Original Pair of 19th Century French Épée Dueling Swords made with 17th Century Colichemarde Blades U.S. Civil War The M26 series was created

The M26 series was created after World War II to meet criticisms of the Mk 2

It is marked on the rink with maker code 8-W

The cross guard with muzzle ring and curved pommel with spring catch are in similar very good condition

an original canvas covered cork warm climate issue Pith helmet complete with original rarely worn leather sweat band to the interior

The walnut stock retains most of its original checkering although now faint

Original Pair of 19th Century French Épée Dueling Swords made with 17th Century Colichemarde Blades U.S. Civil War The M26 series was createdOriginal Items: One of a Kind Pair. The pe is the largest and heaviest of the three weapons used in the sport of fencing. The modern pe derives from the 19th century pe de combat, a weapon which itself derives from the French small sword. As a thrusting weapon, it features a stiff blade, triangular in cross section with a V shaped Fuller. Fencing has been popular in France for centuries, and quality blades are hard to come by, and can be re fit any