I used to have an identical cutlass. I bought it as a teenager thinking it was real. I'm now certain that it was a replica. A very good one, and probably an old replica. A collector friend of mine...
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I used to have an identical cutlass. I bought it as a teenager thinking it was real. I'm now certain that it was a replica. A very good one, and probably an old replica. A collector friend of mine...
Having since seen other similar examples with an identical point, I no longer think the point of my sword was altered.
Although there are not daily posts in this sub-forum, the site still functions.
Jurg,
I am sorry to hear about your dha collection. Best of luck retrieving it!
Jonathan
It is AR for King Albert I of Belgium. This is a rare sword!
See users.skynet.be/euro-swords/bl-gb1915.htm
Jonathan
The handle looks like it is from a set of cutlery. My guess is that it is a composite piece.
Yes, you are correct.
I apologize for derailing this further, but photobucket recently made some changes and 3rd party hosting now costs $400 per year. I suggest finding a different photo hosting site.
I'm pretty sure it is a straight, fullered Wilkinson style blade.
Definitely not British.
I agree, Glen.
Interesting, because I can't think of any French swords from the Napoleonic period that have blades that look anything like the M1913.
Mark,
Thanks for making that change! OldSwords.com is not alone in that error, so not to worry. I know you work hard to make sure everything is as accurate as possible, and that is very much...
The following site has a number of photos of British Mountain Batteries, but this one shows the swords the best slide your mouse over the photo to enlarge a section:...
That is always disappointing.
It is probably a mix, but I'm sure a some sellers are crossing their fingers that buyers are ignorant.
Very nice, Will! That is a great example of a sword that is actually very rare. :)
This is a bit of a rant.
We all know that the term "rare" is often overused when it comes to describing antiques for sale. One example of this in the realm of British military swords is the Indian...
I agree that the most recent image shows frogs.
The photos appear to show baldrics which are held in place by a belt across the waist, rather than the Sam Browne style frog you have.
Is there any chance that is Arabic? Egypt used French style briquets in the 19th century.
Hello, and welcome to the forum! I believe it is an Austrian M1904 Cavalry Sword for an enlisted man. Hopefully someone with a greater knowledge of Austrian swords can tell you more than that. The...
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Very nice, Eric. My M1860 is also a Tomes.
From "Testing Bayonets and Cavalry Swords", Scientific American Vol. 54, No. 12 (20 March 1886):
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Khyber knife / choora from Afghanistan, 19th century.