Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Letter Openers In The Form of Miniature Swords, three very fine examples, the first in the form of a British Naval 1827 pattern sword, the slightly curved 18cm blade plain with single fuller, the gilded hand-guard incorporating the KC and anchor cypher, lions head pommel, sword knot of gold cord with acorn metal finial, contained in its gilt metal scabbard (the panels originally black enamelled); the second in the form of a Highland officer’s broadsword, the 17.5cm blade with part single fuller is hallmarked Birmingham 1920 by J.F, the basket hilt pierced throughout, the grip of wood; the third is an Imperial German example, the 20cm blade etched overall with the maker’s details, the Imperial German eagle and various heroic figures, the pierced gilt metal hand-guard shows a winged Teutonic knight slaying a dragon, the hand-grip embellished with leaf decoration and the Imperial eagle, sword knot of gold cord with metal finial, contained in its decorated scabbard, black enamel worn on the first item, plating worn on the third item (3) £250-350