Thoughts on this grenadier sword?

Jim McDougall · 21st August 2015, 05:03 PM

Thank you so much Ulfberth!!!
It looks like Glen's remarkable instincts were well placed as always

in his presumption of Netherlands. I based my 'French Connection' solely on my recollections of this distinct 'Caissagnard' motif which was peculiar to French blades of this period as noted.
Is it possible that these swords, which do seem to have French character, might have been supplied via French makers, much as Solingen supplied so many armies of various countries?

Excellent identification and very much appreciated ,

All best regards,
Jim

ulfberth · 21st August 2015, 06:39 PM

Hello Jim,

these swords were inspired by the French as the Netherlands followed the French revolution.
It only seems logical that they had the same suppliers which was even more the case during the French Empire period.
Here is its French coisin

Kind regards

Ulfberth

21st August 2015, 06:39 PM	#2
ulfberth Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 415	Hello Jim, these swords were inspired by the French as the Netherlands followed the French revolution. It only seems logical that they had the same suppliers which was even more the case during the French Empire period. Here is its French coisin Kind regards Ulfberth Attached Images Last edited by ulfberth; 21st August 2015 at 07:20 PM.

21st August 2015, 05:03 PM	#1
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,200	Thank you so much Ulfberth!!! It looks like Glen's remarkable instincts were well placed as always in his presumption of Netherlands. I based my 'French Connection' solely on my recollections of this distinct 'Caissagnard' motif which was peculiar to French blades of this period as noted. Is it possible that these swords, which do seem to have French character, might have been supplied via French makers, much as Solingen supplied so many armies of various countries? Excellent identification and very much appreciated , All best regards, Jim