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Originally Posted by kahnjar1
Hi, and thanks for the replies so far from those who have answered.  Consensus seems to suggest a Walloon, but I sense some doubt.
I have had a look at all references to Walloon that I can fine in my books, and although the hilt is SIMILAR, it is not in my mind a definate identification.
WHAT ABOUT THE BLADE??
I have yet to see an illustration showing this blade profile. All that I have seen on illustrations of Walloon have fullers, or are what I would call standard blade profile.
What do you think? |
I think possibly everyone is right to some extent here. This may be a late sword of the walloon style, not quite a 1796 heavy cavalry officers sword, but in that line of evolution.
If thats the case there is probobly some merit in calling it a walloon-esq Cavalry officers sword.
Can you post measurements and tell us if there are any markings on it at all?
Gene
P.S. I'll go back and hit the books and see if there is a similar one anywhere. Between us we must have one like it pictured.