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Rare 17th C. English Cromwellian Civil War Officer's Rapier Sword, Scarce Blade Configuration, Etche

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Exceptional 17th C. English Officer's Lobster Tail Helmet, Maker Marked BR to the Visor. Original: Exceptional 17th C. English Officer's Lobster Tail Helmet, Maker Marked BR to the Visor. Original Brass Rivets and Leather Straps Still Present, a Beautiful Complete and Highly Presentable Example Dat

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[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY] -- [CIVIL WAR]. Exall - English: [EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY] -- [CIVIL WAR]. Exall - English family archive, featuring correspondence and photographs, incl. pre-war CDV possibly showing William Exall, 21st Virginia Infantry.Approximately 100

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English School, 1779 Portrait miniature of William Sidney Smith (1764-1840), later Admiral Sir: English School, 1779 Portrait miniature of William Sidney Smith (1764-1840), later Admiral Sir Sidney Smith, at the age of fifteen wearing the uniform of a midshipman inscribed with the identity of th

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Very Scarce Pattern 17th C. English Cromwellian Civil War Officer's Rapier with Elaborate Openwork S: Very Scarce Pattern 17th C. English Cromwellian Civil War Officer's Rapier with Elaborate Openwork Steel Hilt, Fine Braid Wire Grip & Fullered Single-edged Blade Capable of Both Thrusting & Slashing B

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Rare 17th C. English Cromwellian Civil War Officer's Rapier Sword, Scarce Blade Configuration, Etche

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Rare 17th C. English Cromwellian Civil War Officer's Rapier Sword, Scarce Blade Configuration, Etched with Portraits of CHARLES-I, King of England & Ireland Beheaded by Cromwell. Unbelievably Survived Original Fabric & Wire Bondage to Grip, Fine Pierced Shell Guard to Chiseled Steel & Engraved Mounts. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 42", Blade length : 36". ~~ DEAR BIDDERS, Please View More Detailed Close-Up Images by visiting our website - Sofedesignauctions.com ~ Thank you ! ~~~~~~. Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at info@sofedesignauctions.com

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Rare 17th C. English Cromwellian Civil War Officer's Rapier Sword, Scarce Blade Configuration, Etche

Name: Rare 17th C. English Cromwellian Civil War Officer's Rapier Sword, Scarce Blade Configuration, Etche
SKU: 168033656
Price: 1600 USD
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