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Forum: European Armoury 8th August 2013, 02:30 PM
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Posted By templarnight
Ceremonial Sickle

Hi.
Im trying to research this Sickle. Its around 25 x 27cm.
It has an inscription around the back edge in Latin Characters.
I am presuming its a Ceremonial piece for the cutting the first...
Forum: Swap Forum 24th March 2013, 06:28 PM
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Views: 3,180
Posted By templarnight
www.antique-arms.net

I will be posting my collection of Kukris on this site very soon.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th March 2013, 06:17 PM
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Views: 4,581
Posted By templarnight
African Sword for ID

Hi. Im trying to pin down this Sword I have seen. What part of Africa do you think?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th February 2013, 08:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 25,614
Posted By templarnight
Yes I think thats a possibility. I wonder...

Yes I think thats a possibility.

I wonder if anyone could help with the translation?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th February 2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 25,614
Posted By templarnight
Middle Eastern Knife??

Hi.
Im trying to pin down this Dagger. Any ideas?
I thought maybe Eastern Europe but Im not sure.
Forum: European Armoury 3rd February 2013, 11:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 19,837
Posted By templarnight
Heres some pics of the legend. Some sizes - ...

Heres some pics of the legend.

Some sizes -

Total length - 117cm

Blade - 97.5cm, 3.9cm wide at Forte.

Shell Guard 11cm square
Forum: European Armoury 2nd February 2013, 02:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 19,837
Posted By templarnight
Transitional Rapier/Smallsword with massive Hilt

Hi

I have just bought this Sword.

Although I am not really interested in Rapiers or Smallswords to collect, this one for some strange reason completely grabbed me and hence why I bought it.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd February 2013, 02:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 19,030
Posted By templarnight
Firangi Sword

Hi

Just picked up this Firangi.

Just interested to know if anyone would have any info about the Silver 'Buttons' that are hanging from the Guard.

Are they purely decorative or do they have...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th January 2013, 01:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,258
Posted By templarnight
Heres the ull picture. The head very...

Heres the ull picture.

The head very slightly leans to one side, which could make easir to use a Paddle?
Forum: European Armoury 9th January 2013, 10:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,658
Posted By templarnight
German Sidearm

Hi Forum

Can anyone help ID the markings on this early 19th century Sidearm?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th January 2013, 10:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,258
Posted By templarnight
Wooden Paddle Club for ID

Hi Forum.

Can anyone help me ID this Paddle Club

Its made of wood with a painted Head. Its about 145cm long.

I presume its Polynesian??
Forum: European Armoury 25th November 2012, 03:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,096
Posted By templarnight
It looks like its a model 1819, and would have...

It looks like its a model 1819, and would have had a Triangular section Blade similar to a smallsword type.

Success!!Thanks to everyone for helping!!
Forum: European Armoury 25th November 2012, 01:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,096
Posted By templarnight
It is heavily Gilded. Does it have a pattern...

It is heavily Gilded. Does it have a pattern date? I mut say I thought it was earlier than late 19th, but I wasnt sure.

I cant find a picture of one on the net anywhere...
Forum: European Armoury 25th November 2012, 10:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,096
Posted By templarnight
Heres the pics of it. It has been rehilted so Im...

Heres the pics of it. It has been rehilted so Im wondering what kind of blade this had?
Forum: European Armoury 22nd November 2012, 10:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,096
Posted By templarnight
French Naval Sword

I am trying to put a bit of research into 19th century French Naval Swords.

I am having difficulty finding much out on the web about the types with the Ball Pommel and Shell Guard.

Can anyone...
Forum: European Armoury 7th November 2012, 06:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,381
Posted By templarnight
Heres the Mouth. I guess it stands to reason...

Heres the Mouth.

I guess it stands to reason that the owners initials would have been added by the owner and not by the 'Official' engraving t Regt numbers??
Forum: European Armoury 7th November 2012, 03:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,381
Posted By templarnight
Heres somemore pictures. The Horn is 47cm...

Heres somemore pictures.

The Horn is 47cm long.

It looks lke there could have been a panel inside creating a compartment on the hinged Lid end, perhaps for flint etc?
Forum: European Armoury 5th November 2012, 06:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,381
Posted By templarnight
It is a lovely piece. And I appreciate your...

It is a lovely piece. And I appreciate your comments. It was bought in the UK. Would love to know if theres anyway of pinning the Regt down...
Forum: European Armoury 3rd November 2012, 04:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,955
Posted By templarnight
It looks like a made up piece to me

It looks like a made up piece to me
Forum: European Armoury 1st November 2012, 11:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,381
Posted By templarnight
Powder Horn, Regiment ID?

Would it be possible to identify the Regiment that is carved ontothis Flask?

Its late 18th century in date and I am never good at trying to locate what the numbers refer to.

Many thanks
Forum: European Armoury 14th October 2012, 11:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,518
Posted By templarnight
Im basing the date on the Blade style also, its...

Im basing the date on the Blade style also, its almost identical to the 1796 Infantry Sword.
Forum: European Armoury 14th October 2012, 05:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,518
Posted By templarnight
No theres no markings on it. For what its...

No theres no markings on it.

For what its worth my opinion is that it doesnt have the appearance or feel of being late 19th century.
Forum: European Armoury 11th October 2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,518
Posted By templarnight
So perhaps this has stumped the forum as well as...

So perhaps this has stumped the forum as well as me??
Forum: European Armoury 9th October 2012, 11:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,518
Posted By templarnight
c.1800 Grenadiers Sword??

Hi.
Ive just picked up this Sword.
Its got a 78cm single edged Blade, Brass Guard with Silver Grip. The Pommel is cast with the Grenadiers Grenade.
It has similarities to the 1796 Infantry and...
Forum: European Armoury 11th August 2012, 07:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,422
Posted By templarnight
Medieval Sword for opinion

I have just recieved this Sword for appraisal from Italy.
I consider myself fairly confident in 'autheticating' Swords, but would welcome any ideas.
The Blade is 83cm long ith max width of 4.4cm. ...
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