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Auction House:Vickers & Hoad AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:1,278
Sale Title:Directors' Selection; Militaria & Weapons Auction including the collection of the late John MoverleyLots with images:1,166
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:739
Date:5-Dec-2015
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Indonesian gold inlaid Kris, sinous blade (7-luk) with pamor, embellished with gold beast and floral decoration to upper end. Surakarta-type hilt in glossy black wood, gilt mendak with beads, gayaman type gandik with white metal sleeve engraved with foliage. Blade and hilt 44.5 cm
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Indonesian kudi or kujungi, knife or short sword with fanciful shaped blade and protrusions engraved and pierced, hilt of hardwood resembling walnut. Origin probably Java/ Sumatra. Approx 58 cm long
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Indonesian Kris, sinous blade with rich pamor, seven curves, patinated Surkarta type hilt with 'silk' inclusions, silver filigree mendak. Blade and hilt 41 cm. Gayaman shetah or richly patterned wood.
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Very rare Australian made World War II era commando knife with scabbard by East Bros. See U.S. Military Knives Bayonets & Machetes. Book III by M.H. Cole, page 178 for illustrations and discussion of this knife made under contract in Australia for the US Government. 280 mm overall with 150 mm single edged spear pointed blade stamped East Bros. Sydney. Shaped wooden grip scales. Steel cross guard stamped U.S. 1944. Brown leather scabbard. Choice example in fine condition
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US Ka-Bar combat knife with scabbard. 305 mm overall with 175 mm parkerised blade stamped 'U.S. Camillus N.Y.' and finely engraved 'ODA-732. 7th Special Forces GP. (ABN)' and special forces insignia. Steel cross guard and pommel, stacked leather grip. Dark brown leather scabbard. These knives were specially made for presentation to men after they had completed their tour of duty.
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Antique Dorset Artillery officers sword, with etched 83 cm curved blade, Newton & Co. London, shagreen handle, 98 cm long. Ex Norris Castle Collection
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Imperial German World War I era trench knife with scabbard. 280 mm overall with 150 mm single edged spear pointed blade with false back edge, with crowned C inspection stamp. Grooved dark wooden grip scales. Black enamelled steel scabbard with integral leather belt loop. Exceptional condition.
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Early and rare Gaucho knife with scabbard of 19th century date. 370 mm overall with 255 mm single edged spear pointed blade stamped with a snake, 'cast steel' and ATCL within an oval. The simple hilt of one piece carved horn. Scabbard of leather with a beautifully woven top and belt loop. About as nice as they come.
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World War II era commando dagger with scabbard. Fairbairn and Sykes style grip, brass cross guard, spike blade possibly from a No 4 bayonet. Scabbard and frog also No 4. bayonet style. A rare variant.
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