The Order of the Cross of Takovo; Grand Cross. Order of the Cross of Takovo, Grand Cross, with MO IV monogram at center of badge, by Karl Fleishhacker, Vienna (1890-94), in silver-gilt and enamels, 42mm x 71mm (including crown suspension), hallmarked on the ring and below the crown KF, with full length of sash ribbon, of excellent quality manufacture, on a neck cravat ribbon. The item “SERBIA, KINGDOM, ORDER OF TAKOVO, circa 1900s, very rare” is in sale since Thursday, February 02, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “axadanbandit” and is located in Zagreb, default. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Serbia
This swords has no visible markings but Im sure it was made in Mexico, most likely in the mid-1800s. A friend collected it in Mexico almost 40 years ago. I have seen many Mexican swords with the grip and guards covered in leather like this. I believe the sword was used up thru the Mexican Revolution. Gorilla soldiers that served with Pancho Villa and other bandit military leaders used whatever arms that were available including many Spanish Colonial swords. They almost always carried their swords on their saddles during the Mexican Revolution. The custom well made leather scabbard is in nice shape, not stiff. It was designed to be attached to the saddle. When attached to the saddle the metal guards and grips would become so hot in the bright sun and extreme heat soldiers could not hold the swords, so the leather covering was a common sense fix. I have owned a dozen like this. The sword is overall 34 the grip is tight. Thats about all I know about it. We described things as best we can but we are not experts in every field. You may know more about the item then we do. You are the judge as to quality and value. I try to list several new items every few days, so keep so keep checking my listings including early western and Mexican pieces. Ships USA only and only to the lower 48 states. Thank you for looking , Bill Manns , Santa Fe, NM. The item “Antique Mexican Revolution Era Sword with Scabbard- SANTA FE Arms Collection” is in sale since Thursday, January 26, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Civil War (1861-65)\Original Period Items\Edged Weapons”. The seller is “santafetrailrelics” and is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This item can be shipped to United States.
This is a very nice example of a beautiful high ranking Japanese Army General Officer Dress Parade Sword that dates from the World War II Era. It is mounted with a lovely machine made blade that measures 29 1/8 inches in length which has survived in very nice original condition with just some minor surface blemishes. The outstanding guard wears an intricately detailed backstrap which includes sakura blossoms and frames a vibrant, colorful hilt with its twisted wire wrap still tightly in place. The plated metal scabbard has some minor flaking as well as a few small tiny dings, nevertheless does remain in very good serviceable condition. Overall measuring 35 3/4 inches in length. P> Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Check out my other items. The item “VERY NICE JAPANESE GENERAL OFFICER DRESS SWORD” is in sale since Sunday, January 22, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “pcay” and is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This item can be shipped worldwide.
VINTAGE ORIGINAL LARGE METAL BODY GAS PUMP GLOBE IN EXCELLENT AS FOUND USED CONDITION. THIS IS A LARGE METAL BODY GAS PUMP GLOBE WITH APPROX 16 1/2” DIAMETER GLASS LENSES. BOTH OF THE ORIGINAL GLASS LENSES HAVE EXCELLENT COLORS AND GRAPHICS FOR THEIR AGE WITH SOME MINOR CONDITION ISSUES FROM AGE (SEE THE PICTURES). IT ADVERTISES FOR THE ALFRED ESSMAN AMERICAN LEGION POST #20 WHICH I THINK IS IN WATERFORD WIS. THIS IS A VINTAGE PIECE OF AMERICAN LEGION HISTORY AND IT WILL BE AN EXCELLENT ADDITION TO ANY COLLECTION. IT MIGHT ALSO BE USED FOR GAS PUMP LENSES IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE THEM OUT. THIS AMERICAN LEGION GLOBE IS ONE OF TEN (14) ORIGINAL GAS PUMP GLOBES SOME ARE SHOWN IN PICTURE #2 THAT I HAVE LISTED FOR SALE IN MY E BAY STORE AND THIS LISTING IS FOR THE AMERICAN LEGION GLOBE ONLY! The item “ORIGINAL AMERICAN LEGION POST #20 ALFRED ESSMAN METAL FRAME GAS PUMP GLOBE” is in sale since Sunday, January 29, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “38fish” and is located in Sparta, Michigan. This item can be shipped to United States.