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Post by rebane on Aug 12, 2017 21:50:13 GMT
It's like having a living history switchboard.Perfect  ( PS: To call the collection "replica" is only true in the context historical exemplar. 85% of the modern service swords and 15% of the 17-18th Century swords are period pieces. ) My most humble apologies sir! I stand corrected and meant no offense. Forgive my late night brain fog. I would be most impressed with even a quarter of your collection. Actual artifacts are of course the most noteworthy! |
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Aug 12, 2017 21:55:02 GMT
I could translate - or shorten - this into bavarian english, but I won't cause you a hernia  . (rebane: that's not a joke at your expense, I once made a similar post with all respect to Sir Dave) |
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Post by Dave Kelly on Aug 12, 2017 22:51:32 GMT
It's like having a living history switchboard.Perfect :D ( PS: To call the collection "replica" is only true in the context historical exemplar. 85% of the modern service swords and 15% of the 17-18th Century swords are period pieces. ) My most humble apologies sir! I stand corrected and meant no offense. Forgive my late night brain fog. I would be most impressed with even a quarter of your collection. Actual artifacts are of course the most noteworthy! "bending the knee and fawning is only required for Uhlan. ( Even I do that. (rofl) ) |
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Post by rebane on Aug 13, 2017 1:07:45 GMT
My most humble apologies sir! I stand corrected and meant no offense. Forgive my late night brain fog. I would be most impressed with even a quarter of your collection. Actual artifacts are of course the most noteworthy! "bending the knee and fawning is only required for Uhlan. ( Even I do that.  ) Haha! It seems I have yet to learn board etiquette. Though it is hard not to fawn over this collection. |
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Post by rebane on Aug 13, 2017 1:09:47 GMT
I could translate - or shorten - this into bavarian english, but I won't cause you a hernia . (rebane: that's not a joke at your expense, I once made a similar post with all respect to Sir Dave) I speak strictly in newb fool so I may have trouble with Bavarian English.  |
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Aug 13, 2017 6:28:05 GMT
"M'moumblapoloj'sser. Istndcorrrrectd'nmentnofffnse. Foagifm'lateräuscherl. I'dbemstimpresstwevenaquartl'furecollaction. Aktl, aktull ah zehfix... " |
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Post by Dave Kelly on Aug 13, 2017 14:10:08 GMT
"M'moumblapoloj'sser. Istndcorrrrectd'nmentnofffnse. Foagifm'lateräuscherl. I'dbemstimpresstwevenaquartl'furecollaction. Aktl, aktull ah zehfix... " :D Made many visit to Munich in my military years. ( Attended exercise planning conference meetings in this terrible place call Garmisch-Partenkirch ( I wanna live there ) ;) ). Anyway, Munich restaurant for diner, and ask this lovely waitress for a Munich bier with a "full body" character. Blame my terrible Deutsch because she came back with a 32oz mug of gasoline that was 20 proof. Can't remember the brand. ( Heavy Beers can run 12-16 proof anyway. It was thirty years ago, so the fish just gets bigger over time.) Point being, after 24 oz I sounded just like yours above. Recognized the hacksent. :D |
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Post by rebane on Aug 14, 2017 7:23:12 GMT
"M'moumblapoloj'sser. Istndcorrrrectd'nmentnofffnse. Foagifm'lateräuscherl. I'dbemstimpresstwevenaquartl'furecollaction. Aktl, aktull ah zehfix... " lol I think I got part of that at least. As Mr Kelly attests, more beer (and better) might make me an instant expert! 🤔 |
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Post by jack88 on Sept 12, 2019 2:22:22 GMT
This deserves a bump, extraordinary collection.
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Post by randomnobody on Sept 12, 2019 8:55:09 GMT
I'm hoping to pay a visit to Dave sometime this month, once he's feeling a bit better. Turns out we're practically next door to each other, less than an hour drive between us.
Excited to see all this in person; just waiting for him to let me know when he's ready for guests again.
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Post by pellius on Oct 2, 2019 3:59:42 GMT
I have dutifully searched the lexicon for sufficient superlatives to properly praise your most amazing collection. I have concluded that confecting new words will likely be required.
Thank you for sharing.
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Post by randomnobody on Jan 8, 2020 21:41:24 GMT
Today I had the privilege of seeing Mr. Kelly's collection in person. It's rather overwhelming once you're actually among it; my eyes didn't know where to go, but my hands stayed in my pockets (I can try the whole "self control" thing, you know) until he started handing me things. So many things. Most of them complete with a history of not only their development and introduction to service, but also of how (and from whom/where) he acquired each. Absolutely fantastic time. Thanks again for having me over. |
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Post by Paul Muad’Dib on Jan 8, 2020 22:50:22 GMT
Today I had the privilege of seeing Mr. Kelly's collection in person. It's rather overwhelming once you're actually among it; my eyes didn't know where to go, but my hands stayed in my pockets (I can try the whole "self control" thing, you know) until he started handing me things. So many things. Most of them complete with a history of not only their development and introduction to service, but also of how (and from whom/where) he acquired each. Absolutely fantastic time. Thanks again for having me over. I’m super jealous of you. Man that had to be such a great experience. Having looked at his collection pictures I only have one question, how the hell did you get though the whole collection in just one day?! Congrats |
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Post by randomnobody on Jan 8, 2020 23:11:19 GMT
I only have one question, how the hell did you get though the whole collection in just one day?! Congrats Selectively.  I tried (very hard, mind) not to fixate too long on any one thing, and he made a point to keep moving on to the next one. At one time he had several out that he was comparing to each other as I went from one to the other to another, back to the first one, now a fourth, and so on. Perhaps another day I'll visit again and spend more time going over each piece. Dave joked that perhaps next time I could help him clean everything. I would actually welcome the opportunity. Oh, Dave's a cool guy, too. Just in case anybody was wondering. |
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Post by stormmaster on Jan 8, 2020 23:52:25 GMT
very cool, this collection is one of the best, lucky!
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Post by pellius on Jan 9, 2020 0:59:26 GMT
Congrats on getting to spend some time in and among such an outstanding collection. With Dave Kelly guiding the tour, I’m sure it was a fantastic experience.
•pang of jealousy•
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Post by Deepbluedave on Jan 9, 2020 9:51:57 GMT
It's always nice to see what other people have, but to actually visit Dave's beautiful collection very cool Random.
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Post by Dave Kelly on Jan 10, 2020 10:52:53 GMT
Today I had the privilege of seeing Mr. Kelly's collection in person. It's rather overwhelming once you're actually among it; my eyes didn't know where to go, but my hands stayed in my pockets (I can try the whole "self control" thing, you know) until he started handing me things. So many things. Most of them complete with a history of not only their development and introduction to service, but also of how (and from whom/where) he acquired each. Absolutely fantastic time. Thanks again for having me over. :) Your welcome. Random brought a very interesting medley of Kyber and Algerian knives and some Oriental pieces. Appreciated the sharing. Made for an all too very fast 2.5 hours. Truth to tell I got tied up the previous night packing out a purchase that didn't want to leave. Got to bed late and pissed off. Didn't sleep well. By 1500, I was out of form. Apologies for that. Time slips too quickly. By all means, feel free to come on back at your convenience. |
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Post by arek on Jan 21, 2022 12:26:47 GMT
Dear Sir,
Iam new in this forum so Iam sorry if my request is not accepted.
For short introduction, I would like to purchase Imperial Guard light cavalry sabre (sabre of the Chasseurs a Cheval że La Guard). Because my funds docent allow me to but an original sabre, I have to focus on reproduction.
I know that this model od sabre is available in Empire costume , Weapons Edge India and Universal Sword India. I checked the forum and there is some topics regarding it , nevertheless there is no information and datailed pictures of this sabre.
That's why, because I saw in your collection 2 models:
1. 1804 Imp Gd LC Sabre,
2. WEI Imp Gds enl 1804 LC Sabre
Would be possible if you send me some pros and cons regarding this sabres with some pictures.
Pause , as I mentioned I will focus on replica and product of EC looks more historical could you additionally answer if my approach is good or there is other option.
Best regards
Arek
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Post by pbrause on Jun 26, 2022 13:23:20 GMT
Mr. Kelly,
Your collection is stunning. Seeing so many treasures in one place is almost overwhelming (in a really good way). I’ll bet you can hear history whispering to you when you’re in there. Thank you for sharing.
Peter
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