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Forum: European Armoury 16th December 2025, 08:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,028
Posted By Hotspur
The foundry information makes sense that the...

The foundry information makes sense that the blade fitments often seem a second thought. Almost as if they were rebladed. A barrel of guards would ship well. Cast by the bushel.

Cheers
GC
Forum: European Armoury 15th December 2025, 04:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,028
Posted By Hotspur
They are almost peas in a pod. The Rose...

They are almost peas in a pod. The Rose hangers, from a century later are very similar
Forum: European Armoury 15th December 2025, 04:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,028
Posted By Hotspur
David, of The Royal Sword shared his at one point...

David, of The Royal Sword shared his at one point and I saved that set
Forum: European Armoury 15th December 2025, 04:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,028
Posted By Hotspur
Great stuff! I have one of the French swords...

Great stuff!

I have one of the French swords and have found a few more. It's super to have a good date for them.

Cheers
GC
Forum: European Armoury 14th December 2025, 08:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,499
Posted By Hotspur
The longer sword is an older cavalry sword, with...

The longer sword is an older cavalry sword, with the other infantry nco.

Here the older cavalry swords
https://www.japaneseswordindex.com/civilian.htm
Forum: European Armoury 14th December 2025, 06:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 635
Posted By Hotspur
These are generally listed as northern Mexican...

These are generally listed as northern Mexican saddle swords. Mexican revolution period.

Someone will remember the espada ancha threads.

Cheers
GC

Buried on my drive are other examples
Forum: European Armoury 8th December 2025, 06:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,425
Posted By Hotspur
https://www.trove.scot/object/30342 ...

https://www.trove.scot/object/30342

https://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/34502
Forum: European Armoury 25th November 2025, 08:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,237
Posted By Hotspur
A dibble/dibber

A dibble/dibber
Forum: European Armoury 25th October 2025, 06:09 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 32,356
Posted By Hotspur
I have just one HC officers sword from 1869. My...

I have just one HC officers sword from 1869. My own thoughts on why a half basket would be access. A half basket goes back earlier, just like half heart counterguards.

The evolution of the...
Forum: European Armoury 10th October 2025, 07:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,866
Posted By Hotspur
The main resource page is a bookmark I found...

The main resource page is a bookmark I found through the Sir Clisto pages, so many decades ago.

I have studied here since.

A jewel.
Forum: European Armoury 10th October 2025, 12:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,810
Posted By Hotspur
I would defer to Lee on this. The Waterman...

I would defer to Lee on this. The Waterman knives are some of my newest military blades. Maybe the curb might be military knives and swords (generally) but there are all the Wiemar period...
Forum: European Armoury 10th October 2025, 12:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,810
Posted By Hotspur
When are too many not enough? Most of the below...

When are too many not enough? Most of the below are WWII, while examples with red spacers will prove to be the '50s.

There are several discussions that predate my interests. My dad had one,...
Forum: European Armoury 30th September 2025, 10:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 25,141
Posted By Hotspur
That's really a terrific share. The Schola...

That's really a terrific share. The Schola board has been gone awhile but there have been a few pools of assembly to share these works. I am very disappointed in the facebook status of approving...
Forum: European Armoury 20th September 2025, 10:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 19,112
Posted By Hotspur
That is a really nice piece. There are some...

That is a really nice piece. There are some fine elements there but I can't be of any help on the marks. The blade steel appears to be crucible/cast steel.


There are some details that seem...
Forum: European Armoury 20th September 2025, 11:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 37,056
Posted By Hotspur
Mounted, or infantry grenadier? The theme comes...

Mounted, or infantry grenadier? The theme comes up a lot in the lowlands, UK and Iberia. The grip and basket a bit Spanish in my mind.

Here is a neat hanger and an American eagle in British...
Forum: European Armoury 31st August 2025, 08:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 38,791
Posted By Hotspur
I would agree with British artillery but I...

I would agree with British artillery but I thought there was a precursor to that plate. As far as short straight hangers, there were a lot of varied like a couple of mine. There is a reproduction...
Forum: European Armoury 18th August 2025, 01:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 30,457
Posted By Hotspur
The Sword Buyers Guide is probably the remaining...

The Sword Buyers Guide is probably the remaining forum where some of the long term modern collectors still gather. All Swords and the IASC rooms on Facebook.

https://sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/...
Forum: European Armoury 10th August 2025, 07:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 30,335
Posted By Hotspur
Of course, in pursuit of something else, I find...

Of course, in pursuit of something else, I find myself here and now need to add some Portugeuse swords that have been brought to my attention. About Terry's sword, I'm noticing something else that...
Forum: European Armoury 10th August 2025, 01:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 38,950
Posted By Hotspur
Yes thanks for all the book pages and everyone's...

Yes thanks for all the book pages and everyone's posts.


I came across this on the ASAC website while looking for other things
...
Forum: European Armoury 6th August 2025, 02:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,995
Posted By Hotspur
I have had a Shattuck with Garfield on one side...

I have had a Shattuck with Garfield on one side and Lincoln on the other. I'll see where it is. A swing cylinder. Hatfield Mass These are not uncommon and these images are not the one from the...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd August 2025, 04:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 28,649
Posted By Hotspur
I would think the unmarked blades may have just...

I would think the unmarked blades may have just been more a trade thing. I see a lot of US swords without any makers marks and I'm certain they are British production. Then British, German and...
Forum: European Armoury 29th July 2025, 03:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 28,649
Posted By Hotspur
There is a thread elsewhere that I had...

There is a thread elsewhere that I had participated in. I hardly remember it but there was some interesting discussion.
http://myarmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.19581.html


Cheers
GC
Forum: European Armoury 28th July 2025, 03:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 53,246
Posted By Hotspur
The counterguard is exquisite work! I'm...

The counterguard is exquisite work!

I'm generally not allowed nice things but seeing them and learning is the next best thing.

Cheers
GC
Forum: European Armoury 28th July 2025, 03:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 28,649
Posted By Hotspur
Great stuff guys. Is there a cut off date...

Great stuff guys.

Is there a cut off date for the use of the 1414 and 1515 stuff? Other cabalistic traits continue, without these numbers.

I have just one of the eastern European profile but...
Forum: European Armoury 10th July 2025, 07:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,599
Posted By Hotspur
Yes, London port records are rife with manifests...

Yes, London port records are rife with manifests containing barrels of blades. Later as well, as noted by Mowbray and British ships going to Philadelphia with trunks and barrels listed as containing...
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