Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Indonesian(?) 1831 style French Infantry Short Sword

Amuk Murugul · 27th May 2008, 06:27 AM

Hullo everybody,

Firstly, I am truly sorry if this is not the right place for my post.

Recently I have noticed many times many similar items being offered as: French Dussack style sword used in Indonesia, from Indonesia etc. etc.. dated ca.1820, 1840 etc.
It looks like a Roman Gladius with a brass hilt.

As I have never heard of such a sword, let alone seen one, I became very curious.
After a bit of research, I found that it is identical to a 1831 model French Infantry Short Sword.

My question is: Does anyone have any information, or know about any information, regarding the use/production of this item in Indonesia?

Thank you.

27th May 2008, 06:27 AM	#1
Amuk Murugul Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kaboejoetan Galoenggoeng Mélben Posts: 472	Indonesian(?) 1831 style French Infantry Short Sword Hullo everybody, Firstly, I am truly sorry if this is not the right place for my post. Recently I have noticed many times many similar items being offered as: French Dussack style sword used in Indonesia, from Indonesia etc. etc.. dated ca.1820, 1840 etc. It looks like a Roman Gladius with a brass hilt. As I have never heard of such a sword, let alone seen one, I became very curious. After a bit of research, I found that it is identical to a 1831 model French Infantry Short Sword. My question is: Does anyone have any information, or know about any information, regarding the use/production of this item in Indonesia? Thank you.