Todays addition. This arrived this morning.
It’s a Swedish M1685 broadsword these were modified in 1740 and the remaining unmodified ones around 1830. By cutting off the thumb ring on the left side and trimming around 3” off the blade length to make them better suit the use of the Swedish infantry and navy in the 18th-19th centuries. One of the longest serving issue swords. Not a light sword by any means. Weighing in at 1260g this swords all business. It’s an exceptional example retaining its original braided wire grip wrap with the wire terminating in Turks head knotwork. These wire is typically missing. A good solid example of 17th century sword making.
It’s a Swedish M1685 broadsword these were modified in 1740 and the remaining unmodified ones around 1830. By cutting off the thumb ring on the left side and trimming around 3” off the blade length to make them better suit the use of the Swedish infantry and navy in the 18th-19th centuries. One of the longest serving issue swords. Not a light sword by any means. Weighing in at 1260g this swords all business. It’s an exceptional example retaining its original braided wire grip wrap with the wire terminating in Turks head knotwork. These wire is typically missing. A good solid example of 17th century sword making.
