Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th July 2017, 05:56 PM
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Back in the early 1960's, when I as a kid,...
Back in the early 1960's, when I as a kid, someone bought a sword like that for me from a souvenir shop on the board walk of Atlantic City NJ I had it hanging in my room for many years. The one in...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th July 2017, 05:44 PM
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Strange old double edged dagger or pike head?
I'm not sure what to make of this thing. It looks extremely old, thick handguard, and heavy. Blade is about 8 inches long. Overall length 12.1/4 inches.
It could be a dagger. But I seem to...
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Forum: European Armoury
20th May 2012, 10:14 PM
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Seeking additional sword information:
So far, I have been informed that this is an American Militia officer's sword from around 1830-1840. Most likely made in England. The handle appears to be made of Ivory with gilded hilt and...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th February 2011, 11:54 PM
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I looked at it closely and I don't see any...
I looked at it closely and I don't see any copper. The slightly copper looking color appears to be tarnish.
Thank you for the information. The link is extremely interesting.
BTW, about...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th February 2011, 02:14 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th February 2011, 10:37 PM
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Thai or Burman Dha?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v192/45Auto/SwordsAndBlades/DSC00005.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v192/45Auto/SwordsAndBlades/DSC00012.jpg
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Forum: European Armoury
16th May 2009, 06:52 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
15th May 2009, 04:35 PM
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Pre-WWI Saxon Ulan sword questions:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v192/45Auto/WWI%20Equipment/DSC07577.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v192/45Auto/WWI%20Equipment/DSC075772.jpg
The above blade is marked as follows:
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th May 2009, 03:33 PM
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Sword Knot for pre-WWI Saxon Ulan saber?
I would like to know what sword knot would be proper for a pre-World War One Ulan saber. The blade is marked as follows:
1. Kgl. Sachs. Ulannen Regt. No 17 Kaiser Franz Josef von Oserreich,...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th July 2007, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 6
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd July 2007, 03:58 PM
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Views: 9,043
The tsuba, or handguard, is attractive in an...
The tsuba, or handguard, is attractive in an understated way. The edge was made with a textured finish. The polished copper has bright flecks in it.
I think the sleeve on the blade could be...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd July 2007, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 6
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Questions about Japanese Tanto
At least, I think it's called a tanto. Can anyone tell me about the maker, and what era it's from?
Thank you for looking.
Greg
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th July 2005, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 17
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th July 2005, 10:42 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th July 2005, 03:30 PM
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Views: 12,510
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th July 2005, 04:29 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 12,510
Bronze Dagger
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v192/45Auto/MISC/MVC-651X.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v192/45Auto/MISC/MVC-649X.jpg
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