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Forum: European Armoury 9th September 2025, 10:01 PM
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Posted By mgolab
Thanks again Jim. That is simply awesome! ...

Thanks again Jim. That is simply awesome!

As an aside, I have since learned that the surname associated with the piece is Morrison. A lot of information out there about the "Clan Morrison", so...
Forum: European Armoury 8th September 2025, 09:21 PM
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Posted By mgolab
Wow Gentlemen, thank you very much for the...

Wow Gentlemen, thank you very much for the analysis.

I had a good gut feeling about this one when holding it.

I guess this would be an enlisted man's dirk?

what is very interesting is that...
Forum: European Armoury 8th September 2025, 06:11 PM
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Posted By mgolab
an additional picture also overall weight is...

an additional picture

also overall weight is 1 pound, 3.9 oz
Forum: European Armoury 8th September 2025, 04:23 PM
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Posted By mgolab
Brass Hilt Dirk

I recently purchased this all brass hilt dirk from an 80 year old individual who stated that it was part of her uncle's collection.

Having handled a number of 18th century/early 19th century brass...
Forum: European Armoury 28th August 2025, 01:44 PM
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Views: 8,895
Posted By mgolab
Thank you. If possible can you post the image...

Thank you. If possible can you post the image from that book? I do not have access to it.
Forum: European Armoury 23rd August 2025, 07:53 PM
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Posted By mgolab
would you say it is infantry or naval?

would you say it is infantry or naval?
Forum: European Armoury 21st August 2025, 12:19 AM
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Views: 7,062
Posted By mgolab
The 71st regiment of foot, Fraser's Highlanders,...

The 71st regiment of foot, Fraser's Highlanders, served in American during the American Revolution. Both Norther and Southern Campaigns. The 1st Battalion was mostly captures at the Battle of...
Forum: European Armoury 20th August 2025, 08:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,062
Posted By mgolab
I reached out to a few institutions with...

I reached out to a few institutions with pictures. The general feedback was that the blade is a cut down sword blade, perhaps 18th century. The hilt is reminiscent of dirks of the late 18th...
Forum: European Armoury 19th August 2025, 08:58 PM
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Views: 8,895
Posted By mgolab
Thanks again Jim for the detailed response. ...

Thanks again Jim for the detailed response.

One further question: would this be an enlisted man's or officer's sword?
Forum: European Armoury 18th August 2025, 09:17 PM
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Views: 8,895
Posted By mgolab
Thanks Jim. Finally received it. Seller was...

Thanks Jim.

Finally received it. Seller was only 1 hr. or so from my house but USPS took three days...I should have picked it up.

anyway, there is a crown over TG. I assume Thomas Gill?
Forum: European Armoury 18th August 2025, 12:29 PM
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Views: 8,895
Posted By mgolab
found this online ...

found this online

https://fineart.hallsgb.com/auction/lot/21-a-british-naval-officers-fighting-sword-late-18thearly-19th-century/?lot=144110&sd=1
Forum: European Armoury 16th August 2025, 02:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,895
Posted By mgolab
Thanks Jim. If it is a later sword, any...

Thanks Jim.

If it is a later sword, any thoughts on how much later? American? British?

The seller has confirmed that it came out of a very old estate in East Northport, NY....for what that is...
Forum: European Armoury 15th August 2025, 10:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,895
Posted By mgolab
Thank you very much. That is great. now,...

Thank you very much. That is great. now, hopefully it comes in the mail...
Forum: European Armoury 15th August 2025, 01:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,895
Posted By mgolab
Thank you Robert. Could this be an infantry...

Thank you Robert. Could this be an infantry hanger given its dimensions? If you google 1780 British Infantry hanger something similar comes up.
Forum: European Armoury 14th August 2025, 09:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,895
Posted By mgolab
Pattern British Sword?

Just bought this and waiting for it to come in. Some pictures attached. Appears to have a Crowned G?

Appreciate any comments
Forum: European Armoury 6th August 2025, 12:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,062
Posted By mgolab
Here is image

Here is image
Forum: European Armoury 6th August 2025, 12:34 AM
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Views: 7,062
Posted By mgolab
The other side of the handle appears to have some...

The other side of the handle appears to have some markings as well, perhaps a "71"
Forum: European Armoury 3rd August 2025, 12:57 AM
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Views: 7,062
Posted By mgolab
Some markings on blade as well.

Some markings on blade as well.
Forum: European Armoury 3rd August 2025, 12:46 AM
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Views: 7,062
Posted By mgolab
additional photos

additional photos
Forum: European Armoury 2nd August 2025, 06:58 PM
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Views: 7,062
Posted By mgolab
Thank you. I just received it. The blade is...

Thank you. I just received it. The blade is single edged. Also, very faded, but there appears to be a crown on the blade.
Forum: European Armoury 31st July 2025, 08:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,062
Posted By mgolab
Scottish Dirk?

I could not pass this one up for the price. Wondering if it is a Scottish dirk. 18.25 inches overall with a 12 inch blade.

Thanks for any comments
Forum: European Armoury 25th July 2025, 03:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,856
Posted By mgolab
Thank you very much. I am curious whether the...

Thank you very much. I am curious whether the "trophy of arms" on the blade may point to military use of the sword by hessian/anspach/brunswick jagers.

What are your thoughts on this?

Thanks
Forum: European Armoury 24th July 2025, 09:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,083
Posted By mgolab
see this ...

see this

http://myarmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.12928.html
Forum: European Armoury 24th July 2025, 08:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,083
Posted By mgolab
if you google "anspach jager sword 18th century"...

if you google "anspach jager sword 18th century" a similar well documented example appears
Forum: European Armoury 24th July 2025, 05:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,083
Posted By mgolab
As a follow up, I think that this may be a German...

As a follow up, I think that this may be a German hunting sword, 18th century. I am interested in hearing any comments about the lion on the bottom of the hilt, whether this may indicate a certain...
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