Very nice! Unusually long at the front, most are relatively short, as this enabled sitting on a horse easier and more comfortable. The leather...
Did he??? In the Sharpe films that I have got, and I have got all of them!, he usually dispatches his enemy with his sword, which happens somewhat...
Absolutely true! I remember being shown a replica war hammer, we are talking several kilos, ridiculously heavy and unwieldly, which drew some...
That makes you wonder why they didn't simply copy the lighter, more agile British pattern. Here are the Sean Bean documentaries.... Part two is...
I too doubt there was much blade vs blade use, more as you say, against infantry etc. But a difficult blade to control against any enemy. Have you...
I wonder in fact Frank, how effective a weapon it really was? Yes, if you hit someone they will stay hit! BUT, if you miss, it is such a heavy...
An odd one this, and I'd be inclined to agree with your dates (most of my information is on socket bayonets, and Craven didn't make them so far as...
The Crown 4 I think is a Tower of London inspector? Thomas Craven though was in Birmingham. SFAIK, Craven was still working and marking swords...
With its matching scabbard, gorgeous! Do you know which unit T.P is by any chance? These are French AN IX bayonets, which according to my...
I did actually live in Waterloo............ But to be honest, that was Waterloo, South side of the River Thames, not Waterloo, South of Brussels!...
A very nice collection of items you have there! Thank you for showing them. The sabre, Prussian 1811 pattern, commonly called 'The Blücher'...
Variation on a theme I suppose.....:eek:
That would be wonderful! Hopefully, someone here can help with a rough price. I just hope that they do not, like most museums etc. plead...
I remember that game, though I never played it. I imagine that it is probably a collectors item in its own right now for one collects game and...
That image of Windsor Castle is gorgeous! Though the listing was removed, perhaps it may be possible to ask them to put you in touch with the...
Hmmmmmmmmmm, hadn't thought about that........:rolleyes: I once worked with Ian Ogilvy, who appears in the 1970 film 'Waterloo' as Colonel...
Today is the 208th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, a sad but epic event that has captivated me since childhood. So my evening viewing...
I found this, possibly it is of interest..... [ATTACH] English Papier Mache Tea Caddy By Thomas Lane 1851....
They are often put down on the top face and stored that way, so this would get a lot of scuffing etc. This is usual. But, I think that someone has...
@Marta Mendes Perhaps this is what you are looking for..... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/193913726226 It is at least a start! Hope it helps...
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