James D.N.MacKenzie

Ciskei Defence Force Chief Commendation Medal.

Hi Matt

Nice collection, thanks for showing them.

Do you have many more, or looking for more? I have quite a good stock of these, don't know if you have seen my website yet, have a look.

I also collect medals and have a number of "modern" South African groups, mostly with certificates, papers, photos, etc. You can see one of my favourites on the main page of my website, have also attached it here. Medals were all awarded to Andy Johnston, ex-Rhodesian SAS and South African Recce.

Cheers

James D.N.MacKenzie

SAM - Southern Africa Militaria

http://southernafricamilitaria.com

Hi Daniel

Many thanks for that.

Cheers

James D.N.MacKenzie

SAM - Southern Africa Militaria

http://southernafricamilitaria.com

Hi Tom and David

Thanks again.

Cheers

James D.N.MacKenzie

SAM - Southern Africa Militaria

http://southernafricamilitaria.com

Hi David and John

Thanks, appreciate any help.

I also did a search on the net and found the same article. Would they be 100% accurate in that article or is it possible it is another manufacturer with a surname starting with a W?

Cheers

James D.N.MacKenzie

SAM - Southern Africa Militaria

http://southernafricamilitaria.com

Hi David

Many thanks for your information.

Do you have a book reference for it perhaps?

Cheers

James D.N.MacKenzie

SAM - Southern Africa Militaria

http://southernafricamilitaria.com

Hi Daniel

Thanks for your info.

Someone else suggested it was a Cavalry troopers sword made by Fritz Weyersberg of Solingen, pre-1883, but I have not been able to find any photo of their blade stamping so have not been able to confirm it.

Do you know for sure that Wester & Co used this type of stamp? Would like to confirm it.

Finding the sword in South Africa, and having the engraving in English, I assumed it was the Cape Mounted Police. Our military police are called the South African Corps of Military Police and don't think they ever had a mounted group, so am sure it is not them.

Someone else suggested Ceylon Municipal Police, but I have no knowledge of this unit or what swords, if any, they were issued.

Best wishes

James D.N.MacKenzie

SAM - Southern Africa Militaria

http://southernafricamilitaria.com

Hi Nick

It has a small stamp, W & CO, that is all, nothing on the blade at all.

I have also found out now that it is unlikely that it is Cape Mounted Police as there was never that amount of members in the force, the number is too high, and someone checked their roll and there is no Lake on the roll. Even more of a mystery now.

See attached photo of stamp.

Many thanks

James D.N.MacKenzie

SAM - Southern Africa Militaria

http://southernafricamilitaria.com

Hi Coastie

Many thanks

James

These are not Epee's these are Foils. They are purely decorative, made in Toledo Spain in the 50' or 60's these sold for not much. The grip is an Italian style grip.

Hi Coastie

Many thanks for the reply. Now that you mention Spanish they really do look Spanish.

Any idea on the sword?

Cheers

James

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Dear Collectors

Can any one tell me something about these epees?

Many thanks

James D.N.MacKenzie

SAM - Southern Africa Militaria

http://southernafricamilitaria.com

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Dear Collectors

Can any of you help me to identify this sword? It has been engraved with the man's number and name and C.M.P., which stands for Cape Mounted Police, one of our early Police forces in South Africa. I am trying to find out whether it is a British made sword and what period it was used.

I will add more photos in the next messages.

Many thanks

James D.N.MacKenzie

SAM - Southern Africa Militaria

http://southernafricamilitaria.com