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Exploring the World of Royal Armouries Swords A medieval sword was never simply a blade carried into battle. Look closely at one and you begin to see the world that shaped it. The length of the blade … read more

Civil War Reenactment Gear: What You Actually Need vs. What You Don’t There is a moment almost every new Civil War reenactor experiences. You arrive at an event, look around the camp, and reali … read more

Axe vs Tomahawk: Why the Difference Matters At first glance, an axe and a tomahawk can appear to be almost the same thing: a sharpened metal head fixed to a wooden handle. Yet that simple resembla … read more

How to Build an Authentic Civil War Officer Uniform Whether you're participating in a historical reenactment, portraying an officer at a living history event, or expanding your collection of Civil Wa … read more

The M1850 Foot Officer's Sword: History, Design, and Civil War Service Among collectors and historians of Civil War militaria, few sword patterns are as widely recognized as the Model 1850 Foot Offic … read more