Espada ancha--recycled M1832 Artillery Sword?

Shakethetrees · 11th April 2016, 03:26 AM

Here's a shot of an early French Glaive D'Artillerie for comparison.

machinist · 11th April 2016, 06:07 AM

I am surprised I did not see this thread until today, sorry Ian but it is mine now.

The historical possibilities made it hard to pass up and if I have to eat beans and rice for a while so be it. It won't be the first time.
The idea of it being of French origin certainly pleases me and opens up many unprovable possibilities,
a prize from the battle of Puebla? An even earlier relic of the "Pastry war"?
I imagine nationalistic pride rather than necessity caused its reforging and rehilting into a proper Mexican sword.

Ian · 12th April 2016, 02:54 PM

Congratulations on a nice acquisition! I'm pleased it found an appreciative home. There are a number of historical possibilities, as you point out. I thought it was an interesting talking point for this forum, and a possible French connection makes it a little more intriguing.

Ian.

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Originally Posted by machinist

I am surprised I did not see this thread until today, sorry Ian but it is mine now.

The historical possibilities made it hard to pass up and if I have to eat beans and rice for a while so be it. It won't be the first time.
The idea of it being of French origin certainly pleases me and opens up many unprovable possibilities,
a prize from the battle of Puebla? An even earlier relic of the "Pastry war"?
I imagine nationalistic pride rather than necessity caused its reforging and rehilting into a proper Mexican sword.

11th April 2016, 03:26 AM	#1
Shakethetrees Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 363	Here's a shot of an early French Glaive D'Artillerie for comparison. Attached Images

11th April 2016, 06:07 AM	#2
machinist Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 93	I am surprised I did not see this thread until today, sorry Ian but it is mine now. The historical possibilities made it hard to pass up and if I have to eat beans and rice for a while so be it. It won't be the first time. The idea of it being of French origin certainly pleases me and opens up many unprovable possibilities, a prize from the battle of Puebla? An even earlier relic of the "Pastry war"? I imagine nationalistic pride rather than necessity caused its reforging and rehilting into a proper Mexican sword.