#91255
04/17/2008 06:02 PM
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The question is, is this from the american revolutionary war.
The sword was made in Germany. The grip is ivory.
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#91256
04/17/2008 06:03 PM
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#91257
04/17/2008 06:04 PM
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#91258
04/17/2008 08:24 PM
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Jim,
I suspect that this sword is from a later time period. I would guess it to be around the War of 1812 time period from its style.
"You can't please everyone, so you've got to please yourself." Ricky Nelson
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#91259
04/17/2008 10:21 PM
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I don't know about the sword, but the socks are definitely modern repros sold by Walmart and are NOT period Revolutionary War socks ! Dave Apologies  too good a chance to resist.
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#91260
04/17/2008 10:51 PM
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I agree, the style seems later, a bit less "crude" than some of the early pieces. What a beautiful piece! any story with it?
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#91261
04/18/2008 12:08 AM
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Thanks guys.
I am always amazed at how often my feet show up in sword photos. I never have that in dagger photos. Be thankful they were covered.
This sword belongs to a friend of mine who asked me to help ID it. I will inquire as to there being a story.
I will also try and decipher the maker and other writing. The problem is the maker and "solingen" are under the languets and I was unable to make them out while I physically had the sword. One interesting thing I noted is that the writing was in English. Does this help date it?
I will be able to check in a couple of weeks when I visit my friend.
So, it would be safe to assume this is around the war of 1812?
Jim
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#91262
04/18/2008 01:39 AM
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It's in "British Military Swords" by John Wilkinson Latham. Shown as a "Stirrup -Hilted Scimitar, Circa 1803, plate 24. His example was made by J.J. Runkel, Solingen. It has a checkered ivory grip. It does not mention the scabbard.
I had one years ago and let it go for next to nothing. Not one of my better decisions.
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#91263
04/18/2008 01:24 PM
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Notaguru. Thank you
Did they happen to mention if it was for US or British in the book?
Jim
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#91264
04/18/2008 02:12 PM
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A very nice sword!
You just don't see these nice swords!
Outstanding!
PVON
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04/19/2008 01:36 AM
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It says "Light Cavalry Officers Sword" no doubt from British officer or from Rifle Regiment of the Penninsula period.
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04/19/2008 03:43 PM
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Thank you.
I finally noticed the book was of British Swords.
I really appreciate the feedback. I have made inquiry as to any story that might go with this sword. I will post anything new i get.
Jim
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