Parisian (thrusting sword)
| Parisian (thrusting sword) | |
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| Information | |
| Weapon type: | Sword |
| Designations: | Feather, degue, epee, |
| Use: | Military and civil weapon, equestrian weapon |
| Creation time: | circa 1750 |
| Working time: | 1750 to around 1860 |
| Region of origin / author: |
France |
| Distribution: | Europe |
| Overall length: | approx. 120 cm |
| Blade length: | about 100 cm |
| Weight: | approx. 700 gr. |
| Handle: | Wood, metal, ivory , |
| Particularities: | The blades are often triangular or square in cross section |
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A Parisian is a light, floret-like thrusting weapon developed in France around 1750 that had a circular guard and a pointed blade with a triangular cross-section. It was mainly used for self-defense by noble people on overland trips, but also quickly made a career as a dueling weapon . She was quick, agile, and effective.
It also quickly met with approval from students in German-speaking countries. But it soon turned out that this weapon was far too dangerous. The so-called lung foxes , punctures of the lungs that often lead to death, were particularly feared .
Although slash fencing had already been introduced from Göttingen in 1767, butt fencing with the Parisian remained popular, especially with theologians, because of the dangerous but relatively invisible throws . Between October and December 1839 alone, eight lung foxes with at least two deaths were reported to the University Fencing Office in Jena .
Until now, the only punishment for student brawls was the confiscation of weapons and a fine within the framework of university jurisdiction . The highest punishment that could be expected was expulsion from the university. Due to the increased risk of student fights, duels have now been punished with legal penalties. Nevertheless, there were always violations. The last known deaths were in Jena in 1845 and in Munich in 1847 . The last known impact measurement took place in Würzburg in 1860 .
The basket bats and bell bats that are still common today replaced the Parisian as a student fencing weapon .
