Swords in the Mexican Revolution 1910-1921

Jim McDougall · 9th April 2025, 03:31 PM

Thanks very much Glen! and for the links to the sites for discussing these 20th c. military swords. These of course have their own area of historic importance and apparently quite esoteric.
Meanwhile, I think the Mexican swords and edged weapons that were carry overs from much earlier times in Mexico are still pertinent here, so these put together examples OK, as well as many of the espada anchas and old cavalry swords and cutlasses.

Jim McDougall · 17th April 2025, 12:25 AM

In the late 1820s well into the 19th century, Mexican cavalry swords became more familiar with European cavalry hilts, and the long straight broadsword blades that had long been mounted in the 18th-early 19th c. 'bilbo' swords were remounted into them. These blades obviously had very long working lives!

I am still seeking more pictures of these sword types worn in the Revolution by various factions and often a matter of course of personal preference.

17th April 2025, 12:25 AM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,277	19th Century Mexican cavalry swords potentially still in use in Revolution In the late 1820s well into the 19th century, Mexican cavalry swords became more familiar with European cavalry hilts, and the long straight broadsword blades that had long been mounted in the 18th-early 19th c. 'bilbo' swords were remounted into them. These blades obviously had very long working lives! I am still seeking more pictures of these sword types worn in the Revolution by various factions and often a matter of course of personal preference. Attached Images

9th April 2025, 03:31 PM	#1
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,277	Thanks very much Glen! and for the links to the sites for discussing these 20th c. military swords. These of course have their own area of historic importance and apparently quite esoteric. Meanwhile, I think the Mexican swords and edged weapons that were carry overs from much earlier times in Mexico are still pertinent here, so these put together examples OK, as well as many of the espada anchas and old cavalry swords and cutlasses.