Dutch Guards Regiment Officers Sword

Norman McCormick · 22nd November 2023, 01:13 PM

Hi Radboud,
Lovely sword and great that you got a definite attribution something that is not always possible. I have attached a further photo of the hilt of my sword and a copy of an article on an identified English officers sword. First notice the similarity of the boatshell guard and d-guard on your sword and the English officers sword. Second the similarity of the d-guard, grip and pommel on my sword and the English officers sword. Seems to me there is a common source for parts or certainly a fashion element used by different manufacturers/suppliers/assemblers.
My Regards,
Norman.

22nd November 2023, 01:13 PM	#2
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,613	Hi Radboud, Lovely sword and great that you got a definite attribution something that is not always possible. I have attached a further photo of the hilt of my sword and a copy of an article on an identified English officers sword. First notice the similarity of the boatshell guard and d-guard on your sword and the English officers sword. Second the similarity of the d-guard, grip and pommel on my sword and the English officers sword. Seems to me there is a common source for parts or certainly a fashion element used by different manufacturers/suppliers/assemblers. My Regards, Norman. Attached Images