, picture curved on stone matrix: Engraver: Engineer staff captain: Fedorov. Standard bearer and bugler of L. G. Grenadier Regiment/Drapeau et Cornet du R-t des Grenadiers de la Garde. Condition: Very good. Paper: 16 1/2 in. by 12 in. (frame: 26 1/2 in. by 21 in.) Estimate: $350-450

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CENTRAL ASIAN SPEAR WITH SILVER MOUNTS Very nice Central Asian spear with cats iron spearhead and elaborate silver mount (butt) decorated with turquoise and cornelian stones. Original wooden shaft, first half of the 19th century. Condition: Spear head tip is broken off. Overall length: 48 in., 112 cm. Estimate: $500-600

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HELIOS reserves the right to withdraw from the auction, rearrange, separate, or exclude any property before or during the sale without notice and shall have no liability whatsoever for such actions. 8. PROTESTS, DISPUTES, AND THE AUCTIONEER. HELIOS and its Auctioneer have the right at its absolute and sole discretion to reject or refuse a bid from any bidder, to advance the bidding in such a manner as we may decide, to withdraw or divide any lot, to combine any two or more lots, to determine the successful bidder, to continue the bidding, to cancel the sale or to reoffer and resell the item in dispute, whether during or after the sale. The highest bidder, acknowledged by the Auctioneer, will be the purchaser. The Auctioneer shall have sole and final discretion as to the disposition of any dispute including the re-offer and resale of any article in dispute. HELIOS’ records will be deemed conclusive in all respect in the event there is any dispute after the sale.

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materials such as coral, crocodile, ivory, whalebone, tortoiseshell, may require a license or certificate prior to exportation and/ or importation. Such items are not available to ship internationally and, in some cases, domestically. Additionally, these items may be subject to confiscation by state or federal officials if the proper documentation authorizing their sale is not produced. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that he is aware of the restriction and takes responsibility in obtaining and paying for any license or permits relevant to delivery of the item(s). HELIOS is not responsible and would not be liable for the inability to ship the purchased items or if such item(s) is (are) confiscated by state or federal officials prior to their shipment or transport to the successful bidder. In any event, bidder is responsible for making a timely payment for the total purchase price of the lot. Bidder should be familiar with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding. 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