Tag Archives: sabre

1924 Fencing Demonstration

Posted on July 24, 2016 by S

Given the upcoming Olympic Games, this video is again being shared in the fencing community. If you have not seen it, you will likely find it interesting. It features Gaudin, Ducret, and Parrodon with multiple weapons. Classical fencers will recognize … Continue reading →

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Western High School Fencing Club, 1925.

Posted on July 18, 2016 by S
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French Sailors Practice Sabre Salute

Posted on November 14, 2015 by S

The Lumiere brothers captured vignettes of daily life between 1889 and 1900 on motion picture film. In this montage, French sailors are seen practicing a sabre salute on deck. The salute starts at  29:15. Our thanks goes out to Rodney … Continue reading →

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4th of July

Posted on July 3, 2015 by S

Reminder: due to Independence Day, our Saturday July 4th practice is cancelled.  We will resume our regular schedule on Thursday, July 9th. Given the occasion, here is some related artwork of historic American fencing weapons and accoutrements. They are drawings of one of Washington’s … Continue reading →

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Photos of Veterans of the Napoleonic Wars

Posted on October 28, 2014 by S

Surviving veterans of the Napoleonic Wars were photographed for the final time circa 1858. Mashable retronaut, Chris Wild has compiled a visually interesting post of surviving veterans photographed in full, original uniform. It is worthy of your attention, and I … Continue reading →

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