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Old 5th September 2023, 09:21 PM   #1
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Weyersburg & Co?
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Old 5th September 2023, 09:27 PM   #2
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Maybe W8 c Co, ?
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Old 5th September 2023, 11:28 PM   #3
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Maybe W8 c Co, ?
Pretty sure that's supposed to be an ampersand. (&)
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Old 6th September 2023, 07:26 AM   #4
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Weyersburg & Co?
The firm is called "Weyersberg & Co"
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Old 6th September 2023, 08:15 AM   #5
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Reminds me of mid-19th c. 'pioneer' swords. There were many different 'styles'. Yours looks like a cross between a pioneer saber and an ecole de mars type...
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Old 6th September 2023, 10:16 AM   #6
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Here's a pioneer/sapper's short sword with similar pattern blade-
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Old 6th September 2023, 02:38 PM   #7
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M.ELEY, do you have another sword that you meant to post. I get the reference to the "Ecole de Mars," in regards to the guard and also it does look like a light Pioneer Sword, possibly Austrian. I haven't ruled out that it is a Society sword for a group such as the ODD FELLOWS, etc., except that it is too plain and they usually rounded or cut off the ends; I guess something about drinking and sharp tips don't mix.
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Old 7th September 2023, 05:49 AM   #8
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Hello drac2k. Yes, unfortunately the Austrian sapper's sword I was unable to post. The blade on it was nearly exact, being the gladius pattern, but the hilt was still not a match. Hope we can all solve the mystery!
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Old 7th September 2023, 01:21 PM   #9
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Thanks M.ELEY, I think we are on the right path; or maybe I'll just do what all of the Old Timers do at Miltaria shows when they don't know what something is............call it" Confederate," LOL.
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