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George Washington's Battle Sword Jan 31, 2010 22:37:50 GMT

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I stumbled across this today.

I had no idea old GW had a special sword. It's wild-looking!

americanhistory.si.edu/Militaryhistory/collection/object.asp?ID=728

Green ivory and silver hilt = Super neat.
Does anyone know a bit more about this sword and/or if anyone makes a decent replica? I like it. ;D

alvin Guest	George Washington's Battle Sword Jan 31, 2010 22:47:29 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by alvin on Jan 31, 2010 22:47:29 GMT Old Dominion Forge has made one in the past. Probably expensive. About four swords down here. www.olddominionforge.com/swords.html

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George Washington's Battle Sword Jan 31, 2010 22:58:28 GMT

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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2010 22:58:28 GMT

Hey now, that does look pretty darn close.

And pretty expensive, though I suppose any good reproduction of this blade would be. Thanks for the quick reply.

I just love the way this sword looks, uneven dye, patina and all. It was just so unexpected for me!

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George Washington's Battle Sword Jan 31, 2010 23:07:49 GMT

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Post by alvin on Jan 31, 2010 23:07:49 GMT

I believe that "hunting" swords, along with smallswords, were pretty common to gentlemen officers at this time in history. Probably didn't really expect to use them in battle though. More as a badge of rank. I believe that GW had at least a company of Infantry and a troop of Cavalry as part of his personal bodyguard.

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	George Washington's Battle Sword Feb 5, 2010 23:10:19 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2010 23:10:19 GMT Yeah, I've seen this one before, I'd love to get a replica of it someday, but it would cost a ton to get it done right. It would certianly be worth it though.

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	George Washington's Battle Sword Feb 25, 2010 19:40:39 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2010 19:40:39 GMT I had no idea George Washington carried such a unique sword. That is very cool. I like the color choice.

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George Washington's Battle Sword Feb 26, 2010 0:02:35 GMT

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Post by Dom T. on Feb 26, 2010 0:02:35 GMT

Holy crap, George Washington got a hell lot cooler than he already was. I always forget that swords were still used back then.

LOL, whenever I think of George Washington, I'm reminded of this (has some cursing, so if your virgin ears are easily offended, don't click it lol):

Seriously though, that is a pretty cool sword. Clearly ol' Georgie had good taste. I'd love to see a Christian Fletcher take on the sword. Wouldn't that be sweet?

Here's a thread with my [not-so-good] drawings: sbgswordforum.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=designs&thread=15860&page=1
Feel free to comment and whatnot. Also, tips and suggestions to improve said drawings would be greatly appreciated.

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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	George Washington's Battle Sword Mar 4, 2010 17:40:12 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2010 17:40:12 GMT Ha ha hilarious video. That just made my day!!!

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George Washington's Battle Sword

Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2010 22:37:50 GMT

Post by alvin on Jan 31, 2010 22:47:29 GMT

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Post by alvin on Jan 31, 2010 23:07:49 GMT

Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2010 23:10:19 GMT

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Post by Dom T. on Feb 26, 2010 0:02:35 GMT

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