Old short sword

Dmitry · 7th March 2012, 03:48 PM

Hello,
Imho this sword dates ca.1850 or so. It's a 17th c. revival piece, made in one of the German countries.

M ELEY · 8th March 2012, 12:58 AM

Excellent point, Dmitry. I agree. That's why the shell-guard and floating knuckle bow reminded me of those much earlier naval hangers.

7th March 2012, 03:48 PM	#1
Dmitry Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 607	Hello, Imho this sword dates ca.1850 or so. It's a 17th c. revival piece, made in one of the German countries.

8th March 2012, 12:58 AM	#2
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,156	Excellent point, Dmitry. I agree. That's why the shell-guard and floating knuckle bow reminded me of those much earlier naval hangers.