19th century fencing foils

William V. · 30th November 2008, 07:55 PM

Hi Katana,

regarding the foil (the saber is not that interesting

):
Like broadaxe I have no idea which forge might use "CG" under a crown but it was not uncommon to use foils as a substitute for duelling epees. In fact this habit was critisised by contemporary sources (e.g. G. Hergsell in his "Duell-Codex").
Nevertheless: If you could try to get a decent picture I would try to find out more on the weapon.

All the best

William

30th November 2008, 07:55 PM	#30
William V. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 33	Hi Katana, regarding the foil (the saber is not that interesting ): Like broadaxe I have no idea which forge might use "CG" under a crown but it was not uncommon to use foils as a substitute for duelling epees. In fact this habit was critisised by contemporary sources (e.g. G. Hergsell in his "Duell-Codex"). Nevertheless: If you could try to get a decent picture I would try to find out more on the weapon. All the best William