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Roman Legions Sword
At the end of the Republic and the beginning of the Empire, most Roman infantry used swords and special throwing weapons as their main weapons. The Roman Legionnaire's...
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Types of rapier swords: lasso, shells and cup
A guide to recognize bow, shell and cup fittings, understand their evolution and distinguish a historical piece from a current replica, with examples documented in museums.
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Civil Guard Cavalry Sword 1844: Design and Elegance
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS MOUNTED SWORD FOR OFFICERS OF THE GUARDIA CIVIL MODEL 1844. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert) Reference 4-1844-E Model Mounted Sword, Officer of the Guardia Civil,...
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Spanish Navy
Royal Sable Spanish Armada of the 18th Century: Unique Design
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS ROYAL SWORD OF THE SPANISH NAVY, 18th century. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert) Reference 4-1758-A Name SWORD of the Royal Spanish Navy Era 18th century...
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Evolution of the dragon shashka of the Russian cavalry in the 19th century
The Military Adaptation: The Shashka Model 1838 and its Impact on Cavalry The formalization of the shashka in the Russian army came with the "Shashka Model 1838", marking...
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History of the bastard sword: The versatile weapon that changed chivalry
Could a single blade be light enough to swing on horseback, yet powerful enough to break a pike formation on dry land? This was the question that 13th...
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Forging and metallurgy
Forge of Honor: Essential Guide to the US Marine Officer's Saber – Replicas vs. Originals
Have you ever wondered what history lies in those imposing blades proudly carried by United States Marine Officers? More than just weapons, Marine sabers are emblems of unbreakable...
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Military history
The Bermejo Saber: Distinction and Rigor in the Armies of the World
From battlefields resounding with epic deeds to the most solemn ceremonies, few objects embody honor and tradition as strongly as the military saber. But what happens when the...
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Forging and metallurgy
Sabers of the Spanish Army: forging, history and symbolism in each blade
What story hides the shine of a saber in the parade sun? The saber of the Spanish Army is not just an ornamental accessory: it is an emblem...
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Genghis Khan sword: forge, myth and the blade that shaped an empire
What did Genghis Khan's sword hide beyond the steel? Imagine the trail of dust left by a galloping horde, the shine of a leaf in the sun and...
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Armour
Structure and hierarchy of the Roman army: how Rome's war machine was organized
How did a city in Latium articulate for centuries a war machine so efficient that it redefined the geography of the Mediterranean? The answer lies in a mix...
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Guides
Famous Sabers: An Epic Guide to Historical Models, Legends, and Replicas
What Makes a Saber Famous? A famous saber is not just a curved blade polished by artisans, but a symbol that has ridden through battles, courts, ceremonies, and...
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Napoleon Swords: History, Types, Tactics, and the Legacy of Sabers in the Age of Bonaparte
In the heat of cavalry charges, when the smoke of muskets mingled with the determination of an army, a blade shone as a symbol of authority and prowess:...
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Guides
Cavalry Sabers and Infantry Sabers: History, Differences, and Complete Guide
A Blade Through Time: Why Cavalry and Infantry Sabers Tell Stories of War and Honor What distinguishes a cavalry saber from an infantry one? The answer lies in...
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Military history
Military Sabers: history, technique, and symbolism of the curved blade that marked war and ceremony
They say that steel took the shape of the cavalry charge: a curved, light, and lethal blade, designed to cut with the same decisiveness with which a rider...
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Marto Swords: the legacy of Toledo steel and the mastery that forges legends
Marto: a flame, a master, and the secret of tempering What makes a sword a legend? It’s not just the shape of its blade or the beauty of...
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Celts and Iberians
Falcata: The Iberian Sword that Changed War in Hispanic Antiquity
The falcata is one of the most emblematic weapons of Antiquity in the Iberian Peninsula: a curved sword, heavy towards the tip and with a visual presence that...
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Medieval accessories
Sports Fencing vs. Historical Fencing: Guide to Understanding its Differences
When we hear the word “fencing,” the image that often emerges is that of athletes dressed in white, moving nimbly on a court, trying to touch their opponent...
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The Famous Swords of History: Myths and Legends that Forged Destiny
The sword is not just a weapon; It is a symbol of power, justice, honor and, in many cases, an object of legend. Throughout history, certain famous swords...
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