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Civil War Replica Swords And Weapons For A Collection
One major area of history that has become popular for the collection of blades and weapons is the Civil War period. There were many different styles to the weapons that were produced.
A great addition to anyone’s collection is the selection of replica swords from the Civil War period. Some Civil War weapons were engraved with a CSA symbol which stands for ‘Confederate States of America’.
Collecting Civil War Replicas
Many people enjoy collecting weapons from the Civil War period. There are many types of knives and swords from that time of history.
One such collectible piece is a replica of a Civil War cannon. It measures over 16 inches long, with a hidden 8 ½ inch Robert E. Lee dagger. It is built with small details including a mounted confederate plaque.
The Bowie Knife
The Bowie knife was named after General James “Jim” Bowie during our countries earlier years. There are many variations of the styles of Bowie knives, but in general they were rather large fixed blade, thick and wide, and carried in a sheath.
Some styles of the Bowie knife are very useful for camping and hunting, and outdoors activities. Other styles like a replica D-guard Bowie knife with brass hand guard are great for any collection.
Collectible Civil War Weapons
Many weapons collectors have a variety of special interests such as fantasy, medieval or ninja weapons. One such area 
of interest for collectors civil was weapons.
One of the more interesting of collectible civil war weapons is the confederate sword. Some were made more as a special presentation award and not so much for actual combat. Some contained the engraved initials ‘CS’ for Confederate States, or ‘CSA’ for Confederate States of America.
The Confederate Bowie Knife
During the Civil War, the Confederates constructed large knives known as Bowie Knives, sometimes with a large handle guard that was called a D-Handled Knife.
This Confederate Bowie knife was a very useful weapon. These types of weapons are very popular with campers, hunters, and other outdoors people as well as collectors.
Add a Confederate Sword Replica to Your Collection
If you are starting a collection of knives and/or swords, you might want to think about adding a sword from the Civil War. There are several Confederate sword replica weapons available to choose from.
Usually a sword from the Confederate time period would have an etching on the blade and possibly on the sheath also. It would be either C.S.A. or just a simple C.S
Some History of The Replica D-Guard Bowie Knife
The original bowie knife was made famous by the actions and adventures of Jim Bowie in the late 1820’s. As he became well known by reputation, so did his style of knife.
The bowie knife is a fixed blade weapon, usually large and wide, and carried in a sheath. Over the years, the original style developed into different variations, depending on the needs. One is the replica D-Guard bowie knife that includes a wrap around guard that helps provide protection to the hand when used in combat.
A D-Guard Bowie Knife
The Bowie Knife, made famous by Jim Bowie, is one of the most popular in America. They are usually at least 6 inches in blade length and are carried in a sheath.
There are many variations of the bowie knife. During the civil war, Confederate soldiers made large knives which were called a Confederate D-Guard Bowie Knife, because of the brass handle guard.