Espada ancha--recycled M1832 Artillery Sword?

machinist · 11th April 2016, 07:07 AM

I am surprised I did not see this thread until today, sorry Ian but it is mine now.

The historical possibilities made it hard to pass up and if I have to eat beans and rice for a while so be it. It won't be the first time.
The idea of it being of French origin certainly pleases me and opens up many unprovable possibilities,
a prize from the battle of Puebla? An even earlier relic of the "Pastry war"?
I imagine nationalistic pride rather than necessity caused its reforging and rehilting into a proper Mexican sword.

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11th April 2016, 07:07 AM	#5
machinist Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 93	I am surprised I did not see this thread until today, sorry Ian but it is mine now. The historical possibilities made it hard to pass up and if I have to eat beans and rice for a while so be it. It won't be the first time. The idea of it being of French origin certainly pleases me and opens up many unprovable possibilities, a prize from the battle of Puebla? An even earlier relic of the "Pastry war"? I imagine nationalistic pride rather than necessity caused its reforging and rehilting into a proper Mexican sword.