Please help on 1796 HC sword marks

Ian Knight · 21st December 2009, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Dmitry

Ian, I don't know if you have this Osprey book, but it might come handy.
OTTO VON PIVKA - THE PORTUGUESE ARMY OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS
A very decent concise summary of the Portuguese forces, uniforms, etc, especially considering that it is in English.

It's available for preview here - http://books.google.com/books?id=FdL...age&q=&f=false

Hello Dmitry,
I have many of the Osprey books but not this one. Thank you.

Ian

Norman McCormick · 21st December 2009, 07:39 PM

Hi Ian,
My main interest lies with Indian weaponry but this year I have been fortunate in picking up some 18th and early 19th Cent British swords, including a 1796 H.C. Troopers sword, courtesy of Fernando as you spotted.

This has rekindled my interest in this period which was my main area of collecting when I was a teenager ( some time ago I hasten to say). All my pieces from way back then were eventually sold in pursuit of wine, women etc., in hindsight it wasn't a bad deal

but now I'm looking to reinstate some of my old collection so always on the lookout. To be honest my tastes are quite catholic so a nice piece from any period and any culture and a user is liable to pique my interest.
My Regards,
Norman.

21st December 2009, 07:39 PM	#2
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,645	Hi Ian, My main interest lies with Indian weaponry but this year I have been fortunate in picking up some 18th and early 19th Cent British swords, including a 1796 H.C. Troopers sword, courtesy of Fernando as you spotted. This has rekindled my interest in this period which was my main area of collecting when I was a teenager ( some time ago I hasten to say). All my pieces from way back then were eventually sold in pursuit of wine, women etc., in hindsight it wasn't a bad deal but now I'm looking to reinstate some of my old collection so always on the lookout. To be honest my tastes are quite catholic so a nice piece from any period and any culture and a user is liable to pique my interest. My Regards, Norman.