Can early sword blades be remanufactured over time?

[Matt Branch]

Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

Rivkin, thanks very much for the kind reference very much appreciated.

This sabre is apparantly one of the many variations of branched guard examples favored by Mexican officers after the independance from Spain of Mexico in 1821. There were considerable stockpiles of these familiar three fuller dragoon blades (many disagree with that term, but it is often used as seen in the Chamberlain reference) in Mexico for long into the 19th c.
These are considered of the M1769 Spanish troopers pattern (Chamberlain, op.cit.).
The eagle does of course appear to be a variation of the Mexican national emblem, and there were numerous variations, unclear as to the progression of detail such as the wing tips. It should be noted that these sabres were used very late into the 19th century, and often favored by the ersatz police forces known as 'rurales' during the Diaz regime.
The swords of Mexico and early colonial New Spain are a personal favorite, and represent a colorful heritage that is often very much missing in many, if not most, studies of antique edged weapons.
Very nice example !!!

All best regards,
Jim

Thanks so much Jim, would you know where I could find some photos or specs on that sword? Do you know if this would be a solingen blade?
I've been looking for an expert on Mexican Swords are you one or do you know one?
Thanks again!
Matt

[Lew]

Matt

Your sword blade is German it is a dead ringer for the trade blades that I have seen on kaskaras plus didn't the Austrians control or influence Mexico's government for many years. Below is a portrait of Maximilian.

[Matt Branch]

Originally Posted by LOUIEBLADES

Matt

Your sword blade is German it is a dead ringer for the trade blades that I have seen on kaskaras plus didn't the Austrians control or influence Mexico's government for many years. Below is a portrait of Maximilian.

Hi Louieblades,
Yes I think you are right, I have had some comments about Maximilian on my post on the SFI spanish language forum.
Would you have any photos of similar blades?
Thanks
Matt
(I don't know how to link to that post on SFI)

[Lew]

Matt

I was able to resize my pic of this sword. The blade was cut down to about 23".

Lew

[Matt Branch]

Thanks Lew.
Nice sword, it does resemble mine. I'm looking for more on Solingen Know anything?

Thanks
Matt