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Hilt elements bright with very slight frosty finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1174366991,"sku":"98-79","price":2700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/english-officers-smallsword-c-1770-80-european-limited-swords-t877-weapons-product-faganarms_906.png?v=1532979399"},{"product_id":"european-infantry-sword-1","title":"EUROPEAN INFANTRY SWORD","description":"\u003cp\u003eMid-19th century. Completely unmarked. 29 1\/2\" curved broad fullered blade, bright with original cross polish, a little minor finger rusting and some localized old black oxidation to the extreme tip. Original blade seat. Cast hilt excellent with very light age texture. Leather scabbard (slightly shrunk) with brass mounts retaining remnants of black painted finish. May well have seen Confederate use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1174370619,"sku":"98-108","price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/european-infantry-sword-fns605-swords-weapons-product-faganarms_221.jpg?v=1532981076"},{"product_id":"victorian-copy-of-a-european-arming-sword-c1550-fns766","title":"VICTORIAN COPY OF A EUROPEAN ARMING SWORD C.1550","description":"\u003cp\u003e32\" flattened diamond section blade struck with two king's head marks at the forte. Cruciform with bronze hilt. Trefoil terminal cross guard and inverted pear shaped pommel. Black leather wrapped grip. Shows genuine aging throughout with Good mottled patina to the hilt. Blade smooth with spotty staining and superficial edge nicks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1174381651,"sku":"FNS766","price":515.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/victorian-copy-of-a-european-arming-sword-c-1550-swords-weapons-product-faganarms_149.jpg?v=1533026588"},{"product_id":"european-left-hand-dagger-fns770","title":"EUROPEAN LEFT HAND DAGGER","description":"\u003cp\u003eVictorian period made with original elements 9 5\/8\" d.e. blade with double fullered ricasso. Straight cross guard swelling to the terminals. Integral ring guard. Wire wrapped grip and faceted pommel. Blade with light tool finish. Guard with scattered pitting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1174381815,"sku":"FNS770","price":845.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/european-left-hand-dagger-daggers-weapons-product-faganarms_306.jpg?v=1532981192"},{"product_id":"dacian-side-knife-fns1195","title":"DACIAN SIDE KNIFE","description":"\u003cp\u003eC.2nd-1st century BC. 4 3\/4” with 3 3\/4” blade. Wedge section and down curved form. Classic slashing weapon used primarily for throat cutting as were the later Viking side knives. Eastern Europe, primarily modern Romania. Excavated with good profile. The surface textured from burial.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1174397671,"sku":"FNS1195","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/FNS1195a.jpg?v=1587132535"},{"product_id":"celtic-broadsword-c400-100-bc-fns1227","title":"CELTIC BROADSWORD C.400-100 BC","description":"\u003cp\u003eLa Tene culture. Type known in Norse as a svaerd, identifying it as a slashing sword with rounded tip not meant for thrusting. 29 7\/8\" total length with characteristic rounded shoulders for a drooping Inverted U shaped guard. Excavated. The edges showing irregular erosion due to the structure of the forged iron and the fact that they were originally thinned further in towards the middle than a typical broadsword made for hacking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1174398195,"sku":"FNS1227","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/celtic-broadsword-c-400-100-bc-antiquities-european-limited-swords-weapons-product-faganarms_288.png?v=1532971065"},{"product_id":"a-rare-schiavona-rapier-c1600-97-1015-wfl052","title":"A RARE SCHIAVONA RAPIER C.1600","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1967, Claude Blair wrote a short paper identifying a rapier in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, as significant to a group studied by Herr Gerhard Seifert, and published in \u003cem\u003eDeutsches Waffenjournal\u003c\/em\u003e, Dec. 1966, P.42-7. The purpose of the study was to explore, if not discover, the origin of the schiavona. Twenty swords which precede the schiavona form but contribute to it were examined. Blair sought to add a previously unrecognized example to the group, #03.1074 from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. He correctly pointed out that the triangular shape of the trellis basket guard and the shield shaped pommel with a raised boss each side, relates it to the group and indicates a maker \"used to making (schiavona hilts)\". He further states that \"No other comparable rapier appears to be recorded\". The present rapier is comparable and very closely related to the Boston example, and the Seifert study group. It is made without a forward quillon, and predates the Boston example, which has scrolled down turned quillons, by about two decades. In addition, it has the rare and perhaps even unique feature of each hilt bar being inlet for a sprung in plate which resulted in a closed, cup originally. (The Boston example has plates in the bottom two openings.) As all plates are now lacking, they likely were removed in its working life as upsetting the balance, particularly in view of the light weight pommel. The blade bears the universal cross and orb marks and an indecipherable inscription in each fuller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length: 39\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1174446975,"sku":"97-1015 (WFL.052)","price":4900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/a-rare-schiavona-rapier-c-1600-european-limited-swords-weapons-product-faganarms_656.png?v=1621524469"},{"product_id":"a-fine-italian-broadsword-c1650","title":"A FINE ITALIAN BROADSWORD C.1650","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis sword draws upon two closely related groups for form. Its finely embossed and chiseled guard with its central medallion of a classical figure is a variation of the sail form guards used on Maine gauches, Italian rapiers and broad swords. Those swords, are generally from a larger group of crab claw hilted swords which includes examples with and without the sail form guard. The form of its quillons places this sword in that group. The vast majority in the group are plain or modestly embellished for use by foot or mounted troops. This example, distinguished by the quality, and theme of its decoration, was made for an officer or member of an elite guard group. It is closely related to an example in the Royal Armouries, Leeds, #XV-178. 32 1\/4\" length blade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1174453771,"sku":"97-1066","price":7800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/a-fine-italian-broadsword-c-1650-10-530-european-gc-026-limited-swords-product-faganarms_947.png?v=1621524297"},{"product_id":"rare-dutchspanish-broadsword-c1650","title":"RARE DUTCH\/SPANISH BROADSWORD C.1650","description":"\u003cp\u003eBilbo form hilt with large double shell guard, recurved cross guard and rounded knuckle bow. Slightly flattened olive form pommel. Wire wrapped grip. The 37 1\/8\" broad blade is inscribed with \u003cem\u003ePUGNO PRO PATRIA\u003c\/em\u003e each side with the Catholic cross and orb mark. The ricasso is struck with a maker's mark on one side. Dark patina with scattered light to medium pitting, a few areas a little heavier, strictly consistent with its age and use. Grip excellent. The Southern Netherlands were under Spanish Hapsburg rule. The motto Pugno, pro Patria is the motto of the Rotterdam Admiralty. It also is inscribed over the gate to the Berg in Leiden. Both are in South Holland and this weapon is a horseman's broadsword for use with armor against an armored opponent, made under Spanish rule in the Spanish taste.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1174454951,"sku":"97-1073","price":2450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/rare-dutchspanish-broadsword-c-1650-european-limited-swords-weapons-wfl-080-product-faganarms_521.png?v=1533012890"},{"product_id":"german-cavalry-officers-sword-napoleonic-period-c1790-1800-97-1082","title":"GERMAN CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD, NAPOLEONIC PERIOD C.1790-1800","description":"\u003cp\u003eGilt brass hilt with large globular pommel. Faceted knuckle bow and cross guard. Double shell guards with high raised edges, the left, hinged and engraved with cursive officers initials, \u003cem\u003eL.W.\u003c\/em\u003e Wire wrapped grip. Hilt shows some original gilt, primarily inside the shells and thick original preservative. 29 1\/2\" broad fullered straight, spadroon form blade, unmarked, in original blade seat, shows some bright finish, mostly smooth brown with a little pitting toward the point.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1174456259,"sku":"97-1082","price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/german-cavalry-officers-sword-napoleonic-period-c-1790-1800-european-swords-weapons-product-faganarms_460.jpg?v=1532989774"},{"product_id":"italian-left-hand-dagger-c1600-97-1092","title":"ITALIAN LEFT HAND DAGGER C.1600","description":"\u003cp\u003e9 1\/4\" blade of heavy diamond section with flat ricasso both sides. Scroll terminal recurved cross guard and fluted shell shaped side guard. Fluted pommel with dish shaped top and bottom and high baluster button. Iron wire wrapped grip with turban form terminals. Blade and pommel with gray patina and light frosty pitting. Guard matching with a few scattered spots slight more degraded. Grip about excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1174458191,"sku":"97-1092","price":2650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/italian-left-hand-dagger-c-1600-daggers-european-weapons-product-faganarms_398.jpg?v=1532997365"},{"product_id":"a-spanish-cup-hilt-rapier-c1670","title":"A SPANISH CUP HILT RAPIER C.1670","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy the mid 17th century, the cup hilt rapier was fully evolved. Popular throughout Europe, the form was embraced universally in Spain and Spanish territories and its evolution continued well into the 18th century, after it had been largely abandoned in other countries. This example dates to the beginning of the evolution. Its long straight double edged blade was made to maximize the latest fencing techniques. The deep hemispherical cup protected the gloved hand and it was well balanced when gripped with the first two fingers ahead of the cross guard. A small roll on the cup edge and the expanded terminal cross guard provided additional protection and blade catching capability, however, the primary defense was a cloak or dagger in the left hand. In street dueling, a shield was sometimes used. This compact basic form is particularly associated with the Spanish colonies including North America and the Caribbean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length: 38 1\/4\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1174477923,"sku":"98-4","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/a-spanish-cup-hilt-rapier-c-1670-96-441-european-limited-swords-weapons-product-faganarms_386.png?v=1621524512"},{"product_id":"a-spanish-cup-hilt-rapier-c1650-1","title":"A SPANISH CUP HILT RAPIER C.1650","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis fine rapier is distinguished by retaining a considerable original gold overlay. It gives us a glimpse of what most fine weapons would have looked like when they were being used. While most rapiers survive in the white, with bare iron surfaces, each had a surface treatment when produced. Many were blued or browned (russet) but a considerable proportion were gold or silver overlaid which served to protect the hilt as well as enhance them aesthetically. This example is of further interest as it represents the cup-hilt rapier in its most highly developed form, with long elegant thrusting blade and robust grip for the gloved fencer's hand. 44\" length blade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1174481299,"sku":"98-48","price":9100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/a-spanish-cup-hilt-rapier-c-1650-96-402-european-gc-100-limited-swords-product-faganarms_652.png?v=1621524512"},{"product_id":"very-rare-celtic-iron-broadsword-c250-150-bc-95-362","title":"VERY RARE CELTIC IRON BROADSWORD C.250-150 BC","description":"\u003cp\u003eLa Tene group with characteristic parabolic shoulders and long pointed tang. The upper 8\" only, of about 27\" originally remaining. Of that, the majority is preserved with its original surfaces intact. The tip curved and rusted. Obviously, the circumstances of its damage and loss, likely the death in battle of its owner, resulted in its contrasting states of preservation Could even be restored to its full length and would compare very favorably to mid four figure examples. Truly unique offering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1174485499,"sku":"95-362","price":625.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/very-rare-celtic-iron-broadsword-c-250-150-bc-antiquities-european-swords-weapons-product-faganarms_638.jpg?v=1621531243"},{"product_id":"a-celtic-broadsword-c400-bc100-ad","title":"A CELTIC BROADSWORD C.400 BC-100 AD","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis sword has a length of 25\" (plus the tang), and flat, unfullered blade. The shoulders are forged to a rounded contour. This sword originally had a one piece hilt, probably wood, bone, horn or perhaps ivory with expanded pommel and guard segment, rather than the iron cross guard of later examples. This example has been excavated but is preserved with original surfaces and edge intact in several areas. In particular, the point is preserved nearly as new, an exceptional feature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1174497091,"sku":"95-41","price":3250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/a-celtic-broadsword-c-400-bc-100-ad-antiquities-european-gc-208-limited-swords-product-faganarms_909.png?v=1621524238"},{"product_id":"north-italian-stiletto-c1615","title":"NORTH ITALIAN STILETTO C.1615","description":"\u003cp\u003e9 1\/2\" diamond section blade. The ricasso struck with a maker's mark each side. The balance of particularly slender form. Cross guard with a small ring guard. Ribbed barrel form pommel. Wood grip with original wire wrap-loose with some wire lacking. Metal with light to medium rusting blending to good patina typical for its age. The stiletto was used in a surprise attack and considered an ungentlemanly weapon. The slender grip of this example demonstrates that it was not intended to fight, but to be concealed, then used at the right moment. The thrust relied on the guard which provide a base for the hand and its slender blade could penetrate the full depth of a mans body, impaling the heart. See \u003cem\u003eEdged Weapons\u003c\/em\u003e, Wilkinson, p.71, bottom, for an example of similar form and proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1174504083,"sku":"98-92","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/north-italian-stiletto-c-1615-c215-daggers-european-limited-weapons-product-faganarms_382.png?v=1621531330"},{"product_id":"fine-danakil-afar-infantry-spear-c1850-70-94-360","title":"FINE DANAKIL (AFAR) INFANTRY SPEAR C.1850-70","description":"\u003cp\u003e71\" length with finely forged leaf shaped head with particularly high medial. The field chiseled in a transversely banded lattice. Tapered faceted socket with slightly flared base of Indian form. Spatulate base with conical socket and fine twisted iron band above. Natural wood haft shows medium age encrustation. Iron with smooth gray patina. Ex. Roman Black Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1174510379,"sku":"94-360","price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/files\/fine-danakil-afar-infantry-spear-c-1850-70-ethnographic-jan-auction-longspear-polearms-weapons-product-faganarms_456_3273ca1b-f02b-4182-b552-fad1c8419444.jpg?v=1685474325"},{"product_id":"an-italian-main-gauche-c1650","title":"AN ITALIAN MAIN GAUCHE C.1650","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis left hand fighting dagger is representative in form of its type but distinguished by its particularly fine inner guard guarda polvo which would show prominently when the dagger was worn sheathed. The blade is scalloped and pierced with two openings at the forte. Both features would engage and disable an opponents blade. At the time, the cup-hilt with its more slender blade was in use. The inner guard with high relief chiseled flower heads among pierced spiraling tendrils is typical of of the work done at Brescia, northern Italy and this dagger may confidently be attributed to that city for its manufacture. 18 1\/4\" length blade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1174532283,"sku":"98-53","price":5700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/an-italian-main-gauche-c-1650-96-435-daggers-european-gc-a-012-limited-product-faganarms_465.png?v=1621531451"},{"product_id":"a-french-dish-hilt-rapier-c1660","title":"A FRENCH DISH HILT RAPIER C.1660","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe decline of the use of armor in response to the increased use of firearms resulted in fighting techniques which relied on agility and lighter weapons. The thrust became the principle attack and rapiers became smaller with hilts relying primarily on a frontal plate or pair of plates. This example is a dish hilt rapier in its later form. Its single thickened edge oval dish guard, decorated in high relief with baroque elements in and out, is backed by a recurved cross guard. Both hilt and blade retain considerable original gold overlay. 28 3\/8\" length blade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1174539195,"sku":"98-85","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/a-french-dish-hilt-rapier-c-1660-96-448-european-limited-swords-u263-product-faganarms_533.png?v=1621524328"},{"product_id":"a-spanish-officers-rapier-c1800","title":"A SPANISH OFFICER'S RAPIER C.1800","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis sword is a good example of the individuality and stylistic expression which influenced Spanish sword design in the colonial period. It is a rapier with its roots in the European officers small swords of the period. The boat form guard was widely adapted to the Spanish taste but seldom as faithfully as here. The wire wrapped horn grip has a distinctively colonial flavor. It likely was made as part of the armament in anticipation of Spain's involvement in the Napoleonic Wars and may have served in the Peninsular War after 1808. It is as likely to have carried on its service in the colonies including North America and the Caribbean, where Spain struggled to maintain control after Napoleon's defeat. In true Spanish character, it is as functional as it is charming.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1174541807,"sku":"98-60","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/a-spanish-officers-rapier-c-1800-96-418-european-gc-204-jan-auction-limited-product-faganarms_910.png?v=1621524525"},{"product_id":"a-spanish-main-gauche-c1650","title":"A SPANISH MAIN GAUCHE C.1650","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a fine example of the Spanish left hand dagger at it zenith. The folded over edge of the sail form guard is finely pierced in scrolling foliage and clusters of grapes which makes an elegant decorative presentation, and is intended to capture to point of an opponent's rapier. The diamond section blade is capable of penetrating the heavy padded doublets of the period and the back of the blade is cut with decorative flutes which serve to engage and control an opponents blade. The ricasso provides a thumb rest on the reverse and blade catching apertures and flutes. The grip is characteristically Spanish with vertical bars over wire wrap. Daggers of this type were used throughout the Spanish empire including north Italy which was under Spanish Habsburg rule. 16 3\/4\" length blade\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1174555279,"sku":"98-37","price":7800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/a-spanish-main-gauche-c-1650-10-851-daggers-european-ge-101-limited-product-faganarms_386.png?v=1621524525"},{"product_id":"spanish-left-hand-dagger-main-gauche-c1660","title":"SPANISH LEFT HAND DAGGER MAIN GAUCHE C.1660","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe lovely form and decoration of this blade conceal a much more serious function; to parry and capture an opponents blade. The opened clefts flanking the ricasso allow a blade to be captured more easily than the closed clefts above, but does not assure success, as a quick twist and withdrawal of the blade, a move perfected by most swordsmen, freed the blade. The interior of the guard mounts a pierced and embossed plate which is decorated en suite with the guardo polvo of the rapier to which it was matched originally. The ricasso is struck with a maker's mark each side and the dagger is preserved in exceptional condition throughout. 17 7\/8” length blade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1174555495,"sku":"fns0002","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/spanish-left-hand-dagger-main-gauche-c-1660-10-852-daggers-european-gc-312-limited-product-faganarms_982.png?v=1623961789"},{"product_id":"a-swiss-ring-pommel-dagger-c1400","title":"A SWISS RING POMMEL DAGGER C.1400","description":"\u003cp\u003eRing pommel daggers were first used by the Celts and evolved in southern Europe to the form seen here. Its form with a slightly turned down guard is characteristic of the Helvetic League and is particularly associated with the town of Basil. The stiff asymmetrical blade served equally well for slashing and thrusting and would have been very formidable in its period before the evolution of full plate armor. Like most surviving examples, this evidently was a river find. 9 1\/2\" length blade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1174555811,"sku":"98-34","price":3100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/a-swiss-ring-pommel-dagger-c-1400-96-426-daggers-european-jan-auction-limited-product-faganarms_214.png?v=1621530882"},{"product_id":"an-extremely-rare-scottish-plug-bayonet-c1690","title":"AN EXTREMELY RARE SCOTTISH PLUG BAYONET C.1690","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis example, with 9\" blade, belongs to a group of daggers with similar blades and guards, decorated in silver as is this one, many of which bear Jacobite mottos. They have spatulate profile reeded bog oak grips. A very few, as this one are mounted as plug bayonets. The hilt is darkly grained bog oak with a silver ferrule and silver flower head disk at the top. The Jacobite Rebellion came at a time when the plug bayonet had reached its greatest popularity and this is the Scottish separatists rendition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: J. F. R. 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The socket with arsenal number. 84 1\/4” overall on its fine hardwood haft. Recently acquired from a deceased estate and probably purchased in the 1920’s when such untouched weapons were preserved as curiosities by the wealthy. Extraordinary preservation with distinct lamination\/graining of the metal indicative of wrought iron construction\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1227501535,"sku":"99-136","price":2150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/fine-german-partisan-c-1750-european-fns1332-longspear-polearms-swords-product-faganarms_123.jpg?v=1621532032"},{"product_id":"an-italian-left-hand-dagger-c-1600","title":"AN ITALIAN LEFT HAND DAGGER C.1600","description":"This example represents the left hand dagger in evolutionary form. The blade is deeply grooved and decoratively pierced to optimize strength for its weight. The hilt employs balusters and ball terminals to the cross guard to engage an opponent’s blade. It is a product of the evolution of swordsmanship among Italian fencing masters who led the Western World in technique and regard. It was held in the left hand with the thumb resting on the blade base and the arm fully extended to menace the opponent. A related example of identical form from the Seymore Lucas Collection is illustrated in \u003cem\u003eRapiers\u003c\/em\u003e, Eric Valentine, #45.","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1234853159,"sku":"98-38","price":3400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/an-italian-left-hand-dagger-c-1600-95-35-daggers-european-ge-019-weapons-product-faganarms_638.jpg?v=1621532032"},{"product_id":"18th-century-spanish-stiletto","title":"18th CENTURY SPANISH STILETTO","description":"\u003cp\u003e10 5\/8\" tapered diamond section blade. Iron cross guard of double acorn form. Ribbed swelled wood grip of the type produced in Albacete, with characteristic decorated brass conical terminals. Those are invariably mounted as daggers, sometimes erroneously identified as \"plug bayonets\" owing to the form of the grip. This is the only example we have encountered mounted as a stiletto and the construction indicates that it is earlier than the daggers mentioned.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1332492739,"sku":"FNS1434","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/18th-century-spanish-stiletto-daggers-european-weapons-product-faganarms_181.jpg?v=1621524190"},{"product_id":"celtic-socketed-axe-c-300-200-b-c-1","title":"CELTIC SOCKETED AXE C.300-200 BC","description":"Well forged, 5 1\/4\" height with tapered flared edge bit and broad opened seam rectangular socket. Excavated with professionally stabilized surface. Considerable original forged surface pebbled with pockmarks pitting. Large and good example.","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1332507523,"sku":"FNS1435","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/celtic-socketed-axe-c-300-200-bc-european-weapons-product-faganarms_760.jpg?v=1621532135"},{"product_id":"european-infantry-spear-1","title":"EUROPEAN INFANTRY SPEAR","description":"17th century, probably dating to the Thirty Years' War. Finely forged elongated diamond form point, diamond section, on cylindrical socket with short cheek straps. Form and finish of mechanical precision, but definitely hand forged and showing distinct wrought iron lamination. Cylindrical oak haft with conical iron base shoe. The haft with an iron shackle at the bottom and pierced with six rectangular slots for cross lattice members. Purpose unclear, but probably made into a display of military trophies in the late 17th century. As with much ordinance of the Thirty Years' War, this example probably was purchased as surplus for the English Civil Wars. The modification suggests the English taste for display in an English manor house. It recently came to market in England, with a companion, reinforcing the conclusion. 82 1\/4\" length. Fascinating and untouched but for it modification for display. It likely embellished an English manor house from the 17th century until recently when it became a victim of the crushing English Inheritance Tax which evolved from the Single Estate Duty Act of 1894 and systematically dismantled the noble class in England. A rare survivor of two wars and three centuries of cloistered homage.","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1675091779,"sku":"FNS1504","price":465.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/european-infantry-spear-longspear-polearms-weapons-product-faganarms_968.jpg?v=1621532202"},{"product_id":"european-hand-and-a-half-sword-c-1620-50","title":"EUROPEAN HAND AND A HALF SWORD C.1620-50","description":"This is an exceptional example of a sword which evolved with Sweden’s rise to power after the Thirty Years War. It is an arming sword (used by a horseman in armor) for use against a mounted opponent in armor. It conforms to the pattern as evolved, but is significantly larger to be wielded by a warrior of exceptional stature and capable of breaching an opponent’s armor. The form of the hilt is conventional, however, the grip is in two stages, known as hock bottle form in earlier examples, to comfortably accommodate both hands. The blade is of fine form. The forte has broad central fullers flanked by concave thirds, forming the edges. The fullers are inscribed \u003cem\u003eNEC TE ME RE NEC TIMIDE FIDE SED CVI VIDE\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePRO DEO ET PATRIA PRO DEO ET PATRIA\u003c\/em\u003e, each phrase flanked by the cross and orb. The blade is of greater width than other examples encountered, but notably, of conventional length, as length is determined by the distance of engagement and a longer blade would present a disadvantage. Purchased by us in Sweden several years ago.","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2433436739,"sku":"FNS1562","price":6750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/european-hand-and-a-half-sword-c-1620-50-limited-swords-weapons-product-faganarms_593.png?v=1621532249"},{"product_id":"european-infantry-spear-2","title":"EUROPEAN INFANTRY SPEAR","description":"17th century, probably dating to the Thirty Years' War. Finely forged elongated diamond form point, diamond section, on cylindrical socket with short cheek straps. Form and finish of mechanical precision, but definitely hand forged and showing distinct wrought iron lamination. Cylindrical oak haft pierced with six rectangular slots for cross lattice members. Purpose unclear, but probably made into a display of military trophies in the late 17th century. As with much ordinance of the Thirty Years' War, this example probably was purchased as surplus for the English Civil Wars. The modification suggests the English taste for display in an English manor house. It recently came to market in England, with two companions, reinforcing the conclusion. 74 3\/4\" length. Fascinating and untouched but for it modification for display. It likely embellished an English manor house from the 17th century until recently when it became a victim of the crushing English Inheritance Tax which evolved from the Single Estate Duty Act of 1894 and systematically dismantled the noble class in England. A rare survivor of two wars and three centuries of cloistered homage.","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3117576067,"sku":"FNS1606","price":465.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/european-infantry-spear-longspear-polearms-weapons-product-faganarms_210.jpg?v=1621532287"},{"product_id":"celtic-knife","title":"CELTIC KNIFE","description":"\u003cp\u003e3rd-6th century AD. 4 3\/4\" total length. Broad wedge section with characteristic upturned edge at the point. Short tang for mounting in a hard, probably antler, grip. Stable excavated condition with the profile well preserved. As Celts were headhunters, it is likely that a knife such as this was used for the removal of trophy heads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3132506691,"sku":"C1024","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/celtic-knife-daggers-european-sgth-weapons-product-faganarms_810.jpg?v=1621532296"},{"product_id":"german-arming-sword-c-1560-90","title":"GERMAN ARMING SWORD C.1560-90","description":"This remarkable sword is made for use by a warrior in armor to attack another in armor. It is specifically designed to inflict damage which results in a breach of the armor. The hilt, with radial shell guard and curved knuckle bow is made for the gauntleted hand. The large pommel provides balance as well as a grip for the second hand, thus classifying it as a hand and a half sword. The grip is wire wrapped for good purchased. The blade is 27\" long, indication use on foot, for thrusting, the most effective attack on an armored opponent It is is crisply marked \u003cem\u003eMEFECIT SOLIG\u003c\/em\u003e (I was made in Solingen) with the cross and orb each side. Remarkably, it is of finely pattern welded steel with is crisp laminated pattern in excellent preservation. Swords of this type are well known including examples in the Royal Armouries, Leeds and numerous other museums. This example is in exceptional preservation and bears a dab of white paint in the tip of the blade, likely indicative of Manor House display.","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4886379907,"sku":"FNS1691","price":7100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/german-arming-sword-c-1560-90-european-limited-swords-weapons-product-faganarms_183.png?v=1621532430"},{"product_id":"italian-all-steel-stiletto-c-1650","title":"ITALIAN ALL STEEL STILETTO C.1650","description":"Well chiseled hilt. The grip as four full length portraits of standing men, separated by a vertically roped band. Conical support with a panel below each, two with horizontal lines and the others with bars azure and sinister. As those designations derived from Anglo-French heraldry, it is only possible that they carry heraldic significance in this context. The pommel as a well rendered hound’s head and the cross guard with dolphin head terminals. 5 3\/4” triangular section blade on a baluster bolster. The blade with a triple chain link motif to the forte. Surface deterioration from oxidation and wear. The decoration well discernible","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6556441731,"sku":"FNS1935","price":975.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/italian-all-steel-stiletto-c-1650-99-91-daggers-european-weapons-product-faganarms_850.jpg?v=1621532615"},{"product_id":"european-naval-officer-s-sword-c-1820","title":"EUROPEAN NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD C.1820","description":"\u003cp\u003eGilt bronze hilt with fully modeled lion head pommel. Thickened edge shell form guard with crossed anchors and applied copper crown above. Diced ivory grip with oval silver escutcheon. 31 5\/8” spadroon form blade with three foliage sprays each side. Blade mostly crisp with a few small isolated black pits and small areas staining. Strictly as expected for use at sea. Hilt retains near all bright gold finish. Evidently serving one of the smaller countries which was assimilated by the Napoleonic Empire and the crown added after the restoration of its monarchy following the defeat of France. Excellent quality and worth some research.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6557423427,"sku":"FNS1945","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/european-naval-officers-sword-c-1820-ivory-swords-weapons-product-faganarms_930.jpg?v=1621532620"},{"product_id":"good-indopersian-horseman-s-sword","title":"GOOD INDOPERSIAN HORSEMAN’S SWORD","description":"18th century. Iron hilt, the cross guard and langets finely chiseled in deep relief foliage. Swelled grip. Dished pommel with inset plate intricately chiseled with radial serpentine \"sun\" motif. 30\" s.e. medially fullered blade shows superficial staining only and a little pitting toward the point only. Very likely watered steel. Black leather covered wood scabbard splintered at the throat.","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8677091651,"sku":"DNS12","price":875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/good-indopersian-horsemans-sword-european-swords-weapons-product-faganarms_144.jpg?v=1621532767"},{"product_id":"english-side-knife-c-1640-english-civil-wars-period","title":"ENGLISH SIDE KNIFE C.1640, ENGLISH CIVIL WARS PERIOD","description":"\u003cp\u003e7 3\/4” length with integral tang and blade. Fancy crown form pommel with chiseled details both sides. Original wood grip scales, the right about half remaining and the left about complete. Excavated and professionally conserved. Type which served in the streets and on the waterfront.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":9816841859,"sku":"FNS2248","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/files\/FNS2248b_8b4bb651-9a6c-4702-b5f2-6b2756c24235.jpg?v=1711375472"},{"product_id":"danish-m-1831-nco-sword","title":"DANISH M.1831 NCO SWORD","description":"\u003cp\u003eElegant hussar type semi basket hilt with scrolling side bar and acorn quillon terminal. Ribbed bronze grip. 30 1\/2\" broad fullered s.e. blade. Good uniform aging throughout. Large proportions and a form which embraced the romance of the Napoleonic period.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10341510339,"sku":"FNS2300","price":575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/danish-m-1831-nco-sword-european-swords-weapons-product-faganarms_364.jpg?v=1621532875"},{"product_id":"18th-century-sailor-s-folding-knife","title":"18th CENTURY SAILOR’S FOLDING KNIFE","description":"\u003cp\u003eEuropean or American. 7 3\/4”. The wedge section blade with rounded tip, and the grip butt rounded to match. Excavated with grips perished. A sailor’s work knife incapable of stabling thus reducing the possibility of its use as a weapon. Type which served American. English and French sailors through the Revolution and Napoleonic Wars.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10598958019,"sku":"DNS29","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/18th-century-sailors-folding-knife-american-daggers-european-weapons-product-faganarms_430.jpg?v=1621524183"},{"product_id":"a-south-german-two-hand-sword-munich-c-1580","title":"A SOUTH GERMAN TWO HAND SWORD MUNICH C.1580","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt 69” total length, this massive sword descends from those carried by Landschnechts earlier in the century. These swords were carried by specially trained swordsmen of exceptional stature who received triple pay to clear the path ahead of infantry. This example was produced by the esteemed Stantler family of Munich and bears their mark on the blade. The mark was used by both Christoph Stantler I (d.1601) and his son of the same name (d.1 634). Another two handed sword with the same mark, by the Stantlers, is in the Wallace Collection, #A470. Other examples are included in numerous museum collections including the Bavarian National Museum, Munich, The Historical Museum, Vienna, one dated 1575, The Army Museum in Paris (5 examples), the Solothurn Zeughaus, and the Bern Historical Museum as well as others. Among the most revered of two handed swords are the famous two handers of Zurich, preserved in the Swiss National Museum. A two handed sword by the Stantlers, is nothing short off the Holy Grail of edged weapons collection!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":11569244995,"sku":"FNS2386","price":16400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/a-south-german-two-hand-sword-munich-c-1580-european-jan-auction-limited-swords-weapons-product-faganarms_182.png?v=1621524508"},{"product_id":"fine-north-italian-left-hand-dagger-main-gauche-c-1650","title":"FINE NORTH ITALIAN LEFT HAND DAGGER, MAIN GAUCHE, C.1650","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis magnificent weapon was originally paired with a cup-hilt rapier. As a set (or en suite), they would have been decorated identically and used, with the rapier in the right hand and the dagger in the left. The rapier provided the attack, while the dagger provided defense. The ribs along the back of the blade could trap and deflect an opponent’s blade. The pierced guard could capture the point of a rapier. If deflected, the point would slide to the channel created by the guard’s rolled over edge. Of course, if the opportunity was presented, the blade could deliver the fatal thrust. The beautiful pierced metal work reflects a style which was popular for a few decades in Northern Italy, as well as Spain, where much of the output of the Italian shops were marketed. Example of that work in this quality were reserved for the wealthy and most surviving examples are in museums. 15\" length blade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13398816387,"sku":"FNS2526","price":15400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/fine-north-italian-left-hand-dagger-main-gauche-c-1650-daggers-european-limited-weapons-product-faganarms_244.png?v=1621533072"},{"product_id":"british-m-1885-cavalry-trooper-s-saber","title":"BRITISH M.1885 CAVALRY TROOPER’S SABER","description":"33 1\/2” curved broad fullered blade with \u003cem\u003eWD\u003c\/em\u003e and broad arrow mark, \u003cem\u003e'90\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e’95\u003c\/em\u003e (1890, 1895) issue dates and ordnance marks. Blade bright with a few small isolated pitting speckles. 1\/2” at the root with surface rust. Iron guard with Maltese cross motif marked \u003cem\u003e10H 648\u003c\/em\u003e. Diced leather scale grips. Iron scabbard, the throat marked \u003cem\u003e12.1887 \/ I 2 R\/ 2 G\u003c\/em\u003e. Hilt and scabbard with storage surface rusting. Additional suspension ring to the scabbard, for display or parade. Rare pattern as these were ordnance (as opposed to officer’s swords which were privately owned) and few if any were sold as surplus. The broad arrow intact (not canceled) indicates that this example was never officially removed from service. \u003cem\u003e10H\u003c\/em\u003e probably indicates use by the 10th Light Horse regiment of the Australian Army. Worth researching.","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14474879171,"sku":"FNS2616","price":625.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/british-m-1885-cavalry-troopers-saber-european-sabre-swords-weapons-product-faganarms_225.jpg?v=1621533189"},{"product_id":"french-silver-hilted-smallsword-1","title":"FRENCH SILVER HILTED SMALLSWORD","description":"Mid-18th century. Extraordinary example with dished oval guard, silver grip and olive form pommel. The inner guard set with \"stones\", perhaps small diamonds, around the edge and in floral clusters. Cross guard and quillon block decorated en suite. The grip with circular graduated clusters of the same stones, all lacking one side and three remaining on the other. Two replaced with large cut glass stones. Pommel similarly mounted with losses. Concave faced triangular blade broken to 20 1\/4\". The remains of a sword which we would value in the $6000-7000 range if complete. Restoration by a talented amateur is a distinct possibility, warranted by the exceptional rarity of this sword.","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14842725571,"sku":"FNS2656","price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/french-silver-hilted-smallsword-european-swords-weapons-product-faganarms_826.jpg?v=1621533214"},{"product_id":"victorian-copy-of-a-european-hand-and-a-half-sword-of-about-1600","title":"VICTORIAN COPY OF A EUROPEAN HAND AND A HALF SWORD OF ABOUT 1600","description":"Large size for fighting in armor with 34 flamberge blade. Iron hilt with straight cross guard and shallow dish guard with down curved reeded \"leaves\" serving as blade catchers. Black leather covered grip. Surface rusted to an attractive patina. The form of the guard is scarcely seen but genuine examples are recorded. Very impressive example with an extraordinary blade.","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16169102211,"sku":"FNS2815","price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/victorian-copy-of-a-european-hand-and-half-sword-about-1600-swords-weapons-product-faganarms_761.jpg?v=1621533292"},{"product_id":"good-imperial-german-artillery-officers-sword","title":"GOOD IMPERIAL GERMAN ARTILLERY OFFICER'S SWORD","description":"Brass hilt with lion head pommel. \u003cem\u003eP\u003c\/em\u003e form guard with high relief foliage and classical motifs. Large square langets, the right with crossed cannons. Silver wire wrapped black leather covered grip. 30 3\/8\" broad fullered clipped point blade, unmarked. Black field scabbard. Excellent with expected minor flaws. The grip leather slightly congealed. Blade with spotty smooth staining and some very light scratches in the percussion area. Unusually heavy example definitely made for fighting.","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16758909699,"sku":"FNS2888","price":515.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/good-imperial-german-artillery-officers-sword-european-swords-weapons-product-faganarms_256.jpg?v=1621533340"},{"product_id":"austrian-m-1837-cavalry-officers-sword","title":"AUSTRIAN M.1837 CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCopper wire wrapped grip, excellent. 31 1\/4\" straight broad fullered blade. Gilt brass hilt of heavy fighting form with raised thickened edge oval shell guards, straight cross guard and faceted knuckle bow. Vase shaped pommel with large button. Considerable original heavy gold overlay remaining. The left shell with an iron band (tip defective) to contact the cuirass. Blade mostly quite smooth with gray patina interspersed with black oxidation speckles. Some isolated pitting in a few places, consistent with its age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17310551491,"sku":"FNS2953","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/austrian-m-1837-cavalry-officers-sword-95-245-european-swords-weapons-product-faganarms_703.jpg?v=1621533377"},{"product_id":"french-imperial-guard-light-cavalry-sword","title":"FRENCH IMPERIAL GUARD LIGHT CAVALRY SWORD","description":"1803 pattern. Brass hilt with stirrup form guard and reversed elongated tear shaped langets. Single ordnance mark to the cross guard. Wire wrapped black leather covered grip. 32 3\/8” broad fullered curved s.e. blade, quite crisp with smooth glossy patina. Hilt excellent with rich gold overlay. The Imperial Guard comprised units from the several branches of service and used by Napoleon as special forces for the most difficult military assignments during the Napoleonic Wars, often held in reserve until circumstances demanded.","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17618170051,"sku":"FNS2985","price":975.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/french-imperial-guard-light-cavalry-sword-european-swords-weapons-product-faganarms_427.jpg?v=1621533394"},{"product_id":"french-imperial-guard-light-cavalry-sword-1","title":"FRENCH IMPERIAL GUARD LIGHT CAVALRY SWORD","description":"1803 pattern. Brass hilt with stirrup form guard and reversed elongated tear shaped langets. Wire wrapped black leather covered grip. 32 5\/8” broad and narrow fullered curved s.e. blade, crisp with smooth mottled patina. Blade forte and cross guard both with ordnance mark and K for the Kligenthal arsenal. Hilt excellent with fine original gold overlay. The Imperial Guard comprised units from the several branches of service and used by Napoleon as special forces for the most difficult military assignments during the Napoleonic Wars, often held in reserve until circumstances demanded.","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17621159171,"sku":"FNS2986","price":975.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/french-imperial-guard-light-cavalry-sword-european-swords-weapons-product-faganarms_838.jpg?v=1621533399"},{"product_id":"fine-antique-vintage-copy-of-a-european-hand-and-a-half-sword-c-1550","title":"FINE ANTIQUE\/VINTAGE COPY OF A EUROPEAN HAND AND A HALF SWORD C.1550","description":"The quintessential form associated with fighting in full armor at the apex of its development. 34 1\/2\" blade, tapered through its length with narrow fuller to the forte. The hilt with recurved cross guard and two rings to the front. Norman type 12. Bun form pommel quartered with foliage panels. The ring guards with matching foliage. Black leather covered grip in two stages for one or two hand use. Beautiful proportions. An original of this quality and condition would be in the $12,000 - $15,000 range.","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19688123139,"sku":"FNS3230","price":875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/fine-antiquevintage-copy-of-a-european-hand-and-half-sword-c-1550-swords-weapons-product-faganarms_721.jpg?v=1621533530"},{"product_id":"rare-english-dueling-sword-c-1630-50","title":"RARE ENGLISH DUELING SWORD C.1630-50","description":"Made for the gauntleted hand. Iron hilt with scroll terminal cross guard supporting a pair of arms with oval rings both sides connected by bars to the cross guard. Large olive form pommel. Fine copper and iron wire wrapped grip. 33 1\/2\" blade with fullered forte marked \u003cem\u003eSEBASTIAN HERNANDEZ\/IN TOLEDO\u003c\/em\u003e. See Wallace Collection Catalog p.273, item A532 for a rapier marked by that maker dated C.1620, and two further examples A549 and A641. The scroll terminal cross guard is characteristic of English rapiers of the 1635-55 period. See Norman Hilt 87, 90 and 91. The general form is a late manifestation of an earlier form. See Norman Hilt 39 \"from the third quarter of the 15th century to the 1630s,\" Hilt 41 \"last half of the 15th century to about 1620\" and Hilt 43 C.1550-1630. This sword dates to the years leading up to the English Civil Wars, a period fraught with civil turmoil and political intrigue which provided a setting for duels among the elite, nobility and royalty.","brand":"Fagan Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19983966659,"sku":"FNS3273","price":4100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/products\/rare-english-dueling-sword-c-1630-50-european-limited-swords-weapons-product-faganarms_422.png?v=1621533622"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1957\/collections\/european.jpg?v=1660156376","url":"https:\/\/www.faganarms.com\/en-au\/collections\/european-weapons-armor.oembed?page=16","provider":"Fagan Arms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}