Apr 5, 2007 · This inter-war sword was manufactured by Carl Eickhorn in Solingen and was imported from Germany prior to World War II. This Eickhorn logo will also be found on pre-war German …

May 15, 2009 · Ames Mfg. Co. The Ames Company started production of military contract swords in 1832 with the M1832 foot artillery sword, and ended with the M1906 cavalry saber in 1906. Ames …

Aug 18, 2024 · The swords are now safe and sound in my safe :) These swords are a memento of my grandfather’s service in WWII, and a symbol of the great sacrifice that his generation made in order …

Sep 23, 2024 · So my next major project is carefully researching the origins of all of the design elements of the 3 known USN uniform swords—1830, 1841, and 1852. You wouldn’t believe how far I’ve had …

Feb 8, 2008 · Kirschbaum swords are shorter than their US made counterparts and are also mixed heavy and light cavalry styles. The scabbards are also generally very distinctive and are often …

May 20, 2016 · The horizontal swords are mounted with the top scabbard ring being placed over a stud so I can put a nail in a stud every time and the scabbard tip is then supported by nailing into another …

Jan 25, 2023 · These 5 swords (well 3 1/2 and a tanto) came from the estate of Colonel William T. Call of the 11th Airborne US Army. Sadly I don't know a lot about him and his service other than he was …

Apr 26, 2022 · Hey all! I recently came into a pair of what have been identified as 1840 Ames NCO swords. While through my own research I have learned that the scabbards had leather over the …

Mar 10, 2025 · It’s not well known because none of the many French-language specialty books on swords have been translated and also because Thilmann who wrote the most authoritative book on …

May 28, 2014 · Klingenthal swords were used by both sides during the Civi War. If you look around online you will see them with with "US" on the guard and etched blades with "US" and other military …