Forum: European Armoury
20th June 2021, 10:44 AM
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Hi Jim,
I have this book by Lugosi and...
Hi Jim,
I have this book by Lugosi and Temesvary, found in a charity bookstore last year. It is exclusively in Hungarian which makes it pretty impenetrable but has a great many photos and detailed...
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Forum: European Armoury
21st December 2020, 11:30 AM
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My P1796 LC officer's sabre has a very similar...
My P1796 LC officer's sabre has a very similar design of hilt to yours, though a much more standard 1796 blade. The blade on mine is by JJ Runkel Solingen, and the presence of post 1801 Royal Arms...
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Forum: European Armoury
9th June 2020, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 15
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Forum: European Armoury
26th May 2020, 05:24 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
12th October 2018, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 6
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After 1788 swords made by contractors for the...
After 1788 swords made by contractors for the government Board of Ordnance were inspected and tested (proof) to ensure quality standards were adequate. On passing this inspection a mark was applied,...
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Forum: European Armoury
5th April 2018, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 3
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Hi Corrado
Many thanks! I have struggled to...
Hi Corrado
Many thanks! I have struggled to identify these markings.
I think that from around 1830 all the M1811s were dated with the year, so this one is pre-1830, but no way I guess to know...
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Forum: European Armoury
4th April 2018, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 3
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M1811 Blucher sabre - markings
Hi,
Last year I acquired this nice M1811 Prussian Blucher sabre with interesting unit markings. I am aware these sabres could have a long life and pass through many hands, and I am interested if...
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