Colichemarde smallsword with a silver guard, 18th century. The abrupt narrowing of the blade, the defining feature of the colichemarde, is visible. Vevey historical museum.
Colichemarde is a type of small sword (often written "smallsword") blade that was popular from the late 17th to the mid-18th century.
Colichemarde is a type of small sword (often written "smallsword") blade that was popular from the late 17th to the mid-18th century. The small sword is...
swords of the period between the 17th and 18th centuries were found with colichemarde blades. It is thought to have appeared in France and spread quickly across...
advantage of using a non-standard blade: vibrations and easier parry) The colichemarde, found in smallsword Blades are sometimes marked or inscribed, for decorative...
cumbersome to wear. This is when the rapier began to give way to the colichemarde, which was itself later superseded by the small sword which was later...
Lee, PhD (Professor of Military History) George Washington Weapons: Colichemarde Sword, Brown Bess Flintlock Musket & Pennsylvania Long Rifle, 6 Pound...
Lee, PhD (Professor of Military History) George Washington weapons: Colichemarde Sword, Brown Bess Flintlock Musket & Pennsylvania Long Rifle, 6 Pound...
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