Welsh knife WW1 smatchet

Name: Welsh Knife WW1 Smatchet
SKU: as897a568
Price: 1500.00 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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Perhaps the most fearsome of close combat weapons of WW1. The massive Welsh knife carried by machine gunners and raiding parties of the royal Welsh fusiliers the design was based on the ancient Welsh sword the weapons were provided by lord Howard de Walden privately funded. Some were forged in local armouries and some in France they are sometimes found with the Welsh motto Dros Urddas Cymru fort he dignity of Wales . Cast in one piece with a folding guard and a triangular pommel or skull cracker the grip rope bound . These are frequently reproduce this one is totally right the edge is still very sharp as you can see it has dark age patina and some pitting a rare weapon to find in uncleaned condition.

Price

£~~1500.00~~

$~~2038.50~~ USA

€~~1733.85~~

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Collection delivery. You are more than welcome to collect from the shop but please phone before hand to check on opening times. Delivery’s, we provide a curb side one man delivery service . If the item is heavy or bulky make sure you have enough manpower on hand. Before purchase make sure of accces. Please use mobile number 07395922571

Dimensions23 inches overall blade 17 and a half widest point on the blade 3 inches handle from lowest point of guard 5 inches guard 3 inches across Category Antique Arms and Militaria Date 1914 1910s Antiques Material Iron Origin Welsh Condition Dark age patina some pitting uncleaned a few chips and chunks out of the end of the blade Item code as897a568 / Smatchet Status Sold

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