Swords and Knives

A Look at Swords and Cutting Blades Thru History.....

Cinquedea Dagger

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/cinquedea-dagger 31st Jul 2021 - Developed in the 15th Century, this short sword/dagger weapon was popular in Italy. The "Cinquedea" translates to "five fingers", (the measure used wh …

Sword of King Wenceslas

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/sword-of-king-wenceslas 31st Jul 2021 - This is the Coronation Sword for The Kings of Bohemia, made in the 10th Century. The blade is made of iron and is around 3.5 feet long (very close to …

The Sword of Admiral Nelson

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-sword-of-admiral-nelson 31st Jul 2021 - A brave and noted English Naval Commander, Admiral Horatio Nelson is still often studied in terms of his unconventional fighting methods and tactics. …

Sword of Generalissimo Santa Anna

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/sword-of-generalissimo-santa-anna 31st Jul 2021 - Commanding General of The Mexican Army (and Dictator of Mexico), Generalissimo Santa Anna led The Mexican Army against the defenders of The Alamo (183 …

Szczerbiec

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/szczerbiec 31st Jul 2021 - The legendary Coronation sword of The Kings of Poland. Made in the 12th Century and used to 1764, the sword installed all Polish Kings and Queens. It …

Koncerz Sabre

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/koncerz-sabre 31st Jul 2021 - Developed in the late 15th Century, The Koncerz was similar to the English Estoc (or Tuck Sword). Made for the Polish Hussar (or Light Cavalry), the w …

Sword of Sts. Cosmas & Damian

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/sword-of-sts-cosmas-damian 31st Jul 2021 - Also known as the Sword of Essen. It was a gift from King Otto III to The Convent of Essen in 993 A.D. It symbolized the martyrdom of Saints Cosmas an …

Mortuary Sword

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/mortuary-sword 31st Jul 2021 - A popular Broadsword weapon seen during The English Civil War, these heavy sword/saber blends were designed primarily for cavalry. The blade length wa …

The Sword of Lt.-Col. GA Custer

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-sword-of-ltcol-ga-custer 31st Jul 2021 - Much has been written (for and against) this controversial American General (although called "General", he was actually a Lieutenant-Colonel. He was g …

The Sword of Marshal Blucher

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-sword-of-marshal-blucher 31st Jul 2021 - Marshal Blucher was one of the most decorated officers in his Country's history. As Prussian, he was well trained at an early age in the military arts …

Broadsword

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/broadsword 31st Jul 2021 - Sometimes referred to as a Basket-Hilt Sword, The Broadsword is a heavy bladed weapon often characterized by it's large and often enclosed hilt (desig …

Claymore Sword

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/claymore-sword 31st Jul 2021 - Seen from the 15th to 17th Centuries, The Claymore Sword were the heavy blade descendants of The Long and Great Swords of The Middle Ages. Weighing be …