Swords at the Little Big Horn (Part II)

Jeff D · 4th May 2005, 11:54 PM

Hi GAC,
If it was marked WK&C, it is Weyersburg, Kirschbaum, & Cie. 1883-1930 . Therefore Custer would have had to bought it after the little bighorn.
Could it have been W&C which is Wester & Co. 1820-1890, who were known to import M1840's for the civil war.

The sword you describe sounds like it was bought from a retailer in Dresden, so most likely is an officer's saber. Try to get the photos and post them this could be very interesting!

Jeff

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4th May 2005, 11:54 PM	#15
Jeff D Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 473	Hi GAC, If it was marked WK&C, it is Weyersburg, Kirschbaum, & Cie. 1883-1930 . Therefore Custer would have had to bought it after the little bighorn. Could it have been W&C which is Wester & Co. 1820-1890, who were known to import M1840's for the civil war. The sword you describe sounds like it was bought from a retailer in Dresden, so most likely is an officer's saber. Try to get the photos and post them this could be very interesting! Jeff