Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Old saber from a barn in northeastern Pennsylvania

Lee · 24th January 2016, 01:58 PM

Ulfberth, I think that you have surely 'nailed' it right on the head! The owner remembers swinging it around in the barn as a child. I'll ask if there is anything in the family history that might favor any of the possibilities pointed out by M. Eley. I know that my friend also has what he believes is an American Civil War naval officer's sword along with a picture of the original owner in uniform wearing it! I'll see about getting pictures of that and will report back whatever else I learn.

The flat back did make me wonder if the blade were French, but there were no remains of any engraving there. So, I do not feel totally ignorant and my friend will be thrilled that with your help the original origin has been identified. Thank you all for your assistance thus far!

24th January 2016, 01:58 PM	#7
Lee EAAF Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Upstate New York, USA Posts: 932	The forum community is once again triumphant Ulfberth, I think that you have surely 'nailed' it right on the head! The owner remembers swinging it around in the barn as a child. I'll ask if there is anything in the family history that might favor any of the possibilities pointed out by M. Eley. I know that my friend also has what he believes is an American Civil War naval officer's sword along with a picture of the original owner in uniform wearing it! I'll see about getting pictures of that and will report back whatever else I learn. The flat back did make me wonder if the blade were French, but there were no remains of any engraving there. So, I do not feel totally ignorant and my friend will be thrilled that with your help the original origin has been identified. Thank you all for your assistance thus far!