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Forum: European Armoury 3rd May 2026, 05:21 PM
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Posted By Hotspur
I am not remembering but will pursue, is the...

I am not remembering but will pursue, is the hanging, open fire roasts and the meat being shaved. The 'swords' hanging a strap, or chain. Both sides of the continents but this looks mideastern. ...
Forum: European Armoury 19th April 2026, 12:29 PM
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Views: 40,523
Posted By Hotspur
I'd very interested if you could share some...

I'd very interested if you could share some dimensions. The weave of the background makes it seem more knife size but that is probably misleading. The shot at the throat makes the few finger...
Forum: European Armoury 4th April 2026, 10:00 PM
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Views: 10,984
Posted By Hotspur
This sword comes to mind ...

This sword comes to mind

https://myarmoury.com/review_aa_bohemian.php


There are galleries and articles still there

https://myarmoury.com/feature_spotxii.html

Cheers
Forum: European Armoury 3rd April 2026, 10:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,984
Posted By Hotspur
13th century, Ewart Oakeshott would list it as a...

13th century, Ewart Oakeshott would list it as a type XIIa

A&A is associated with the Oakeshott institute and lists the spike type guards earlier, albeit the XIIa form starting when blades got...
Forum: European Armoury 24th February 2026, 02:14 AM
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Views: 9,739
Posted By Hotspur
A langet that was probably for NY militia ...

A langet that was probably for NY militia

Ames had early contracts for the army and as mentioned, yellow for artillery, silver for infantry (1836)

Cheers
GC
Forum: European Armoury 24th February 2026, 02:09 AM
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Views: 9,739
Posted By Hotspur
Generally no. The panoplies are usually...

Generally no.

The panoplies are usually generic.

Yellow hilts for artillery and navy. Silver for infantry

In the genre of US militia swords, private purchase was private purchase. Anything...
Forum: European Armoury 18th February 2026, 02:20 PM
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Views: 31,413
Posted By Hotspur
An earlier backsword blade.

An earlier backsword blade.
Forum: European Armoury 18th February 2026, 01:56 PM
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Views: 31,413
Posted By Hotspur
In my opinion, the fullers at the spine are to...

In my opinion, the fullers at the spine are to add stiffness, even though the Bancal was known to fold.

Not limited to sabres, here is a German backsword blades about 1800 and a 1750ish Germanic...
Forum: European Armoury 18th February 2026, 01:43 PM
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Views: 9,176
Posted By Hotspur
Wink ;)

;)
Forum: European Armoury 27th January 2026, 01:17 AM
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Views: 14,915
Posted By Hotspur
Possibly from the Hollywood sand &sandal era. ...

Possibly from the Hollywood sand &sandal era. I saw this one years ago, listed as a prop for the silent Ben Hur. B&W era stuff.

For some reason, my first impression was the type of stuff...
Forum: European Armoury 16th December 2025, 07:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,627
Posted By Hotspur
The foundry information makes sense that the...

The foundry information makes sense that the blade fitments often seem a second thought. Almost as if they were rebladed. A barrel of guards would ship well. Cast by the bushel.

Cheers
GC
Forum: European Armoury 15th December 2025, 03:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,627
Posted By Hotspur
They are almost peas in a pod. The Rose...

They are almost peas in a pod. The Rose hangers, from a century later are very similar
Forum: European Armoury 15th December 2025, 03:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,627
Posted By Hotspur
David, of The Royal Sword shared his at one point...

David, of The Royal Sword shared his at one point and I saved that set
Forum: European Armoury 15th December 2025, 03:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,627
Posted By Hotspur
Great stuff! I have one of the French swords...

Great stuff!

I have one of the French swords and have found a few more. It's super to have a good date for them.

Cheers
GC
Forum: European Armoury 14th December 2025, 07:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 22,049
Posted By Hotspur
The longer sword is an older cavalry sword, with...

The longer sword is an older cavalry sword, with the other infantry nco.

Here the older cavalry swords
https://www.japaneseswordindex.com/civilian.htm
Forum: European Armoury 14th December 2025, 05:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,630
Posted By Hotspur
These are generally listed as northern Mexican...

These are generally listed as northern Mexican saddle swords. Mexican revolution period.

Someone will remember the espada ancha threads.

Cheers
GC

Buried on my drive are other examples
Forum: European Armoury 8th December 2025, 05:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,266
Posted By Hotspur
https://www.trove.scot/object/30342 ...

https://www.trove.scot/object/30342

https://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/34502
Forum: European Armoury 25th November 2025, 07:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,435
Posted By Hotspur
A dibble/dibber

A dibble/dibber
Forum: European Armoury 25th October 2025, 05:09 PM
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Views: 57,194
Posted By Hotspur
I have just one HC officers sword from 1869. My...

I have just one HC officers sword from 1869. My own thoughts on why a half basket would be access. A half basket goes back earlier, just like half heart counterguards.

The evolution of the...
Forum: European Armoury 10th October 2025, 06:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 23,798
Posted By Hotspur
The main resource page is a bookmark I found...

The main resource page is a bookmark I found through the Sir Clisto pages, so many decades ago.

I have studied here since.

A jewel.
Forum: European Armoury 9th October 2025, 11:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 18,278
Posted By Hotspur
I would defer to Lee on this. The Waterman...

I would defer to Lee on this. The Waterman knives are some of my newest military blades. Maybe the curb might be military knives and swords (generally) but there are all the Wiemar period...
Forum: European Armoury 9th October 2025, 11:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 18,278
Posted By Hotspur
When are too many not enough? Most of the below...

When are too many not enough? Most of the below are WWII, while examples with red spacers will prove to be the '50s.

There are several discussions that predate my interests. My dad had one,...
Forum: European Armoury 30th September 2025, 09:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 32,329
Posted By Hotspur
That's really a terrific share. The Schola...

That's really a terrific share. The Schola board has been gone awhile but there have been a few pools of assembly to share these works. I am very disappointed in the facebook status of approving...
Forum: European Armoury 20th September 2025, 09:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 23,111
Posted By Hotspur
That is a really nice piece. There are some...

That is a really nice piece. There are some fine elements there but I can't be of any help on the marks. The blade steel appears to be crucible/cast steel.


There are some details that seem...
Forum: European Armoury 20th September 2025, 10:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 45,270
Posted By Hotspur
Mounted, or infantry grenadier? The theme comes...

Mounted, or infantry grenadier? The theme comes up a lot in the lowlands, UK and Iberia. The grip and basket a bit Spanish in my mind.

Here is a neat hanger and an American eagle in British...
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