Strange sword

[Lansquenet59]

Hello everyone,

Does anyone have any idea about this kind of sword? (Sorry I only have these 2 photos) I know, it's hard to give an opinion. But if that can make you think of something already seen.

Thank you !

[corrado26]

I have improved your foto a little bit

[Jim McDougall]

It is truly a stretch to try to make out much on this sword from these photos, as noted and agreed. However what I might suggest is perhaps some sort of training or fencing epee. The tall olive type pommel is characteristic of mid to latter 18th century styles on various swords typically of military character in that time.

The thin blade is impossible to see, but looks 'blockish' almost as if squared in section.
While these are of course not 'combat' weapons, they, along with early fencing weapons, are fascinating in their own right, especially early forms like this.

Photo is a British light dragoon sword c. 1750s showing the pommel type which seems simiilar.

[Yvain]

Early 18th century foil it seems : https://ahfi.org/weapon-descriptions...floretfleuret/ Do you have more pictures ?

[fernando]

Very good shot; right on target, Yvain .

[Yvain]

Thanks Fernando ! Even late 17th century it seems. (Picture cropped and taken from "Les Vrays principes de l'espée seule", Philibert de La Touche, 1670.)