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Forum: European Armoury 25th July 2025, 03:23 PM
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Posted By mgolab
Thank you very much. I am curious whether the...

Thank you very much. I am curious whether the "trophy of arms" on the blade may point to military use of the sword by hessian/anspach/brunswick jagers.

What are your thoughts on this?

Thanks
Forum: European Armoury 24th July 2025, 09:06 PM
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Views: 239
Posted By mgolab
see this ...

see this

http://myarmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.12928.html
Forum: European Armoury 24th July 2025, 08:55 PM
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Posted By mgolab
if you google "anspach jager sword 18th century"...

if you google "anspach jager sword 18th century" a similar well documented example appears
Forum: European Armoury 24th July 2025, 05:51 PM
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Views: 239
Posted By mgolab
As a follow up, I think that this may be a German...

As a follow up, I think that this may be a German hunting sword, 18th century. I am interested in hearing any comments about the lion on the bottom of the hilt, whether this may indicate a certain...
Forum: European Armoury 24th July 2025, 05:24 PM
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Posted By mgolab
Here is my other hunting sword

My other hunting sword..."1414" on blade. I have seen the prior posts about such numbers.
Forum: European Armoury 24th July 2025, 12:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 467
Posted By mgolab
Thank you Mark. As always, I appreciate the...

Thank you Mark. As always, I appreciate the feedback. I was told from the seller that it may have German origin, but who knows... reminded me of jaeger swords from the 18th century.
Forum: European Armoury 23rd July 2025, 03:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 467
Posted By mgolab
Hunting Sword

This is a hunting sword which I have owned for a few years now. Appreciate any comments. Thanks
Forum: European Armoury 16th July 2025, 04:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,325
Posted By mgolab
Thanks again Jim. Also, I wanted to mention...

Thanks again Jim.

Also, I wanted to mention that the seller told me that the piece originated in Florida. Who knows...but interesting to think of its history
Forum: European Armoury 16th July 2025, 02:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,325
Posted By mgolab
Thank you very much Jim for this analysis. I...

Thank you very much Jim for this analysis.

I am curious about the age of the blade. I have a few documented 18th century hunting swords and this blade seems to be of that age (18th century), if...
Forum: European Armoury 16th July 2025, 01:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,325
Posted By mgolab
Thanks Mark. I appreciate the feedback. I am...

Thanks Mark. I appreciate the feedback. I am curious whether the grip was redone at some point in the late 19th century, similar to a tomahawk re-hafted in its life.

I only ask because that...
Forum: European Armoury 14th July 2025, 05:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,325
Posted By mgolab
blade also appears to have a double fuller?

blade also appears to have a double fuller?
Forum: European Armoury 14th July 2025, 05:42 PM
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Posted By mgolab
Finally received it. Blade is 13.5 inches long! ...

Finally received it. Blade is 13.5 inches long! 18.5 inches overall. additional images attached. Blade seems hand forged to me. Guard seems brass, very old.
Forum: European Armoury 12th July 2025, 12:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,325
Posted By mgolab
Thanks Mark. I still have not received the...

Thanks Mark.

I still have not received the piece yet. I will post more pictures when it arrives. The seller says that it is 18.5 inches overall, hand forged and has a "stacked" handle (?).
...
Forum: European Armoury 9th July 2025, 01:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,325
Posted By mgolab
Naval Dirk?

I just bought this piece but it has not arrived yet.

The seller described it as a "large hand made fighting knife" which is 18.5 inches overall length.

I am curious whether this is a naval...
Forum: European Armoury 8th July 2025, 01:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,416
Posted By mgolab
trying to get a good picture...

trying to get a good picture...
Forum: European Armoury 8th July 2025, 01:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,416
Posted By mgolab
I received it. Definitely a cut down sword and...

I received it. Definitely a cut down sword and old. Very interesting peen. Nice weight to it. Seems to have a maker's mark. Any thoughts on the mark? Thanks
Forum: European Armoury 5th July 2025, 12:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,045
Posted By mgolab
Thank you Mark. Great pieces and well said.

Thank you Mark. Great pieces and well said.
Forum: European Armoury 30th June 2025, 05:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,895
Posted By mgolab
could that be a "caravaca cross"?

could that be a "caravaca cross"?
Forum: European Armoury 30th June 2025, 04:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,895
Posted By mgolab
Thanks again Jim. Not sure why, but my gut...

Thanks again Jim.

Not sure why, but my gut is telling me that the "L" and cross of lorraine is some sort of armorer mark.
Forum: European Armoury 30th June 2025, 02:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,895
Posted By mgolab
looks like it is evenly beveled. hand forged,...

looks like it is evenly beveled. hand forged, but evenly as possible.
Forum: European Armoury 30th June 2025, 01:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,895
Posted By mgolab
Jim: Thanks for the in-depth response and...

Jim:

Thanks for the in-depth response and analysis here. It is excellent and I appreciate it.

I purchased this axe from a picker in Florida, so I initially thought that it had a Spanish...
Forum: European Armoury 29th June 2025, 04:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,895
Posted By mgolab
another image of the mark.

another image of the mark.
Forum: European Armoury 29th June 2025, 04:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,895
Posted By mgolab
Hi Jim: Good to hear from you. I have...

Hi Jim:

Good to hear from you. I have attached some additional images. The nail pull slot was added later. The piece was later repurposed as a tool, but that spike looks like a weapon to me,...
Forum: European Armoury 29th June 2025, 01:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,895
Posted By mgolab
Maker's Mark?

I was reviewing a spike hatchet in my collection which was the subject of my post on Jun 8, 2023.

I am not sure whether I discovered a maker's mark on the underside of the spike. An "X" with a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th June 2025, 01:02 AM
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Views: 1,022
Posted By mgolab
Maker's Mark?

I was reviewing a spike hatchet in my collection which was the subject of my post on Jun 8, 2023.

I am not sure whether I discovered a maker's mark on the underside of the spike. An "X" with a...
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