A heavy mid-19th century Saxon M.1840 Faschinenmesser pioneer sword, stamped with the crowned Johann Rex cypher and Kirschbaum Solingen maker’s mark, dating to the reign of King Johann of Saxony (1854–1873).
Large late Qing Dynasty Chinese military Dao sword, Boxer Rebellion period, with original iron-mounted scabbard, showing honest service wear and strong untouched character.