Discovered in the forest -- myArmoury.com

Jean Delpierre · Posted: Wed 28 Oct, 2009 12:16 pm Post subject: Discovered in the forest

Hi all and thank you for welcoming me, could you identify this weapon as a friend discovered near a Wood in Belgium ?
Its overall length is about 60 cm, blade measuring 47cm.
thank you ;)
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Jean Delpierre · Posted: Wed 28 Oct, 2009 12:19 pm Post subject:

an other picture :

Sean Flynt · Posted: Wed 28 Oct, 2009 12:26 pm Post subject:

It appears to be a classic hunting hanger, probably 19th c. but could be late 18th c. or early 20th c.

Jean Delpierre · Posted: Wed 28 Oct, 2009 12:53 pm Post subject:

Thank you for the info Sean, I'll look in that direction, while other information is of course welcome.

Sean Flynt · Posted: Wed 28 Oct, 2009 1:03 pm Post subject:

You'll find many examples in the "Recent Auctions" section at Hermann Historica:
http://www.hermann-historica.com/

Jean Delpierre · Posted: Wed 28 Oct, 2009 1:28 pm Post subject:

I looked but I lost ... :\

Glen A Cleeton · Posted: Thu 29 Oct, 2009 10:04 am Post subject:

This online resource can also be useful as a guideline.

http://swordlinks.com/courtswords/intro.html

Cheers

GC

Jean Delpierre · Posted: Thu 29 Oct, 2009 11:08 am Post subject:

Amazing link Glen ! I'll take my time or pass the baton to the friend, thank you for your help messieurs !