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ken
sword identification
Mon Dec 13, 2010 11:42
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I am trying to research a sword that my father brought back from the war. Its pictured on your home page. The sword is at 4 o'clock on the home page, the one with the lions head. Can you tell me where to get details on this sword. Its inscribed with "VIVE LE ROI ET SES CHUSSEURS".

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  • identification — Ger Hof, Tue Dec 14 05:37
    Hello Ken In spite of the French text, the inscription is typical for Prussian arms. Especially on so called "Hirschfänger", short swords for hunters, and for military units called "Jäger" (light... more
    • sword — ken kreutzer, Mon Jan 10 09:21
      Ger, yes pictures would be appreciated. What time frame for the age of these type swords are we taking about? Regards, Ken
      • identification — Ger Hof, Mon Jan 10 09:51
        Hi Ken These "Hirschfänger" have a long tradition. The first one with Vive le Roy et ses Chasseurs I could find was from the time of King Frederick the Great of Prussia (ap. 1760 made at Potzdam) up... more
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