Swords in the Mexican Revolution 1910-1921

Jim McDougall · 4th April 2025, 09:23 PM

This is another example concurring with that of previous post, again with the notable shell guard, the serpent appendage coiling around edge seems an affectation popular in hilts of S. Mexico into Central America.
The grip again, with the Moorish 'notch' hand nock from North African hilts (Maghreb).

The blade is marked LYNDON & WIGNALL, sword cutlers at Minerva Works, Fazely St. Birmingham, and in registers 1833-1839.

Swords with these type hilts have been associated with Brazil as one with inscribed blade c. 1850s is known, thus suggesting that provenance.

These again, are known to have been fancifully hawked as 'pirate cutlasses' some years ago, but of course, now that more study of these weapons has been forthcoming, it is good to know the actual identity of these.

As with the previously mentioned sword likely with Brazilian provenance, these type swords may well have entered the theaters of the Mexican Revolution in some capicity, in southern regions.

4th April 2025, 09:23 PM	#11
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,277	Another Brazilian form This is another example concurring with that of previous post, again with the notable shell guard, the serpent appendage coiling around edge seems an affectation popular in hilts of S. Mexico into Central America. The grip again, with the Moorish 'notch' hand nock from North African hilts (Maghreb). The blade is marked LYNDON & WIGNALL, sword cutlers at Minerva Works, Fazely St. Birmingham, and in registers 1833-1839. Swords with these type hilts have been associated with Brazil as one with inscribed blade c. 1850s is known, thus suggesting that provenance. These again, are known to have been fancifully hawked as 'pirate cutlasses' some years ago, but of course, now that more study of these weapons has been forthcoming, it is good to know the actual identity of these. As with the previously mentioned sword likely with Brazilian provenance, these type swords may well have entered the theaters of the Mexican Revolution in some capicity, in southern regions. Attached Images