Swords for Fitzjames Horse c. 1745
A small contingent of Fitzjames Horse was present at Culloden. In 2008 (I think) Bonham's auctioned off a cavalry saber marked for Firzjames that had possible Culloden connections. Unfortunately, the pictures from the 2008 auction have been disabled. Does anyone possibly have a picture of illustration of this sword? Thanks - as always - in advance!
Hi George,

I've got three images from Bonhams.
:-)

Cheers,
Henrik


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I would not have expected German swords. Sword blades, sure, but not the hilts. Pretty wild!
In agreement with Jonathan. I was expecting a basket , a slot hilt, or something else English. But not a completely German sword!
are you sure its german ?
from the style it could likewise be austrian
or danish
or from some other central/northern european country of the 1700ies
It definatly looks like an Austrian style hilt to me.
http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/15809/lot/142/

http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/19414/lot/6039/

Finally found the original two auctions :-)

Cheers,
Henrik
Identical sword pictured in Neumanns book Swords and Blades of the American Revolution describes it as French Horseman Saber 1750-65 (300S)

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