Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A French Navy Boarding Axe, c.1805.
Retains almost all its original black protective paint. 53cm long. Belt hook on other side to blade and spike. These axes were distributed in racks throughout ships for immediate use. The paint was to protect them from rust that would blunt the edges, very good condition £360-£440

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Trafalgar and Waterloo relics.

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Referenced in Aries XXII, 1974.

This is an age restricted lot: the successful buyer will be required to either collect in person, or arrange specialist shipping.