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Originally Posted by A Senefelder
This is what I had thought a Bilbo is. 
I believe this is what Mark mentions. Theres one on the Cover of Swords and Hilt Weapons. |
Exactly Alan, this is the military sword to which the term became associated by mostly collectors as mentioned in about the 19th century. It seems that in the preceding centuries the term was more broadly applied. Thank you for the link.
All best regards,
Jim