A Swiss (Engineering?) Sword

Blade · 12th October 2009, 06:40 PM

I have this short sawback sword, I was told it's a swiss artillery sword, or an engineering sword.

I haven't seen many of them for sale on ebay.

It has serial number and a mark of Wester&co solingen.
Is there a way to find out when it was made?
I would like to try to date this piece, verify it's authenticity, and learn about how and where it was used. in short, any info that can be provided on this piece is wellcome.

Yaniv.

Atlantia · 12th October 2009, 07:26 PM

Lovely condition, are you sure its Swiss?
Did the Swiss copy or Import the hilts from the French?

Isn't this a pioneer variation of the French 1831 Artillery Gladius?
It is in amazing condition. This specific variation is not one I'm familiar with.

The only swiss one I can find pictures of is:

Welcome to the forums by the way

Are there any other stamped marks on the hilt under the leather washer?

12th October 2009, 06:40 PM	#1
Blade Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 9	A Swiss (Engineering?) Sword I have this short sawback sword, I was told it's a swiss artillery sword, or an engineering sword. I haven't seen many of them for sale on ebay. It has serial number and a mark of Wester&co solingen. Is there a way to find out when it was made? I would like to try to date this piece, verify it's authenticity, and learn about how and where it was used. in short, any info that can be provided on this piece is wellcome. Yaniv. Attached Images

12th October 2009, 07:26 PM	#2
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Lovely condition, are you sure its Swiss? Did the Swiss copy or Import the hilts from the French? Isn't this a pioneer variation of the French 1831 Artillery Gladius? It is in amazing condition. This specific variation is not one I'm familiar with. The only swiss one I can find pictures of is: Welcome to the forums by the way Are there any other stamped marks on the hilt under the leather washer? Last edited by Atlantia; 12th October 2009 at 10:10 PM.