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Forum: European Armoury 24th February 2026, 02:14 AM
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Posted By Hotspur
A langet that was probably for NY militia ...

A langet that was probably for NY militia

Ames had early contracts for the army and as mentioned, yellow for artillery, silver for infantry (1836)

Cheers
GC
Forum: European Armoury 24th February 2026, 02:09 AM
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Views: 1,408
Posted By Hotspur
Generally no. The panoplies are usually...

Generally no.

The panoplies are usually generic.

Yellow hilts for artillery and navy. Silver for infantry

In the genre of US militia swords, private purchase was private purchase. Anything...
Forum: European Armoury 18th February 2026, 02:20 PM
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Views: 24,197
Posted By Hotspur
An earlier backsword blade.

An earlier backsword blade.
Forum: European Armoury 18th February 2026, 01:56 PM
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Posted By Hotspur
In my opinion, the fullers at the spine are to...

In my opinion, the fullers at the spine are to add stiffness, even though the Bancal was known to fold.

Not limited to sabres, here is a German backsword blades about 1800 and a 1750ish Germanic...
Forum: European Armoury 18th February 2026, 01:43 PM
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Views: 6,255
Posted By Hotspur
Wink ;)

;)
Forum: European Armoury 27th January 2026, 01:17 AM
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Views: 11,483
Posted By Hotspur
Possibly from the Hollywood sand &sandal era. ...

Possibly from the Hollywood sand &sandal era. I saw this one years ago, listed as a prop for the silent Ben Hur. B&W era stuff.

For some reason, my first impression was the type of stuff...
Forum: European Armoury 16th December 2025, 07:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,472
Posted By Hotspur
The foundry information makes sense that the...

The foundry information makes sense that the blade fitments often seem a second thought. Almost as if they were rebladed. A barrel of guards would ship well. Cast by the bushel.

Cheers
GC
Forum: European Armoury 15th December 2025, 03:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,472
Posted By Hotspur
They are almost peas in a pod. The Rose...

They are almost peas in a pod. The Rose hangers, from a century later are very similar
Forum: European Armoury 15th December 2025, 03:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,472
Posted By Hotspur
David, of The Royal Sword shared his at one point...

David, of The Royal Sword shared his at one point and I saved that set
Forum: European Armoury 15th December 2025, 03:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,472
Posted By Hotspur
Great stuff! I have one of the French swords...

Great stuff!

I have one of the French swords and have found a few more. It's super to have a good date for them.

Cheers
GC
Forum: European Armoury 14th December 2025, 07:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 19,775
Posted By Hotspur
The longer sword is an older cavalry sword, with...

The longer sword is an older cavalry sword, with the other infantry nco.

Here the older cavalry swords
https://www.japaneseswordindex.com/civilian.htm
Forum: European Armoury 14th December 2025, 05:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,240
Posted By Hotspur
These are generally listed as northern Mexican...

These are generally listed as northern Mexican saddle swords. Mexican revolution period.

Someone will remember the espada ancha threads.

Cheers
GC

Buried on my drive are other examples
Forum: European Armoury 8th December 2025, 05:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,011
Posted By Hotspur
https://www.trove.scot/object/30342 ...

https://www.trove.scot/object/30342

https://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/34502
Forum: European Armoury 25th November 2025, 07:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,036
Posted By Hotspur
A dibble/dibber

A dibble/dibber
Forum: European Armoury 25th October 2025, 05:09 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 49,536
Posted By Hotspur
I have just one HC officers sword from 1869. My...

I have just one HC officers sword from 1869. My own thoughts on why a half basket would be access. A half basket goes back earlier, just like half heart counterguards.

The evolution of the...
Forum: European Armoury 10th October 2025, 06:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 21,472
Posted By Hotspur
The main resource page is a bookmark I found...

The main resource page is a bookmark I found through the Sir Clisto pages, so many decades ago.

I have studied here since.

A jewel.
Forum: European Armoury 9th October 2025, 11:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,391
Posted By Hotspur
I would defer to Lee on this. The Waterman...

I would defer to Lee on this. The Waterman knives are some of my newest military blades. Maybe the curb might be military knives and swords (generally) but there are all the Wiemar period...
Forum: European Armoury 9th October 2025, 11:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,391
Posted By Hotspur
When are too many not enough? Most of the below...

When are too many not enough? Most of the below are WWII, while examples with red spacers will prove to be the '50s.

There are several discussions that predate my interests. My dad had one,...
Forum: European Armoury 30th September 2025, 09:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 30,176
Posted By Hotspur
That's really a terrific share. The Schola...

That's really a terrific share. The Schola board has been gone awhile but there have been a few pools of assembly to share these works. I am very disappointed in the facebook status of approving...
Forum: European Armoury 20th September 2025, 09:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 21,611
Posted By Hotspur
That is a really nice piece. There are some...

That is a really nice piece. There are some fine elements there but I can't be of any help on the marks. The blade steel appears to be crucible/cast steel.


There are some details that seem...
Forum: European Armoury 20th September 2025, 10:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 42,290
Posted By Hotspur
Mounted, or infantry grenadier? The theme comes...

Mounted, or infantry grenadier? The theme comes up a lot in the lowlands, UK and Iberia. The grip and basket a bit Spanish in my mind.

Here is a neat hanger and an American eagle in British...
Forum: European Armoury 31st August 2025, 07:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 44,163
Posted By Hotspur
I would agree with British artillery but I...

I would agree with British artillery but I thought there was a precursor to that plate. As far as short straight hangers, there were a lot of varied like a couple of mine. There is a reproduction...
Forum: European Armoury 18th August 2025, 12:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 32,489
Posted By Hotspur
The Sword Buyers Guide is probably the remaining...

The Sword Buyers Guide is probably the remaining forum where some of the long term modern collectors still gather. All Swords and the IASC rooms on Facebook.

https://sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/...
Forum: European Armoury 10th August 2025, 06:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 32,326
Posted By Hotspur
Of course, in pursuit of something else, I find...

Of course, in pursuit of something else, I find myself here and now need to add some Portugeuse swords that have been brought to my attention. About Terry's sword, I'm noticing something else that...
Forum: European Armoury 10th August 2025, 12:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 43,078
Posted By Hotspur
Yes thanks for all the book pages and everyone's...

Yes thanks for all the book pages and everyone's posts.


I came across this on the ASAC website while looking for other things
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