Apr 5, 2007 · This inter-war sword was manufactured by Carl Eickhorn in Solingen and was imported from Germany prior to World War II. This Eickhorn logo will also be found on pre-war German …

May 30, 2009 · Google is a wonderful research aid, I answered my own question; 1893-1923. Thanks. Frank Henderson was selling and / or making swords, regalia and military goods from 1850 until his …

Dec 27, 2021 · Does anyone know if there is a data base for the "Mameluke named swords"? I have acquired a Mameluke "USMC app serial #322, with an engraved name of James O. Shuler on the …

Apr 19, 2011 · Almost ALL USN swords from around this era, including documented ones from groupings have plastic handles. The sword is debated on another forum currently as well BTW, but I …

Sep 28, 2009 · M.C. Lilley, and most other cutlers and sellers of militaria, imported their blades and sometimes entire swords. M.C. Lilley might have imported this sword entire, or imported just the …

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 …

Sep 23, 2024 · 2. US Swords are only rarely designed from the ground up. Most often they borrow from other militaries’ preexisting designs. In the vast majority of cases, the two militaries most influential …

Aug 1, 2012 · ike 1Colonial was used for a number of years, but your saber was made 1939-late 40s, probably during WWII.

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 13, 2022 · I bought this from a guy who wanted an AR-15 and needed the money . I was at a gun show in Phoenix and he came by with 2 swords, this and a heavy cavalry sabre . As I looked it over I …