Made by George Wostenholm, Sheffield, England this I*XL 10''-blade, hand forged from 7/16'' best carbon steel is a large fighting Bowie with heavy brass cross guard and coffin head rosewood brass shimmed handle, markings on the right side of blade “N.Z. FOREST RANGERS 1863-1867” & the FR badge at either end of scroll, markings on the left side of blade“N.Z. ARMED CONSTBULARY 1867-1886” inside the scroll.
In 1867 many Forest Rangers transferred to the Armed Constabulary of which No 5 Division was commanded by Inspector (Major) G F von Tempsky who continued to encourage & train his men in the use of fighting knives. Read more . . .
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