Swords
Military Sword Converted to a Large Fighting Dagger
c. 1830-40 Mid-19th Century, Military Sword Converted to be a large Fighting Dagger, Unidentified, Used, Fine.
An interesting Military Sword Converted into a Fighting Dagger, c. mid-19th century, with a 13.25" blade. According to some resources, the "quill-pointed" type blade was officially introduced in the late 1820's by England for the pattern 1827 Naval Officer's Sword and several other countries copied it with different hilts/guard designs. It is difficult to say which country came up with the design first. The blade was possibly damaged and reduced in length to its current configuration, to be made into this fighting dagger. Ornate brass hilt/guard, the ebony grip is lacking the usual twisted brass wire. No scabbard, natural patina to the sword with some signs of prior use. This impressive fighting dagger made have been used in the Mexican and/or American Civil War.