Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - British M1803 Flank Officer's Sword with Modification?

Will M · 12th December 2021, 04:04 PM

I see nothing to indicate that the blade has been shortened. The corrosion on the tip matches the rest of the blade. The point is done correctly and has corresponding fasle edge. It appears to have been made this way most likely for an officer of shorter stature. I would be interested in grip measurements as it appears to have corresponding size to the blade but with photos you can't be sure.

12th December 2021, 04:04 PM	#7
Will M Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In the wee woods north of Napanee Ontario Posts: 394	I see nothing to indicate that the blade has been shortened. The corrosion on the tip matches the rest of the blade. The point is done correctly and has corresponding fasle edge. It appears to have been made this way most likely for an officer of shorter stature. I would be interested in grip measurements as it appears to have corresponding size to the blade but with photos you can't be sure.