Napoleonic Artillery Gunner's Short Sword, T Craven French gives Gio Kneght as swordsmith

gives Gio Kneght as swordsmith of Solingen

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An Iberian (Spanish or Portugese) cup hilt broadsword with a high quality blade signed by known Solingen maker "Gio Knegt"

Blade has no nicks

Napoleonic Artillery Gunner's Short Sword, T Craven French gives Gio Kneght as swordsmithA very scarce 'Spanish Hanger', named as such due to its introduction into service during the Peninsular war. These also saw use during the Maratha War, American War, and Waterloo. In exceptionally good condition, as well as maker marked "T Craven" on the spine. Thomas Craven was active in Birmingham between 1798 and 1801, as well as from 1817 to 1822.