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Old 11th December 2005, 06:16 AM   #5
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Sometimes these swords were reground to fit a particular look or style. I have another one like this where the tip was actually reforged maybe due to an old break. I will post better pics once it arrives. I did a little search and I am pretty sure the blade came from FRENCH 1822 PATTERN CAVALRY SWORD there is one on Michael D Longs website that is a dead ringer for mine tip and all.

Lew
Thanks, Lew. It's possible I know less about European sabers than I do about these swords. And that's saying something.
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