17th walloon sword

[Lansquenet59]

Hi guys,

A sword of the "Walloon" type I think around 1650-1700. I think for the infantry, because less massive. The wood was replaced a long time ago.
Anyone know of a similar model?

[corrado26]

I found this one in the net

[Lansquenet59]

Thank you. It is indeed a more widespread model. There are 3 branches, and the blade is larger. You could say it's from the same family.

[Tordenskiold1721]

Same type found here:

https://www.arma-dania.dk/public/timeline/_AD_blankvaben_view.php?editid1=227

[Lansquenet59]

That's exactly it, thank you very much! It allows me to see the original appearance of the handle.

[Tordenskiold1721]

That's exactly it, thank you very much! It allows me to see the original appearance of the handle.

Glad that I could help :)

Did you find the sword in France ? If so, do you know if has been in France for long ? I'm asking as I'm thinking about how it got there. Collectors item taking a walk or battle at Steenkerke 1692(?)

[Lansquenet59]

Yes, I am from the North of France, but I bought this sword from a professional seller in the East of France. So it's impossible to know if she participated in the Battle of Steenkerke ...

[ulfberth]

The infantry and pioneers at the battle of Steenkerque ( now Belgium and at the time the Southern Netherlands ) were under command of the Duke of Wurrtemberg which is shown here not with a rapier but with an infantry sword of course more elaborate but of the same type as yours.

[Lansquenet59]

Indeed, thank you Ulfberth !

[ulfberth]

and thanks to the spot on find of Tordenskiold of the exact same sword !

[DavidIEvans]

Is there any sign of something having been welded to the arms at any point ?

I'm asking as the sword you posted doesn't appear to show any signs of something having been broken.