19th century fencing foils

William V. · 3rd December 2008, 08:10 PM

Your wish is my command

I must admit that the picture is not taken from my weapon but from an auction on ebay. But the guard is identical to mine.
The knights helmet and the glove are signs for knighthood and valour (a reminder to fight bravely and with honour during a duel). The so called fasces are a reminiscence to the Romans and related to the French revolution (many are stronger than one alone). The leaves on the one side are olive tree, reminders of the olympic idea (sport aspect) the other ones are oak which might point to the fencer wielding the blade to be hard and endurable.

If someon knows the meaning of the fasces with the protuding hand, please let me know.

Greetz

William

3rd December 2008, 08:10 PM	#21
William V. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 33	Your wish is my command I must admit that the picture is not taken from my weapon but from an auction on ebay. But the guard is identical to mine. The knights helmet and the glove are signs for knighthood and valour (a reminder to fight bravely and with honour during a duel). The so called fasces are a reminiscence to the Romans and related to the French revolution (many are stronger than one alone). The leaves on the one side are olive tree, reminders of the olympic idea (sport aspect) the other ones are oak which might point to the fencer wielding the blade to be hard and endurable. If someon knows the meaning of the fasces with the protuding hand, please let me know. Greetz William Attached Images Last edited by William V.; 4th December 2008 at 05:58 AM.