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11th March 2012, 05:31 PM
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Not my area really - but the sheath looks odd, isn't that type of drag to the end for a much longer sword ?
Looks a bit made up to my uneducated eye, or could it be a type of "society" sword ? Regards. |
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11th March 2012, 08:20 PM
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looks vaguely french imperial to me. young midshipmans private purchase?
scabbard looks incomplete, leather/wood lining missing? throat also. |
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11th March 2012, 11:46 PM
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Scabbard is also missing one suspension loop and mount. I thought private purchase. Hopefully someone will recognise it. French would be good. Best Gene |
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12th March 2012, 12:06 AM
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Did other nations use the lion motif on Dirks?
Anyone recognise the laurels and flags? |
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13th March 2012, 10:27 PM
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Surely someone recognises it?
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15th March 2012, 02:25 AM
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IMHO, I think this sword has a damaged and repaired hilt. Even though it appears that the guard was made that way, I think it was broken long ago and left as is with the remaining guard as such. I've seen this hilt form before and it would have a reverse P type knuckle bow. The pommel appears to be a replacement. Not so sure about the guard. The blade looks good/original. I don't recognize the emblem, but cast brass emblems of this type found on all sorts of early-mid 19th c. blades, which I believe yours is. I don't think this one was dress/fraternal, but a re-worked piece. Because the repair was done contemporary with its use, I could see that this might have been a side-knife. If it's naval (?), I'm not familiar with the form per say. It would have to be a merchant/private purchase/put-together side arm for a sailor...
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26th March 2012, 08:16 PM
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I saw this Sword, and its a made up piece of parts.
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26th March 2012, 10:24 PM
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Anythings possible, it's an oddity for sure. Here's a shot to show the size with an 1845 for scale. Best Gene Last edited by Atlantia; 26th March 2012 at 10:57 PM. |
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11th March 2012, 11:38 PM
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Thanks for the input. I hadn't thought society I must say. However, although the type is unfamiliar the general shape and 'elements' all say naval dirk to me.  Best Gene |
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