Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th November 2017, 12:47 PM
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tabarzin
Hi thank you for taking your time to respond to my post. The history of the tabarzin is quite interesting along with the different variations that were produced. I only wish I could read what is...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th November 2017, 12:30 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
3rd November 2017, 10:11 AM
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Forum: European Armoury
3rd November 2017, 09:46 AM
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Grip
Yes the grip is correct I have seen original issue and or replacements also made out of wood when bake light would be broken or wood insert pieces in broken bake light handles , none of the Imperial...
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Forum: European Armoury
3rd November 2017, 09:37 AM
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1827 PAT RIFLE OFFICER'S SWORD POST OFFICE
Looks like a postal horn and crown from the reverse side of the guard even though we don't have a photo of the front. Could it be a WW1 BRITISH ARMY 1827 PAT RIFLE OFFICER'S SWORD POST OFFICE RIFLES...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd November 2017, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 5
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Help with Persian Tabar Saddle Axe 19th Century
Hello fellow collectors,
I just acquired this interesting Tabar yesterday from a local antique shop I normally collect European edge weapons but I like this piece and found it interesting so...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd November 2017, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 14
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German Customs Nightmare
Germany is a nightmare. I sent a parcel via U.S.P.S. to Hermann Historica for auction/consignment with a German WW2 tunic and two German helmets that were confiscated by their customs and after a...
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Forum: European Armoury
2nd November 2017, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 9,179
Bannerman's :-)
Hello fellow collectors ,
You may also research some of the great (Francis Bannerman) offerings of early famous American weapons `"BANNERMAN CATALOGUE OF MILITARY GOODS" Those catalogs are...
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Forum: European Armoury
16th January 2016, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 39
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NORTHERN EUROPEAN HELMET ZISCHAGGE
Hello ,
In my professional opinion this is a modern copy that is made in England. I naively due to bad photos was burned on a similar example sold from Nottingham England from an E bay seller over...
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Forum: European Armoury
16th January 2016, 09:12 PM
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England
Hello ,
In my opinion this is a modern copy that is made in England I have been burned on a similar example from Nottingham England from a E bay seller over 20 years ago. They make these helmets to...
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Forum: European Armoury
16th January 2016, 09:07 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
16th January 2016, 09:01 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
16th January 2016, 08:43 PM
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Swiss Horseman's Saber
Hi this looks allot like a Swiss horseman's saber with the exception of the quilon and chain which could be more decorative for an officer or hunting model. The brass grip is a bit different than the...
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Forum: European Armoury
16th January 2016, 03:12 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
22nd December 2014, 08:23 PM
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The pommel figure depiction looks like the...
The pommel figure depiction looks like the symbolic "Green Man" associated with hunting weapons and accessories. I have seen this figure on several late 16th to mid 18th century German origin powder...
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Forum: European Armoury
22nd December 2014, 07:43 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
22nd December 2014, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 14,620
You are quite correct loose and mounted blades...
You are quite correct loose and mounted blades were imported into the colonies legally and illegally. I do have the provenance of this piece without publishing it publicly and it is without a doubt...
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Forum: European Armoury
22nd December 2014, 07:03 PM
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Great example ! Thank you for your kind...
Great example ! Thank you for your kind compliments also :-) My cutlass marks are very similar to yours along with the fuller, very interesting comparison :-). I have always felt this was an...
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Forum: European Armoury
22nd December 2014, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 14,620
Thank you for your very informative reply and...
Thank you for your very informative reply and kind comments. I have always enjoyed 18th century early 19th century American and European naval weapons they have always been at the top of my...
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Forum: European Armoury
15th December 2014, 12:04 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
14th December 2014, 09:10 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
14th December 2014, 09:01 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
14th December 2014, 03:06 PM
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Late 18th Century U.S. Naval Cutlass ?
I was wondering if anyone can identify the model of this cutlass. I believe it is an officers since it has a hanger slot for a portepee. The grip is unique as is the blade. There is a talisman or...
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Forum: European Armoury
14th December 2014, 02:17 PM
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Looks French in my opinion. Nice to see it has...
Looks French in my opinion. Nice to see it has it's original scabbard. Regarding naval dagger's many sailors and deck hands carried non regulation daggers and these were just as well carried as a...
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Forum: European Armoury
13th December 2014, 10:12 PM
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Views: 7,763
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