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02-19-2021, 09:29 AM

Glen C. replied to a thread Are these good? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Spectacular. Great photos.

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02-19-2021, 09:18 AM

Glen C. replied to a thread Mortuary Sabre sword in Antique & Military Sword Forum

tre kewl !

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02-17-2021, 09:20 AM

George Wheeler replied to a thread A Baden Seitengewehr in Antique & Military Sword Forum

These were considered to be edged weapons "Sidearms" or Seitengewehre. Some would affix to a rifle but most would not. They could be made by the...

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02-16-2021, 11:03 AM

George Wheeler replied to a thread A Baden Seitengewehr in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Thanks for the comments guys. The different pommels are interesting. Eagle heads, drastically curved, and pointed. Here is an example of another...

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02-14-2021, 12:10 PM

George Wheeler replied to a thread A Baden Seitengewehr in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Here are examples of the Weimar Republic time period Baden Police sidearms that are shown in the period catalogs. The brass example with brown...

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02-14-2021, 12:01 PM

George Wheeler started a thread A Baden Seitengewehr in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Gents, I picked up a very interesting German sidearm this week that I think is a Baden Border/customs sidearm (Badischen Seitengewehr). It...

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02-14-2021, 07:46 AM

George Wheeler replied to a thread TR unusual Klaas sword... in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Len, This is a very nice example of an unknown catalog number Robert Klaas Army Officer sword. It is a very desirable art deco style sword with a...

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02-12-2021, 08:45 AM

MikeShowers replied to a thread Wilkinson Grenadier Guards Colonel P.D.Boyle in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Nice conservation work. Was the sword heavily corroded when you acquired it?

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02-11-2021, 08:26 AM

Glen C. replied to a thread Are these good? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Sorry, I was just kind of speechless when you posted therm. Will you be posting the individually for us? Is the plainer (top/bottom) crested eagle...

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02-10-2021, 10:05 AM

Glen C. replied to a thread Are these good? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

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02-06-2021, 07:43 PM

Glen C. replied to a thread Are these good? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

A nice set!

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02-06-2021, 06:42 PM

Glen C. replied to a thread A German French Whatzit First Empire (?) Sabre in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Thanks for the spine marks. Here is a quick spine snapshot of mine (light challenged) I know we see them on later swords. I wish there was a...

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02-05-2021, 08:39 PM

Glen C. started a thread A German French Whatzit First Empire (?) Sabre in Antique & Military Sword Forum

A recent adoption I'm working on. Sometimes the offer is for less than one would bid. The blade is about 33 1/2" long. The etching goes right up the...

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