June 9, 2009
Academic Thrust Fencing; Germany, c. 1820-40

Stammbuchblatt: Stoßfechten among German students
Images of German students engaging in thrust fencing are rare…
April 8, 2009
Cumberland wrestling; England, 1906

Wrestling at Grasmere Sports
Wearing your underwear on the outside… so this is where Superman got his look…
Fencing sabers; Germany or Austria, c. 1910

Straight-bladed fencing sabers
A little bit of help from the Tramizu Community would be appreciated to identify both weapons and origin…
Military saber practice; Belgium, c. 1906

Cavalry Saber Practice of Belgian Lancers
When Italian-style sports sabers had replaced cavalry sabers even in the Belgian cavalry…
Saber, foil and lance; France, c. 1912

Military fencing school with the tools of the trade
French Military Fencing Academy at Épinal...




