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Ron Anderson · 1st September 2010, 02:26 AM

HI Dmiitry

Thank you.

I fear you are right. I've just found this item on google - identical to my hilt (see below).

So this appears to be an exact replica of a Scottish small sword (the Auld Alliance – Scottish items often follow French styles). Which explains the thistles.

The owner of this sword and the masonic swords I mentioned was named Hogg – a Scottish family long connected with the freemasons.

I'd say it's a lot older than 30 years, however. The leather is old and brittle, broken in three places. The blade is heavily oxidised. It appears to be an old replica for a proud Scottish family. (A proud Scot - who'd have thought?)

http://www.antiques-arms.com/catalog...er-pi-429.html

1st September 2010, 02:26 AM	#1
Ron Anderson Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 228	HI Dmiitry Thank you. I fear you are right. I've just found this item on google - identical to my hilt (see below). So this appears to be an exact replica of a Scottish small sword (the Auld Alliance – Scottish items often follow French styles). Which explains the thistles. The owner of this sword and the masonic swords I mentioned was named Hogg – a Scottish family long connected with the freemasons. I'd say it's a lot older than 30 years, however. The leather is old and brittle, broken in three places. The blade is heavily oxidised. It appears to be an old replica for a proud Scottish family. (A proud Scot - who'd have thought?) http://www.antiques-arms.com/catalog...er-pi-429.html