La Canne et l'Epee

Baston, Fines Lames & Very Boxe, En Garde !

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Griffin burgonet, Milan, Italy, circa 1540

from The Musee de l'Armee

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Known as an "emancipated duel," it was a private event for women only. Baroness Lubinska, physician for the famous 1892 duel between Princess Pauline Metternich and Countess Anastasia Kielmannsegg suggested they duel topless to prevent infection. It was feared that if the swords pierced their clothing, fabric fibers could enter the wound and cause infection. By removing their tops, they ensured cleaner cuts and easier medical care.

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Karate Champion Joe Lewis, 1970s, 1 of 5 men to beat Chuck Norris Check this blog!

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We Still Kill The Old Ways!

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Bayard, lutteur. 1913

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French vintage postcard, staged an photographed by A. Bergeret

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Black Belt, October 1967

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Fencing exercice in Mézières, Ardennes region of France

French vintage postcard

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Jean-Pierre Désirée, 1985

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