A Pair of Mexican Naval Swords

drac2k · 29th October 2024, 08:17 PM

I recently purchased a pair of swords that were attributed to the Mexican Navy.
The longer sword with the folding guard and the Eagle Head Pommel didn't look like the typical Mexican Eagle and I was unable to find a similar example until I stumbled on an example that was in the Texas Star of the Republic Museum, allegedly owned by Santa Anna's Naval Aid and Secretary, Ramon Martinez Caro.
The second sword was supposedly a naval cutlass and while it is a good length and shape to be such, I can not find a comparable example. It certainly is Mexican, it looks like it is a composite sword, made a long time ago, put together for whatever past need.

29th October 2024, 08:17 PM	#1
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,232	A Pair of Mexican Naval Swords I recently purchased a pair of swords that were attributed to the Mexican Navy. The longer sword with the folding guard and the Eagle Head Pommel didn't look like the typical Mexican Eagle and I was unable to find a similar example until I stumbled on an example that was in the Texas Star of the Republic Museum, allegedly owned by Santa Anna's Naval Aid and Secretary, Ramon Martinez Caro. The second sword was supposedly a naval cutlass and while it is a good length and shape to be such, I can not find a comparable example. It certainly is Mexican, it looks like it is a composite sword, made a long time ago, put together for whatever past need. Attached Images