Image help

[Missouri Rebel]

Just picked up this tintype.2 obits behind image for Charles Ashton of Timpson, Texas. Can anyone tell me if this is a sword, or D-Guard Bowie?

 

[Missouri Rebel]

Close up

 

[Nathanb1]

Wow. I'm so impressed I actually know where Timpson is (I think their mascot is the Wolves--we used to play them in basketball all the time). I wish I could be of help, but the rule around here is....be patient...someone will know and will be along shortly.

As a rank amateur I'm thinking that's awfully small for the guard of a sword, and it might be a d-ring.....but I'll let the guys who know tell you.

 

[Missouri Rebel]

The obit says Charles W Ashton was the son of M.H. Ashton. I found him on FindAGrave, and it appears this may be an image of M. H. Ashton 3rd Texas Cav.

 

[AndyHall]

Mike Ashton, Third Texas Cavalry.

 

[AndyHall]

Also a Charles W. Ashton, same regiment:

 

[Missouri Rebel]

Andy Hall, thank you !!

 

[AndyHall]

No problem. I hope one of those is your guy.

 

[Missouri Rebel]

No problem. I hope one of those is your guy.

Me too. Don't know why the obits would be behind the image if there wasn't a connection.

 

[101combatvet]

It could be either, but I personally think it is more likely a D-Guard Bowie. Very nice image.

 

[James N.]

From the relatively small size of the C-guard knucklebow and apparant width of the blade in its leather scabbard, I'd say it's almost certainly a knife rather than a sword or saber.