antique swords in Canada
This is a non regulation type of sabre made for the French cavalry in the style called "North African Army" with its multi branch steel hilt. This particular type is known as a Préval because of its triangular blade inspired by smallswords and bayonets. It was created by General Claude-Antoine-Hippolyte de Préval who was a... Continue Reading →
These weapons are often known as Cuban machetes, and come with a variety of blades and hilts. They are particularly famous for having been used during the Cuban war of independence, but were issued to various officers serving in the Americas. This particular model was probably made in Germany, and bears the number 877. IT... Continue Reading →
This is a remarkable example of a superior officer sabre with a non regulation reinfirced steel hilt sometimes referred to as "North African Army" type.The blade is marked to an unknown maker "AO" and is very high quality, wiht a very solid hilt, contrasting copper wire and horn grip. The multi fullered blade was actually... Continue Reading →
A fine 1845 sabre, the maker is unknown, but based on the initials and the family crest, it was made for H.H. Harwood. This would probably be Henry Harwood Esq. (1809-1886) who became Deputy Lieutenant to Middlesex County in 1867. Although now purely ceremonial, the Lieutenancy used to be responsible for the various militias in... Continue Reading →
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