United Kingdom. A Constabulary Short Sword, by Parker Field & Sons, c.1845 Hold demonstrating near-total loss of gilt

demonstrating near-total loss of gilt finish

Lindenblatt served with the 22nd SS Cavalry Division Maria Theresia

A postcard of Korvettenkapitän (later-Bundesmarine Kapitän zur See) Otto Schuhart (Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

203 mm x 279 mm

the reverse in postcard format with a handwritten dedication from a friend with a date of “1918”

United Kingdom. A Constabulary Short Sword, by Parker Field & Sons, c.1845 Hold demonstrating near-total loss of giltUsed by police forces in the British Isles, including Ireland, during the 19th century, and often referred to as "hangers" due to how they were worn, this particular sword was manufactured by the prominent London gun and sword maker Parker Field & Sons, 233 Holborn, London, and is marked as such on the blade, with brass D ring guard and wooden handle, with 62 cm blade, and matching leather scabbard with brass fittings, very fine.