18th Century? Sword identification

Bryan.H · 28th February 2015, 04:05 AM

Greetings one and all,

I wondered if anyone can identify this sword? It's a curiosity that puzzles me, because the hilt grip style reminds me of a late 18th century English or Continental Spadroon, yet the blade is more akin to an straight bladed infantry hanger. The brass cross hilt quillons don't look 'military', so my thoughts are tending to think this may be 'hunting' sword composed of parts of military swords, or a heavily modified sword fashioned for theatrical use etc.

Has anyone seen a hilt and blade configuration like this?

28th February 2015, 04:05 AM	#1
Bryan.H Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 51	18th Century? Sword identification Greetings one and all, I wondered if anyone can identify this sword? It's a curiosity that puzzles me, because the hilt grip style reminds me of a late 18th century English or Continental Spadroon, yet the blade is more akin to an straight bladed infantry hanger. The brass cross hilt quillons don't look 'military', so my thoughts are tending to think this may be 'hunting' sword composed of parts of military swords, or a heavily modified sword fashioned for theatrical use etc. Has anyone seen a hilt and blade configuration like this? Attached Images Last edited by Bryan.H; 28th February 2015 at 05:25 AM.