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Jim McDougall · 2nd April 2017, 04:48 AM

Hi Norman,
Hard to find anything specific on this as it seems to be a 'Historismus' oriented court sword very much in Italianate style (the heads facing varied directions) and likely 19th century. Arms of these types were I believe accoutrements which were limited and pretty much isolated as far as production. One would have to identify the heads as to the symbolism or allegorical significance, and the Italian nature simply fashionable in these times.
I had thought of somethin fraternal, but there would be markings or symbols in blade inscriptions. Interesting and attractive piece, and maybe somebody out there might have more insight.

2nd April 2017, 04:48 AM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,194	Hi Norman, Hard to find anything specific on this as it seems to be a 'Historismus' oriented court sword very much in Italianate style (the heads facing varied directions) and likely 19th century. Arms of these types were I believe accoutrements which were limited and pretty much isolated as far as production. One would have to identify the heads as to the symbolism or allegorical significance, and the Italian nature simply fashionable in these times. I had thought of somethin fraternal, but there would be markings or symbols in blade inscriptions. Interesting and attractive piece, and maybe somebody out there might have more insight.