5th November 2008, 08:04 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Bay Area
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Originally Posted by Norman McCormick
Hi All,
I've noticed that the guard has remnants of black paint, or a similar substance, adhering to the inside. I know that the cutlasses issued to the British Navy in the 18/19th Cent. had their hilts painted if they were made of steel rather than brass, an attempt at keeping salt water corrosion at bay. I just wondered if there maybe similarities here. Of course some infantry/cavalry helmets and breastplates were painted black for a similar reason so ?????
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I thought hilts of this type had a padded cushion wrapped around the grip. 
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