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Post by jack88 on Dec 19, 2022 18:09:58 GMT
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Post by jack88 on Apr 19, 2023 21:45:34 GMT
Hello everyone! Have two new acquisitions to add to the collection. The first is an Ottoman Kilic with a late 17th/early 18th century blade, quite rare with a fuller. The fuller caused some debate over the age of this sword, some thought it could be modern, but the two experts I trust most on Ottoman swords both agree it is older. The horn is rhino, it is a robust sword. Incredibly difficult to bring out the pattern, only showed really when wet and wiped away nearly with a paper towel. After talking through it with a few people this sometimes is just the feature of wootz swords.  Up close of the yelman, sharpened on the reverse side.  The second piece is truly a piece of art. I intend on doing a writeup on this sword eventually. It is an Osborn & Gunby Warranted Light Company 1803. Best blue/gilt now in my collection. Unsure yet of the date of the arms, looking into it more, but likely post 1816.   Enjoy! Nearly complete with my MA in military history! |
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Post by jack88 on Jun 27, 2023 19:28:21 GMT
Hello everyone. I've outdone myself this time, may I present to you the new crown of my collection: a Sabre de Lanciers rouges de la Garde Impériale (Saber of the Red Lancers of the Imperial Guard)  |
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Post by jack88 on Aug 2, 2023 22:26:51 GMT
Just added an unmarked, unmodified 1796 HC Trooper to the collection!  |
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