Sep 23, 2024 · So my next major project is carefully researching the origins of all of the design elements of the 3 known USN uniform swords—1830, 1841, and 1852. You wouldn’t believe how far I’ve had …

Mar 10, 2025 · It’s not well known because none of the many French-language specialty books on swords have been translated and also because Thilmann who wrote the most authoritative book on …

Apr 20, 2009 · Civil war swords and knifes are being remade by blacksmiths which makes it even more scary trying to collect them. I now stay away from the civil war stuff unless its guarenteed for life by …

Mar 27, 2020 · Here is a bit of history about M.C. Lilley & Co. From modest beginnings in 1864, the M. C. Lilley & Company eventually became world renowned as manufacturers of regalia. The company …

Mar 20, 2008 · These swords are very scarce variatons of the standard US Model 1902 Army Officer Sabre. They have some distinctive differences from the standard sword however and were only worn …

Jan 29, 2017 · For some time I have been researching M1859 USMC swords, including the M1859 musicians’ swords, for a potential article. I would appreciate Forum members’ help in gathering some …

May 15, 2009 · Ames Mfg. Co. The Ames Company started production of military contract swords in 1832 with the M1832 foot artillery sword, and ended with the M1906 cavalry saber in 1906. Ames …

Jan 25, 2023 · These 5 swords (well 3 1/2 and a tanto) came from the estate of Colonel William T. Call of the 11th Airborne US Army. Sadly I don't know a lot about him and his service other than he was …

Feb 13, 2022 · I'm new to this forum and wanted to post some pics of a M1812 Eagle head sword I picked up a few years ago. I purchased some rev war items Musket, powder horns and early militia …

Feb 8, 2008 · Kirschbaum swords are shorter than their US made counterparts and are also mixed heavy and light cavalry styles. The scabbards are also generally very distinctive and are often …