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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd March 2025, 05:53 PM
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Posted By piratelady
Thanks Gentlemen. I assume she carried a...

Thanks Gentlemen. I assume she carried a smallsword because the average height of a Chinese woman in the 19th century was 4'10" to 5'2"
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st March 2025, 05:21 PM
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Posted By piratelady
Ian; Thank you so much. That was a big help. ...

Ian; Thank you so much. That was a big help. Another question. The guard on the sword looks like it has 2 pieces. Like it is a split guard. Is there a term for that?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th February 2025, 09:50 PM
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Posted By piratelady
Zheng Yi Sao Pirate Sword

Hello; I am doing some research on Zheng Yi Sao (1775–1844), the famous Chinese female pirate. There is an actual picture of her that exists where she is holding a sword. Or at least that is the...
Forum: European Armoury 21st June 2024, 06:00 PM
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Views: 37,458
Posted By piratelady
Jim; You would be correct with the pirate...

Jim; You would be correct with the pirate connection. I actually own a pirate museum in Florida. This sword came in with a 19th century Thomas & Co British Naval Boarding Axe, dated 1898. These...
Forum: European Armoury 20th June 2024, 06:11 PM
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Posted By piratelady
Hello fernando, the blade is 24 inches. I am...

Hello fernando, the blade is 24 inches. I am almost positive the handle is wood. It has some small gouges in it that a horn would not have.
Forum: European Armoury 19th June 2024, 09:09 PM
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Posted By piratelady
Sword Identification?

Hello; I was told this sword is from the 18th century. I think any of the markings maybe too pitted to see now. The handle appears to be wood as it has some small gouges in it. The blade is 24...
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