?? Lithuanian officer’s sabre from the 1920s is a rare antique artifact for collectors of European weapons This 1920s model sabre is one of the most valuable examples of Lithuanian military history. The peculiarity of this sabre is the applied oval shield with the image of the Lithuanian coat of arms – a horseman with …
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?? Lithuanian officer’s sabre from the 1920s is a rare antique artifact for collectors of European weapons
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Swords and dirks on the island of Formosa
Swords and dirks on the island of Formosa After China ceded the island of Formosa (present-day Taiwan) to Japan in 1895, the Governor-General of Formosa was established to administer the territory, with a corresponding bureaucracy headed by a governor-general. The distinctive feature of this office was the “double triangle” emblem, which is primarily present on …
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Tips for creating a valuable collection of antique weapons
Collecting antique weapons is an exciting hobby that allows you to look into the rich history of military equipment. Here are some tips for creating an antique weapons collection: In conclusion, it should be said that collecting antique weapons is a real hobby that offers a window into the history and art of past eras. …
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Collection of British sabers of light cavalry of the sample of 1796
The 1796 model light cavalry saber was a sword used primarily by British light dragoons and hussars, as well as by the light cavalry of the Royal German Legion during the Napoleonic Wars. It was adopted by the Prussians (as a model of 1811 or “Blucher’s saber”) and was used by the Portuguese and Spanish …
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The Königsgarnitur armour, a royal set, was made for Emperor Maximilian II
This remarkable antique armor was made in the city of Augsburg as part of a whole set of armor around 1548/49 by the gunsmith Matthäus Frauenprice The Elder and the engraver Jörg Sorg The Younger. This armor is called "Königsgarnitur", which means "Royal Headset". It was made for Emperor Maximilian II on the basis of …
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Work on a new project
I greet all users, as everyone knows now we have a war in Ukraine, a very difficult time, there was no time to write something. But I will try not to abandon the site about Antique Weapons, as for me and many collectors, a new find or study of ancient weapons, raises the mood. Also …
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Sabres/Swords for Chile 1890-1895/ and History of the Chilean People.
The article is taken from a well-known weapons forum and translated into Russian for our readers. The focus of our topic is the study of two models of sabers. These models reflect the transitions of European influence that this nation experienced in the last years of the nineteenth century. We will study the sabre of …
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Swiss dagger Holbein with scabbard 1570s
In the early 15th century, the Baselard dagger evolved into the so-called Swiss dagger or Holbein dagger. But not specialists know this type of dagger for another reason. For it is the copy of the Swiss daggers that are the daggers of the SA, SS and other Nazi organizations of the Third Reich. Daggers with …
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Swiss cavalry officer sabre of the 1875 model and how to recognize some models of Swiss cavalry sabers of the 19th century.
The article was translated from the famous antique gun forum, by Uhlan. Thank you very much for that. While researching my latest acquisition, I noticed a complete lack of information about Swiss Army sabers on the Internet. I found a lot of information about the famous Swiss guns, but to find something related to sabers, …
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