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).
A fabulous and highly displayable British Pattern 1856 Pioneer sawback sword, complete with scabbard and matching “8” marks, in unusually strong condition.