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Just bought this sword on my last hotel buy along with a Japanese samurai sword. Bought from the veterans son, who stated that both swords had been together for years.Scabbard is leather. Blade measures 20 inches.No markings on the whole sword that I can find.
Anyone have an idea of what type of sword that this is, and the value??
Thanks in advance,
Bob
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The grip, crossguard, and size is remarkably similar to the Napoleonic Artillery short sword. But this crossguard does not have the three metal prongs protruding from it.
I do not know about the shape of the point of the blade.
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It is a Masonic or theatrical item...
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It is a Masonic or theatrical item... While it resembles an artillery short sword circa 19th century (many of which were patterned on the Roman Gladius) Masonic/Fraternal or theatrical item works for me. Fred
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Guys, Thanks for the info. It appears to be too well made for a theater type of sword.
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The only place I have seen a similar blade is on a masonic short sword.
We have members who know Masonic items. Perhpas they could spread some additional light on this piece.
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Yep, a US made theatrical or fraternal sword. One will find these shown in period Ames Sword Co. catalogs.
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Here is a similar blade made in Ohio. I understand this is fraternal. The blade is 17.5". The grip is as well made as any military piece. They do not bring much money. I know I paid well under $100 for this and it came with a shoulder strap.
I suspect theatrical is worth less.
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