Masonic hilt with... a French Cuirassier blade?

midelburgo · 13th August 2020, 11:33 PM

Somehow I have a tendency to pick weird pieces...

This one seems to be a French Cuirassier blade mounted with a brass masonic hilt and bone grip.
It was rather cheap. It will be interesting to see what is etched on the back.
93cm of the blade and 110cm total length.

I say masonic, but I suspect in Catholic countries some of these swords were originally in the hands of sculptures of Saint George, Santiago, Archangel Gabriel, Saint Katherine... and other weapon carrying saints.

13th August 2020, 11:33 PM	#1
midelburgo Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 256	Masonic hilt with... a French Cuirassier blade? Somehow I have a tendency to pick weird pieces... This one seems to be a French Cuirassier blade mounted with a brass masonic hilt and bone grip. It was rather cheap. It will be interesting to see what is etched on the back. 93cm of the blade and 110cm total length. I say masonic, but I suspect in Catholic countries some of these swords were originally in the hands of sculptures of Saint George, Santiago, Archangel Gabriel, Saint Katherine... and other weapon carrying saints. Attached Images Last edited by midelburgo; 13th August 2020 at 11:46 PM.

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