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Post by birdchild on Jun 29, 2018 4:42:19 GMT
I am really having trouble with the sword IDing it( its driving me nuts). The hilt looks M1840 Style but the blade is dress style. The hilt is marked GKI multiple times on the bottom guard ect as well as the scabbard itself. I found this with a 1869 Austrian Cavalry sword.
I'm thinking based on the markings I'm guessing its french? Anyone have any idea?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2018 5:46:18 GMT
The blade is stamped GERMANY at the base. Undeniably derived of the French 1822 patterns but imo, a modern reproduction or parade sword. An anodized looking hilt and skinny stainless steel blade.
I for institute?
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Post by Jordan Williams on Jun 29, 2018 19:30:19 GMT
Possibly more in common with the US M1872 than the M1840. My bet is on a piece for decor, I've seen similar on the net.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2018 20:01:43 GMT
The 1872 was an officer's sword only and duly appointed with etching and hilt decoration. All others of the ilk either fraternal use or the composites sold in the 20th century (the latter not a blade stamped Germany).
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Post by Jordan Williams on Jun 29, 2018 20:34:45 GMT
The 1872 was an officer's sword only and duly appointed with etching and hilt decoration. All others of the ilk either fraternal use or the composites sold in the 20th century (the latter not a blade stamped Germany). Right. Not saying it is an 1872 but saying it probably has more in common time and size wise than the 1840. But I've seen similar swords to this one on eBay, same blade and hilt. My bet is fraternal or (And a hard maybe on this one) film piece. But it looks like too much work was put into the hilt compared to other film civil war swords.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2018 0:41:22 GMT
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