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Atlantia · 12th October 2009, 06:26 PM

Lovely condition, are you sure its Swiss?
Did the Swiss copy or Import the hilts from the French?

Isn't this a pioneer variation of the French 1831 Artillery Gladius?
It is in amazing condition. This specific variation is not one I'm familiar with.

The only swiss one I can find pictures of is:

Welcome to the forums by the way

Are there any other stamped marks on the hilt under the leather washer?

12th October 2009, 06:26 PM	#2
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Lovely condition, are you sure its Swiss? Did the Swiss copy or Import the hilts from the French? Isn't this a pioneer variation of the French 1831 Artillery Gladius? It is in amazing condition. This specific variation is not one I'm familiar with. The only swiss one I can find pictures of is: Welcome to the forums by the way Are there any other stamped marks on the hilt under the leather washer? Last edited by Atlantia; 12th October 2009 at 09:10 PM.