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Richard · 24th January 2010, 07:22 PM

Hello to all! Having just joined the forum, I thought that I might introduce myself. My name is Richard Dellar and I am here at the suggestion of my good friend Jim McDougall - I hope his trust in me is not misplaced! I have been a collector of European swords, mostly British and French, for over 30 years but I am always open to sharing and gaining knowledge. I look forward to interesting discussion with all!
Just by way of introducing myself further, here is a photo of the three swords of General Francis Hugonin of the 4th Dragoons (1768-1832)

M ELEY · 25th January 2010, 09:24 AM

Hello Richard and welcome to the forum! Absolutely beautiful swords you have there. However did you acquire them? Are you an ancestor to the original owner?

Norman McCormick · 25th January 2010, 09:13 PM

Hi Richard,
Welcome, having read your monographs on the 1796 H.C. Officers sword and the 1796 L.C. sabre I know your input will be interesting. I look forward to seeing and hearing more about the above swords. Once again welcome to the Forum.
My Regards,
Norman.

celtan · 25th January 2010, 09:18 PM

Welcome Richard. Beautiful swords..!

Your name sounds awfully familiar. Have we corresponded before..?

Best

Manuel L. Iravedra

Jim McDougall · 25th January 2010, 09:51 PM

Hi Richard, and welcome aboard!!!!
Its great to have you with us, and these British swords you've posted,
now thats what I'm talkin' about!!! Breathtaking

As has been mentioned, your superbly researched and written articles that have appeared over many years stand as excellent resources for collectors and weapons historians, and reflect your devotion to these studies. I truly look forward to your input in the discussions here, and thank you so much for posting these fabulous examples.

What is really interesting with these beautiful, and provenanced swords is that they show chronological development of the sword patterns for the swords used by heavy cavalry officers. With this kind of provenance it is like finding vintage currency in serial sequence!!

Again, my sincerest welcome, and thank you for joining us here!!!

All very best regards,
Jim

fernando · 26th January 2010, 11:11 PM

Hi Richard,
Welcome to the forum

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... and you may tell those three excelent swords that they are welcome, too

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Fernando

24th January 2010, 07:22 PM	#1
Richard Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Aquae Sulis, UK Posts: 46	New member Hello to all! Having just joined the forum, I thought that I might introduce myself. My name is Richard Dellar and I am here at the suggestion of my good friend Jim McDougall - I hope his trust in me is not misplaced! I have been a collector of European swords, mostly British and French, for over 30 years but I am always open to sharing and gaining knowledge. I look forward to interesting discussion with all! Just by way of introducing myself further, here is a photo of the three swords of General Francis Hugonin of the 4th Dragoons (1768-1832) Attached Images

25th January 2010, 09:24 AM	#2
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,097	Hello Richard and welcome to the forum! Absolutely beautiful swords you have there. However did you acquire them? Are you an ancestor to the original owner?

25th January 2010, 09:13 PM	#3
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,597	Hi Richard, Welcome, having read your monographs on the 1796 H.C. Officers sword and the 1796 L.C. sabre I know your input will be interesting. I look forward to seeing and hearing more about the above swords. Once again welcome to the Forum. My Regards, Norman.

25th January 2010, 09:18 PM	#4
celtan Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PR, USA Posts: 679	Welcome Richard. Beautiful swords..! Your name sounds awfully familiar. Have we corresponded before..? Best Manuel L. Iravedra

25th January 2010, 09:51 PM	#5
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 9,945	Hi Richard, and welcome aboard!!!! Its great to have you with us, and these British swords you've posted, now thats what I'm talkin' about!!! Breathtaking As has been mentioned, your superbly researched and written articles that have appeared over many years stand as excellent resources for collectors and weapons historians, and reflect your devotion to these studies. I truly look forward to your input in the discussions here, and thank you so much for posting these fabulous examples. What is really interesting with these beautiful, and provenanced swords is that they show chronological development of the sword patterns for the swords used by heavy cavalry officers. With this kind of provenance it is like finding vintage currency in serial sequence!! Again, my sincerest welcome, and thank you for joining us here!!! All very best regards, Jim

26th January 2010, 11:11 PM	#6
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Hi Richard, Welcome to the forum . ... and you may tell those three excelent swords that they are welcome, too . Fernando