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Forum: European Armoury 19th October 2025, 12:44 PM
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Posted By Tim Simmons
With a hand forged blade this could quite...

With a hand forged blade this could quite possibly be from the Peninsular war. It is not the law that these sword only came into existance as a consequence of the British m1821.
Forum: European Armoury 18th October 2025, 12:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 27,420
Posted By Tim Simmons
Portuguese cavalry troopers sabre.

I am new to European + style of swords. I now have this Toledo export sabre. Has seen some better days with light pitting over most of the blade. Said to be influenced by the British m1821 LC...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th October 2025, 06:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 33,294
Posted By Tim Simmons
Not sure all the yellow metal in koftgari is...

Not sure all the yellow metal in koftgari is gold. There are other yellow metal non tarnish alloys. Or so low alloy of gold not being worth any money. Even in the UK 9ct can seen as yellow metal...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th October 2025, 08:21 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 50,108
Posted By Tim Simmons
No one in particular. However they are out...

No one in particular. However they are out there. I have not had it here for at least two decades.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th October 2025, 06:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 31,370
Posted By Tim Simmons
The handle has a sea look about it but Icannot...

The handle has a sea look about it but Icannot find with google a large enough animal with that size of penis bone. Could be traded?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th October 2025, 04:14 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 50,108
Posted By Tim Simmons
My comments were not to stiffle debate, more that...

My comments were not to stiffle debate, more that many uninformed people can have quite strident oppions. Which can be exhausting at times.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th October 2025, 10:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 19,981
Posted By Tim Simmons
Certainly looks African .

Certainly looks African
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th October 2025, 08:34 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 50,108
Posted By Tim Simmons
Only if the fake shouters and oh its a fit up...

Only if the fake shouters and oh its a fit up keep it to themselves.
Forum: European Armoury 11th October 2025, 07:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 12,723
Posted By Tim Simmons
I now know all about it. Schutzpolizei...

I now know all about it. Schutzpolizei Schneidemühl 2, 1st command district, 6th hundred Poland. So not the nicest history but, I think a good historic piece to own. Presumably mounted units.
Forum: European Armoury 11th October 2025, 02:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 12,723
Posted By Tim Simmons
Help with WW1 stanpings pls.

Here I have the Imperial German ww1 new pattern artillery sabre. I know the 1920 stamp is for acceptance post ww1. However the other regimantal stamps I have on idea. I had to clean this example. ...
Forum: European Armoury 3rd October 2025, 08:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 41,051
Posted By Tim Simmons
Just an off the cuff suggestion, the use of...

Just an off the cuff suggestion, the use of silver for the guard might indicate an Andean origin like Boliva with the huge silver mine.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd October 2025, 05:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 24,536
Posted By Tim Simmons
As ausjulius gave so much info, I thought I would...

As ausjulius gave so much info, I thought I would add this heavy digging stick / club, 107cm long with some decoration on one end.
Forum: European Armoury 2nd October 2025, 11:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,995
Posted By Tim Simmons
Italian {Solingen} 1860

My latest purchase, fro the price of a small SEA or Afican dagger on an Ethno dealer site. Nice condition too.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 1st October 2025, 04:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 38,989
Posted By Tim Simmons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqxATLrWsCg:)...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqxATLrWsCg:) Sorry I'll get my coat .
Forum: European Armoury 1st October 2025, 04:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 18,912
Posted By Tim Simmons
Advice to novice?

I have been dipping my toe into the world of military swords. Rather new to me. This change is due to the fact that ethno weapons have become ridculously expensive. There was a time when militaria...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th September 2025, 09:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 23,321
Posted By Tim Simmons
Very similar. ...

Very similar.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=21456&highlight=tibetan+knife
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th September 2025, 07:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 23,321
Posted By Tim Simmons
Or Tibetan.

Or Tibetan.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th September 2025, 05:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 15,346
Posted By Tim Simmons
Nice looks West African to me. Ritual ? Rather...

Nice looks West African to me. Ritual ? Rather like a Recade. Symbol of rebirth coming alive with the rain? like it a lot cannot be that common.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th September 2025, 07:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 24,536
Posted By Tim Simmons
Thanks for your replies. The club does have a...

Thanks for your replies. The club does have a hole for a lanyard so presumably also used to whack an opponent.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th September 2025, 07:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 28,319
Posted By Tim Simmons
Personely bull shit either means too expensive or...

Personely bull shit either means too expensive or it is rubbish. I will only buy on a plain discription and sell the same way.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th September 2025, 04:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 24,536
Posted By Tim Simmons
Must of had value?

A new thread on the Australian club I recenly aquired. The reason is the unusual old repair/alteration either from use or in the original fashioning. Clealy and old piece, the patination is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th September 2025, 11:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 15,525
Posted By Tim Simmons
I believe these are all from South Sudan. I...

I believe these are all from South Sudan. I don't know why they are rather roughly finished. Some are clean steel with ingraving looking very nice, perhaps these really are just currency. Still a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th September 2025, 03:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 23,250
Posted By Tim Simmons
Thanks Detlef. The information I have relating...

Thanks Detlef. The information I have relating to form of club with the dark dense wood is Queensland North East Australia. I would think the distribution is probably much wider. I will not have...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th September 2025, 02:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 23,250
Posted By Tim Simmons
Australian club

Looks like a good day for Detlef and I. Just won this piece. A little knocked about at the top but to get this form cheap cheap is good.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th September 2025, 11:18 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 133,074
Posted By Tim Simmons
The cap being the rounded bit on the end. The...

The cap being the rounded bit on the end. The shapes of Doa could be used by many Naga groups.
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