ancient sword
 

I'm new on this forum are from Eastern Europe and came up with images of a sword that I have in the collection. Please tell me in what time and how old it is. Please Excuse me if pictures are not clear or if they are unclear. Trying to find a better picture loading program. :shrug: :confused:

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Hi Multumesc,
Welcome to the forum :) .
Pictures must be directly uploaded as attachments to the thread and not with Web host links.
This time, i have already done that for you.

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Looks like a European ( but not British ) mid 18th century civilian small sword.

This appears to me to be European following French design and a dress sword of late 18th into early part of 19th century. It seems to follow neoclassic trends of that period and the ebony grips are very similar to many French swords, as is the shape in the knuckleguard. While not necessarily military it corresponds to court type swords worn by dignitaries and officials. This could be from any number of principalities or states aligned with French or Italian ties.

Cu placere... :)

Welcome, nice to see more Romanians joining the forum.

Emanuel

Thanks for answers, but I'm interested in what material it was made ​​sheath.

Multumesc, if I am not mistaken the sheath on these type swords was typically leather covered with brass or gilt brass mounts.

I want to know what are the engravings on sword.Thank you. :shrug: :) :shrug: [IMG]http://i41.tinypic.com/3d65k.jpg[/IMG]