Dutch Guards Regiment Officers Sword

Norman McCormick · 22nd November 2023, 01:13 PM

Hi Radboud,
Lovely sword and great that you got a definite attribution something that is not always possible. I have attached a further photo of the hilt of my sword and a copy of an article on an identified English officers sword. First notice the similarity of the boatshell guard and d-guard on your sword and the English officers sword. Second the similarity of the d-guard, grip and pommel on my sword and the English officers sword. Seems to me there is a common source for parts or certainly a fashion element used by different manufacturers/suppliers/assemblers.
My Regards,
Norman.

Radboud · 23rd November 2023, 12:01 AM

That's a great find Norman, I'm struck by the similarities between the three hilts, especially between your sword and the one in the article.

22nd November 2023, 01:13 PM	#1
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,577	Hi Radboud, Lovely sword and great that you got a definite attribution something that is not always possible. I have attached a further photo of the hilt of my sword and a copy of an article on an identified English officers sword. First notice the similarity of the boatshell guard and d-guard on your sword and the English officers sword. Second the similarity of the d-guard, grip and pommel on my sword and the English officers sword. Seems to me there is a common source for parts or certainly a fashion element used by different manufacturers/suppliers/assemblers. My Regards, Norman. Attached Images

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23rd November 2023, 12:01 AM	#2
Radboud Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: New Zealand Posts: 226	That's a great find Norman, I'm struck by the similarities between the three hilts, especially between your sword and the one in the article.