Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Petits Montmorency with Fleur de Lys guard.

Norman McCormick · 23rd November 2017, 10:54 PM

Jim, Mark,
Thanks as always for your views and input. I too was unaware of these Petits Montmorencys until I acquired this example. An internet search of Petits Montmorency sabre will bring up many examples, some plain and businesslike but also expensive blue and gilt types. The guards are many and varied with some pointing towards the particular arm of service in which the owner served e.g. anchor, grenade etc. The 'slotted type' cross guard and blade profile appears to be a common factor with the 'basket' and occasionally the grip as varying factors.
My Regards,
Norman.

23rd November 2017, 10:54 PM	#4
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,575	Jim, Mark, Thanks as always for your views and input. I too was unaware of these Petits Montmorencys until I acquired this example. An internet search of Petits Montmorency sabre will bring up many examples, some plain and businesslike but also expensive blue and gilt types. The guards are many and varied with some pointing towards the particular arm of service in which the owner served e.g. anchor, grenade etc. The 'slotted type' cross guard and blade profile appears to be a common factor with the 'basket' and occasionally the grip as varying factors. My Regards, Norman. Last edited by Norman McCormick; 23rd November 2017 at 11:04 PM.