antique swords in Canada
This is is great example of a non regulation or "fantaisie" type of the 1882 infantry officer Sabre. The type of hilt is known as "à la Nancy", after the name of the town where was situated the school for the French Rangers, who were the first to officially carry this style of sword as... Continue Reading →
This is an interest in example of this sword that was given to infantry sergeants when serving in the field. The sword has a steel guard, and an ebony engraved grip, as is usual for this model. It was used exclusively during the Seven Year's War. The sword was made by Giverne, cutler to the... Continue Reading →
This 1845 is a rare find. Not only are 0fficer 1845s from Chatellerault are uncommon, it is even more so to find one marked to the entrepreneurs Creuzé and Proa. The duo were the second entrepreneurs to manage the manufacture for the French State. They held the position from 1835 to 1851, Creuzé continuing on... Continue Reading →
This is the model carried by the Chasseurs de Vincennes, also known as Chasseurs d’Orléans, or Chasseurs a pied. A light infantry corps created during the Algerian Invasion. This specific example has a Coulaux blade made around 1850, and comes with a much longer blade than is usually found on these models. It is service... Continue Reading →
This is the model carried by the Chasseurs de Vincennes, also known as Chasseurs d'Orléans, or Chasseurs a pied. A light infantry corps created during the Algerian Invasion. This sword is one of the first examples made, as the model was created in 1838, and based on the Coulaux poincons of the blade, it would... Continue Reading →
This sabre is one of a few examples that have been found over the years. Although made in Chatellerault, it is not qui an official model, but most probably a wartime production for the Crimean War, made using parts of the 1854 and 1816 models. This sabre is indeed equipped with an 1816 model blade,... Continue Reading →
This 1882 model was retailed by Backes et Delacour, the blade coming possibly from Solingen. It is a very light and pointy example. Solidly assembled, it is only missing the grip wire. The scabbard has a deep patina, and the blade has some surface pitting, which could go away with a thorough cleaning. A good... Continue Reading →
For sale, a nice example of the classic 1845 sabre. This one has a peculiarity seen in the early days of the model, which is a removable pommel cap. The cap is held in place by a peg that goes in the grip, while the peen is hidden underneath. It is in good shape, with... Continue Reading →
This sabre is of the type that was popular with French officers serving in North Africa from the 1840s up to 1882. It sports a steel guard with fullered branches and backstrap, as well as a straight blade with offset fullers. The two ring scabbard indicate that it was probably carried before 1882. The blade... Continue Reading →
For sale, an 1855 sabre for a French infantry officer. This model replaced the 1845, with a fairly slight modification in the fullers. The 1845 had a secondary fuller running all the way to the guard, while the 1855 had it stop a few inches from it. The shoulder also changed from the usual blocky... Continue Reading →
For sale, a very nice example of the iconic 1845 model for French infantry officers. This model equipped officers from 1845 to 55, but was used by adjudants and sergeant majors until 1916. The sword is in excellent shape, with some minimal surface pitting in a few places. It was service sharpened, and still bears... Continue Reading →
This is a great quality example of this sabre that was in use in France from 1821 to 1870. This specific example has a high quality hilt, with a light blade that still bears traces of etchings that are now mostly unreadable. The blade was service sharpened. The scabbard is in great shape, with most... Continue Reading →
For sale, a clean example of the 1821 infantry officer sabre, in use from 1821 to 1845 in the French standing army, and until 1870 in the French National Guard. This sabre has probably been rehitled at some point in it's life, and the leather on the grip was possibly changed. The blade is German... Continue Reading →
This is a rare variant of the 1829 type for horse artillery officers. While the 1829 was the regulation pattern for the horse artilleyr trooper, the officers technically had to carry the1822 light cavalry sabre, but many chose this non regulation type which imitated the 1829, with a lightened blade and decorated hilt. But what... Continue Reading →
This smallsword seems to date form the late 18th century, but was fitted with an older blade, possibly from the 17th century. The hilt is made of gilt brass. It's in fine shape, except for the broken knuckle bow. There is some movement in the hilt. The blade is fairly hefty for the sword type,... Continue Reading →
This ia a very well balanced example of this famous pattern, made by a rare manufacturer, the Manufacture du Zhornof in the Bas-Rhin region. The Zornhoff manufacture was an off shoot of Klingenthal which helped to produce certain swords. It is fairly rare to find them. The sword is in good overall condition with a... Continue Reading →
This pattern is usually know as the uniform officer sword. It replaced the 1767 smallsword and came equipped with different blades, often a demi-espadon or spadroon blade such as this one. The pattern was used until 1788, but would have been carried still by many officers, even in the first years of the Empire. The... Continue Reading →
The 1767 is the first pattern of the famous briquet sabre which equipped French grenadiers, light infantry soldiers as well as musicians and line infantry sergeants. This pattern was of course used during the French Revolution, but also by French troops serving in the American Revolution. This specific example had a very active life, as... 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 sword is of the 1767 pattern, one of the first official pattern for officers of the French army. Based on the blade length (81 cm) as well as the gilt and richness of the fittings, this is likely a superior officer sword. This is the same type carried by Lafayette during the American Revolution... Continue Reading →
The briquet is one of the most iconic sabres produced during the First Empire. It equipped all line infantry soldiers and was used as a weapon and a tool. This particular example is an An XI pattern (1802) and still shows some of its original marks. The spine is marked Manufacture Impériale, and while unfortunately... Continue Reading →
This iconic sabre was in use in the French Army from its inception in 1845 until 1916. This specific example is marked to Manufacture de Klingenthal Coulaux ainé et Cie (Factory of Klingenthal, Coulaux Senior and Co.) one of the most prolific sword makers of the 19th century. It bears the inspection marks of B... Continue Reading →
