antique swords in Canada
This is a fairly scarce type of sabre that is found in Mexico and probably dates from the Mexican Civil War. It is highly recognizable due to the very unique thumb piece on the top of the grip, and its very particular Bowie knife type ricasso made in the tradition of many espada anchas. This... Continue Reading →
This is great example of a typical Chatellerault made 1845 infantry adjudant sabre. These sabres were carried until 1916 by adjudants (NCOs) even sometimes in the trenches. This example is a fairly standard one, made in 1896 at Chatellerault, the main state manufacture in France which produced the best quality blades. The hilt and scabbard... Continue Reading →
This is a very typical example of the swords produced for officers during the First World War era. Due to the rush of new recruits and the ressource needs, it is possible that Sheffield knife maers were commissioned to produce swords as well. The result are these very large robust swords, sometimes made with different... Continue Reading →
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