Forum: European Armoury
27th December 2021, 09:18 PM
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The scabbard raises a couple of flags with me,...
The scabbard raises a couple of flags with me, rings are out of period. They could be replacements, but at the time split rings would be used for officer swords.
Also I can’t see the brazing seam...
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Forum: European Armoury
15th December 2021, 01:44 AM
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Thanks for sharing that, kronckew.
From my...
Thanks for sharing that, kronckew.
From my understanding, the idea of centralised proof testing of swords was still in it's infancy in the late 18th Century. It wasn't until the 1796 Pattern...
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Forum: European Armoury
13th December 2021, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 34
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The letter is reproduced from “The British...
The letter is reproduced from “The British Cavalry Sword 1788 - 1912” By Richard Dellar on pg. 285 - 286
The spine thickness was measured against a special gauge and then subjected to a bend test,...
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Forum: European Armoury
13th December 2021, 07:18 AM
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Forum: European Armoury
13th December 2021, 06:23 AM
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Like Will says, that style of tip is fairly...
Like Will says, that style of tip is fairly common on British swords of the time. It creates a light but stiff blade.
My non-regulation grenadier officer’s sabre has the same style on a 830mm...
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Forum: European Armoury
13th December 2021, 02:22 AM
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Replies: 34
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This is not strictly correct. While it is true...
This is not strictly correct. While it is true that the term "Warranted Never to Fail" originated with Thomas Gill, it did not come from the 'Sword Scandals' which actually occurred much later,...
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Forum: European Armoury
12th December 2021, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 11
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Hi Drack,
According to John McGrath and...
Hi Drack,
According to John McGrath and Mark Barton, “British Naval Swords & Swordsmanship”
It is probable that 1803 Pattern swords were carried by officers of the Royal Marines and Royal...
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Forum: European Armoury
12th December 2021, 12:59 AM
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Replies: 2
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Hi Drack,
Try Matthew Forde:...
Hi Drack,
Try Matthew Forde: https://www.fordemilitaryantiques.com/
He just wrote a book on Italian swords and at the very least should be able to point you in the right direction.
Cheers...
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Forum: European Armoury
12th December 2021, 12:51 AM
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Replies: 11
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Hi Drack,
That is a neat 1803 you have...
Hi Drack,
That is a neat 1803 you have there, does it have a maker's name or cutler on it?
To answer your first question, the tip of your sword wouldn't have been officially shortened. These...
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Forum: European Armoury
10th December 2021, 05:03 AM
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Replies: 10
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I second Roberts comments that it is likely a...
I second Roberts comments that it is likely a composite of a spadroon blade and a cosmetic/theatrical hilt. Personally, I don't think it's a 1796 and more likely a later European type based on the...
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Forum: European Armoury
5th December 2021, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 4
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Hi Cathy,
It could very well have been a...
Hi Cathy,
It could very well have been a navy officers sword. Just without any defining characteristics like an anchor motif it’s anyone’s guess. Still a nice exotic early sword.
Cheers
Bas
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Forum: European Armoury
4th December 2021, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 4
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Great sword you have there Cathey. I had a look...
Great sword you have there Cathey. I had a look in my book on Gendarmerie arms, but unfortunately several of the earlier types listed don't have a corresponding image. Although the impression I get...
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Forum: European Armoury
28th November 2021, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 9
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I'm far from an expert on these, but from the...
I'm far from an expert on these, but from the ones I've glanced over in auction catalogues and looking at the replica's Todd Cuttler builds... These aren't giving me a warm feeling.
For starters,...
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Forum: European Armoury
26th November 2021, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 16,945
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Forum: European Armoury
26th November 2021, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 34
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Interesting hanger Cel, does it have a Royal...
Interesting hanger Cel, does it have a Royal Cypher on the blade?
The markings look late 18th Century, very early 19th Century to me.
Personally I don’t think the blade has been shortened as...
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Forum: European Armoury
26th November 2021, 10:47 AM
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Forum: European Armoury
12th November 2021, 03:07 AM
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Forum: European Armoury
10th November 2021, 08:00 AM
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Forum: European Armoury
26th October 2021, 11:08 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
24th October 2021, 11:07 AM
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French m1767 Epee d'Officier d'Infanterie
Another sword new to me, this time a French model 1767 infantry officers' smallsword with hefty 835mm hollow-ground, triangular colichemarde blade.
This is one of the earlier styles with the...
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Forum: European Armoury
23rd October 2021, 04:09 AM
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Forum: European Armoury
12th October 2021, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 19
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Hi Jim,
Coming back to the iron scabbard,...
Hi Jim,
Coming back to the iron scabbard, I've had a look through my reference photos and this style is fairly typical for 'field service' scabbards on 1796 Pattern officer swords with the...
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Forum: European Armoury
12th October 2021, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 19
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Hi Jim,
Please don't misunderstand me, your...
Hi Jim,
Please don't misunderstand me, your comments, including the 'devils advocate' ones are appreciated and taken in the spirit of learning.
I try to remain pragmatic about these things,...
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Forum: European Armoury
12th October 2021, 02:16 AM
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Replies: 19
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Forum: European Armoury
11th October 2021, 01:50 AM
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