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2nd September 2024, 05:06 AM | #1 |
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No this is not a union staff or field officer's sword. Their blades were much wider, often having etching on them.
The hilt type was used well into the 1880s. This might be an old theatre sword, a Civil War Veteran's convention sword, or, more likely, a societal sword. |
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2nd September 2024, 07:54 AM | #3 |
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Ancient Order of Hibernians
https://www.faganarms.com/products/a...bernians-sword |
3rd September 2024, 04:01 PM | #4 |
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Thanks for the responses Battara and DrDavid. The sword is really beat up, but I've had it a long time. DrDavid thanks for the conformation that it is a Hibernian society sword. I stumbled upon that sight but wasn't sure if I could post it. There seem to be quite a few of these swords out there. I haven't found a conclusive date for how long they were made. This pattern seems to be similar to the Convention swords that Battara mentioned. Does that put an estimated date of 1880-1900 on the sword? It was well made and spring steel.
I always found the history of the AOH and the Molly Maguires fascinating. Down to Alexander Campbell's handprint! |
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