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By Father V · Posted
Back in February 2024 I had despaired of ever finding the first set of official illustrations for British Naval Uniforms, that of 1825. I’d written to Greenwich and their sole copy had disappeared. By pure chance they had two of the illustrations in a separate art file and those were digitized (swords & caps/hats), but that was it. Unbeknownst to me, a nautical museum in Hamburg digitized their copy which was subsequently posted to Internet Archive https://archive.org/details/uniformsofficersroyalnavy1825/page/n9/mode/2up . I just happened to do an internet search today and discovered it. Here are the illustrations, rotated in most cases, mostly so the coats are properly oriented. I’ll use more than one post to get them all out. Note there’s a slight difference in the Royal Museum’s 2 illustrations. The headgear is all oriented the same direction https://www.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/rmgc-object-128436 and the Master’s sword has the proper darker grip https://www.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/rmgc-object-128437?_gl=1*103jv3o*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTU3OTQ0OTg1MS4xNzUzOTQ0MTk3*_ga_7JJ3J5DBF6*czE3NTM5NDQxOTYkbzEkZzAkdDE3NTM5NDQxOTYkajYwJGwwJGgw*_ga_4MH5VEZTEK*czE3NTM5NDQxOTYkbzEkZzAkdDE3NTM5NDQxOTYkajYwJGwwJGgw -
By S.ChrisKelly · Posted
"Silent Enim Leges Inter Arma." ~Cicero, Pro Milone {Chapter 11}. -
By S.ChrisKelly · Posted
These images may help in determining the authenticity of the RZM labels shown in Post #7. The condition of the labels indicates they are not original to the collar patches to which they are attached. They may be fake. Sources: https://www.emedals.com/products/germany-ss-a-waffen-ss-enlisted-personnel-runic-collar-tab-g52302 https://privatecollections.ca/WW2-german-nazi-waffen-ss/waffen-ss-brigadefuhrer-major-rank-oakleaf-collar-tab-both-rzm-tags https://privatecollections.ca/WW2-german-nazi-waffen-ss/ww2-german-nazi-matched-set-waffen-ss-collar-tabs-rzm-tag -
By Ontos · Posted
Seeking assistance with identification of this body armor. I believe it is French. -
By Ontos · Posted
Seeking help with identifying this sword. was told it may be 19th century German. Overall 44 inches. Blade 37 inches. Any help would be appreciated. -
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By S.ChrisKelly · Posted
Source: https://jbmilitaryantiques.com.au/product/ww2-era-german-army-officers-sword-scabbard-by-f-w-holler-of-solingen/ "WW2 ERA GERMAN ARMY OFFICER’S SWORD & SCABBARD BY F. W. HÖLLER OF SOLINGEN 1889 Pattern dove’s head pattern sword, as worn by a German Army officer during the period 1935-45. The sword features the classic low profile dove’s head pommel, featuring a wire wrapped black composite grip with full wire wrap, mounted onto a stylised and decorative gilded brass back strap and ‘p’ shaped guard. The langet shows a mid 1930’s era gilded German eagle and swastika with stylised wreath, decorations etc. and blank dedication shield to reverse. The slightly curved nickel blade is 92 cm long and is maker marked to F. W. Höller of Solingen with ‘thermometer’ logo/trademark. There is light in and out wear, however the majority of the blade is free of wear and bright and clean, with a slight bend to end tip. The black enamel scabbard retains the suspension rings for hanging and small style drag. The scabbard is in very good condition, showing excellent age and the majority of the black enamel remaining. Overall length 106 cm, meaning whoever carried this sword must have been well over 6 foot tall, a giant by comparison." Source: https://www.whytes.ie/art/1939-1945-german-wehrmacht-officers-sword/154545/?SearchString=&LotNumSearch=&GuidePrice=&OrderBy=LH&ArtistID=&ArrangeBy=list&NumPerPage=90&offset=383 -
By tyler3 · Posted
Found this, guy had so many swords but i nabbed this. Pretty beat, the handles all loose but it’s pretty neat. Any idea what it is? IMG_2449.mov -
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By easterneagle87 · Posted
Thanks for the ID. So, I looked them up. Would originals only be in brown? -
By S.ChrisKelly · Posted
Thanks for the better images. Confirmed, as I mentioned in Post #2. Absolutely reproductions. The RZM tag is a dead giveaway. -
By S.ChrisKelly · Posted
Post #1: The first two images show a piece of upper ~ body armor called a "cuirass". This was generally issued to cavalry, who were called "cuirassiers", in plain talk, "one who wears a cuirass". This one is a commonly available reproduction of a French Napoleon I era cuirass likely made during the time of Napoleon III, for ceremonial rather than protective purposes. Looks like it's missing some hardware. The verdigris on the badge indicates it's brass with a high copper content alloy, likely "red brass" in spite of its yellow appearance. The star plate behind it must be made of low ~ grade steel, since it shows the red rust normally associated with ferrous metals and their alloys. Source: https://www.ima-usa.com/products/original-french-napoleonic-first-empire-brass-faced-carabinier-cuirass-set-second-empire-reissue?variant=26168181573
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