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Forum: European Armoury 15th August 2025, 11:29 PM
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Posted By mgolab
Thank you very much. That is great. now,...

Thank you very much. That is great. now, hopefully it comes in the mail...
Forum: European Armoury 15th August 2025, 02:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 38,575
Posted By mgolab
Thank you Robert. Could this be an infantry...

Thank you Robert. Could this be an infantry hanger given its dimensions? If you google 1780 British Infantry hanger something similar comes up.
Forum: European Armoury 14th August 2025, 10:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 38,575
Posted By mgolab
Pattern British Sword?

Just bought this and waiting for it to come in. Some pictures attached. Appears to have a Crowned G?

Appreciate any comments
Forum: European Armoury 6th August 2025, 01:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 22,417
Posted By mgolab
Here is image

Here is image
Forum: European Armoury 6th August 2025, 01:34 AM
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Posted By mgolab
The other side of the handle appears to have some...

The other side of the handle appears to have some markings as well, perhaps a "71"
Forum: European Armoury 3rd August 2025, 01:57 AM
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Views: 22,417
Posted By mgolab
Some markings on blade as well.

Some markings on blade as well.
Forum: European Armoury 3rd August 2025, 01:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 22,417
Posted By mgolab
additional photos

additional photos
Forum: European Armoury 2nd August 2025, 07:58 PM
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Views: 22,417
Posted By mgolab
Thank you. I just received it. The blade is...

Thank you. I just received it. The blade is single edged. Also, very faded, but there appears to be a crown on the blade.
Forum: European Armoury 31st July 2025, 09:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 22,417
Posted By mgolab
Scottish Dirk?

I could not pass this one up for the price. Wondering if it is a Scottish dirk. 18.25 inches overall with a 12 inch blade.

Thanks for any comments
Forum: European Armoury 25th July 2025, 04:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,850
Posted By mgolab
Thank you very much. I am curious whether the...

Thank you very much. I am curious whether the "trophy of arms" on the blade may point to military use of the sword by hessian/anspach/brunswick jagers.

What are your thoughts on this?

Thanks
Forum: European Armoury 24th July 2025, 10:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 28,370
Posted By mgolab
see this ...

see this

http://myarmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.12928.html
Forum: European Armoury 24th July 2025, 09:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 28,370
Posted By mgolab
if you google "anspach jager sword 18th century"...

if you google "anspach jager sword 18th century" a similar well documented example appears
Forum: European Armoury 24th July 2025, 06:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 28,370
Posted By mgolab
As a follow up, I think that this may be a German...

As a follow up, I think that this may be a German hunting sword, 18th century. I am interested in hearing any comments about the lion on the bottom of the hilt, whether this may indicate a certain...
Forum: European Armoury 24th July 2025, 06:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 28,370
Posted By mgolab
Here is my other hunting sword

My other hunting sword..."1414" on blade. I have seen the prior posts about such numbers.
Forum: European Armoury 24th July 2025, 01:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,850
Posted By mgolab
Thank you Mark. As always, I appreciate the...

Thank you Mark. As always, I appreciate the feedback. I was told from the seller that it may have German origin, but who knows... reminded me of jaeger swords from the 18th century.
Forum: European Armoury 23rd July 2025, 04:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,850
Posted By mgolab
Hunting Sword

This is a hunting sword which I have owned for a few years now. Appreciate any comments. Thanks
Forum: European Armoury 16th July 2025, 05:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,878
Posted By mgolab
Thanks again Jim. Also, I wanted to mention...

Thanks again Jim.

Also, I wanted to mention that the seller told me that the piece originated in Florida. Who knows...but interesting to think of its history
Forum: European Armoury 16th July 2025, 03:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,878
Posted By mgolab
Thank you very much Jim for this analysis. I...

Thank you very much Jim for this analysis.

I am curious about the age of the blade. I have a few documented 18th century hunting swords and this blade seems to be of that age (18th century), if...
Forum: European Armoury 16th July 2025, 02:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,878
Posted By mgolab
Thanks Mark. I appreciate the feedback. I am...

Thanks Mark. I appreciate the feedback. I am curious whether the grip was redone at some point in the late 19th century, similar to a tomahawk re-hafted in its life.

I only ask because that...
Forum: European Armoury 14th July 2025, 06:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,878
Posted By mgolab
blade also appears to have a double fuller?

blade also appears to have a double fuller?
Forum: European Armoury 14th July 2025, 06:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,878
Posted By mgolab
Finally received it. Blade is 13.5 inches long! ...

Finally received it. Blade is 13.5 inches long! 18.5 inches overall. additional images attached. Blade seems hand forged to me. Guard seems brass, very old.
Forum: European Armoury 12th July 2025, 01:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,878
Posted By mgolab
Thanks Mark. I still have not received the...

Thanks Mark.

I still have not received the piece yet. I will post more pictures when it arrives. The seller says that it is 18.5 inches overall, hand forged and has a "stacked" handle (?).
...
Forum: European Armoury 9th July 2025, 02:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,878
Posted By mgolab
Naval Dirk?

I just bought this piece but it has not arrived yet.

The seller described it as a "large hand made fighting knife" which is 18.5 inches overall length.

I am curious whether this is a naval...
Forum: European Armoury 8th July 2025, 02:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,879
Posted By mgolab
trying to get a good picture...

trying to get a good picture...
Forum: European Armoury 8th July 2025, 02:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,879
Posted By mgolab
I received it. Definitely a cut down sword and...

I received it. Definitely a cut down sword and old. Very interesting peen. Nice weight to it. Seems to have a maker's mark. Any thoughts on the mark? Thanks
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