Go Small Or Go Home Pt. 2

[F350Platinum]

Did some research using Navy sword and Neptune and Poseidon who both had tridents, came across this French sword that has a crossguard of similar design. Hope I find the rest of the hilt at least. Thanks @HardPack!

Here's one made in Toledo Spain:

[HardPack]

45 minutes ago, F350Platinum said:

French sword

Viva Lafayette! 

[F350Platinum]

25 minutes ago, HardPack said:

Viva Lafayette! 

In an early house owned by the Lee family (Stratford Hall) not too far away, there is an original painting of Marquis De Lafayette painted by Thomas Sully. Quite the place to see.

[ColonelDan]

Nice piece of history and a very nice piece of research !

[F350Platinum]

9 minutes ago, ColonelDan said:

Nice piece of history and a very nice piece of research !

It might be a one-of-a-kind, who knows? The examples were both from the 1700s, the 18th century was when they started with the fancy crossguards from what I've seen. 🤔 It definitely has nautical references.

[HardPack]

2 hours ago, F350Platinum said:

In an early house owned by the Lee family (Stratford Hall) not too far away, there is an original painting of Marquis De Lafayette painted by Thomas Sully. Quite the place to see.

A person could spend a lifetime exploring the history in Northern Virginia. Quite a place indeed.

[Valens Legacy]

10 hours ago, F350Platinum said:

Did some research using Navy sword and Neptune and Poseidon who both had tridents

 

The width of that item makes me think that it was a child's sword, because of the width of the blade.

Something to think about.

Great finds and the button looked to be gold plated also.

Good luck on your next hunt and stay safe out there.

[F350Platinum]

2 hours ago, Valens Legacy said:

 

The width of that item makes me think that it was a child's sword, because of the width of the blade.

Something to think about.

Great finds and the button looked to be gold plated also.

Good luck on your next hunt and stay safe out there.

Thanks VL,

Did a little more research, and found out about "Smallswords":

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_sword

They were very popular in the 1700s.

This may be from a captured item, or may have been presented to an individual in the family. I hoped I find more of it, that may be tough because of the overwhelming iron, but if there is a "long" iron signal I'll be digging it, figuratively and literally 😎

[HardPack]

The Neptune/ Poseidon design points to maritime, my guess is boarding party, close quarters, naval officer; British, French or Continental; Navy or Marine. The gold plated button may be connected if from a uniform.

These folks may be of help:

https://www.usmcmuseum.com/