BRITISH NAPOLEONIC 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SPADROON SWORD by J.J. RUNKEL

Description: CELLPHONE USERS PLEASE CLICK ON THE DESCRIPTION LINK TO VIEW DETAILS AND PHOTOGRAPHS! Rare 1796 Napoleonic War British 1796 Pattern Infantry Spadroon / Army Officers Sword by J.J. Runkel Click images to enlarge Description Scarce Original Napoleonic War British 1796 Pattern Infantry Spadroon / Army Officers Sword by J.J. Runkel - Solingen c1796-1810 This 1796 pattern British Infantry officer’s sword was made in Germany by J.J. Runkel (Solingen) prior to Napoleon’s invasion of the country in 1806 and is a very good example of a British sword that saw service throughout the Napoleonic wars. The 32.6 inch single-edged spadroon blade has a full-length single fuller on both sides below a flat spine that terminates in a spear point. The blade has a 7.0 inch upper false edge. The blade’s single edge was service sharpened. The blade is bright with an even, pale patina and is free of rust with only a few small patches of very shallow pitting. The engraving is clear with traces of the original gilding. The blade is engraved with floral motifs and King George III Royal cypher below a crown. The obverse is engraved with floral motifs, trophies of arms and the Royal coat of arms and motto bracketed with crescent moons. The ricasso on both sides bears a diagonal striped pattern and the spine is engraved with the word “Solingen.” The text of the spine has hand engraved makers marked “J.J. Runkel Solingen”. Johann Justus Runkel was a German who moved to England in 1779. Runkel was a prolific importer of high-quality Solingen made swords and blades between 1780 and his death in 1808. This sword has the early pattern fixed double shell guard. Later examples adopted a folding guard to make wearing it more comfortable and to reduce wear to the officer’s uniform. The D-shape knuckle bow and urn pommel are decorated with an acanthus foliate design. The Vestigial Quillon has broken off in battle, but the gilt brass hilt and guard are in good condition and retain 60% of their original gilt finish. There is some slight movement in the hilt but it appears it can be manually tightened. The twisted silver wire on the grip is original. This late 18th Century spadroon is in very good condition and is a great, early example of the 1796 pattern infantry officer’s sword. *Please note all images to assess condition before bidding. Previously been on display in a Private Museum in Worcester, Massachusetts. As our High Resolution Photographs are an Important Part of Our Description and as All Sales are Final Please Note All images to assess your own opinion before bidding! We are Happy to combine Shipping Costs for Multiple Orders but please let us know before you pay for your items! *No International Sales or Shipping and we are Sorry for Any Inconvenience. Your Postage Includes: Tracking, Full Insurance and all Materials! 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Price: 883.5 USD

Location: Lawrence, Massachusetts

End Time: 2024-10-07T19:51:28.000Z

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