war of 1812 belt axe?

[comfyinvermont]

I found what appears to be a small belt axe in an area which was known to be an encampment during the war of 1812.? Unfortunately it also happens to be a farm with lots of other items.? This was deep at approximately the same depth that I have found artifacts from 1814.? Does anyone have any info on this style of belt axe.? One end has a miniture broad axe and the other end is a square hammer.? Appreciate any help...Lance

 

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[allyourbase]

Not sure of this but sort of looks like a shingling hatchet to me. That is if the left side[away from blade] is "hammer" like.

Nice find either way.

ayb

 

[ink-a-alot]

Not sure of this but sort of looks like a shingling hatchet to me. That is if the left side[away from blade] is "hammer" like.

Nice find either way.

ayb

Thats 4 shingles, man..i have one..

 

[SHERMANVILLE ILLINOIS]

Sounds neat.

This is a copy of an 1812 Army issue.
(being sold online as a repro)



Call it a Ft Meigs Ax.

have a good un................
SHERMANVILLE

 

[phantomfinder]

Too bad no pic of it

 

[SHERMANVILLE ILLINOIS]

Too bad no pic of it

Sure in time we will see a photo; perhaps
not here on the site.

Dug around Google a bit more; lots of mentioned of troops
and others carrying a belt ax, no good photos of an original
from the period early 1800's

all have a good un.....
SHERMANVILLE

 

[SHERMANVILLE ILLINOIS]

Have just been informed this post is a bit :P old.

2004

Well, perhaps we will get a black and white photo.

Or has this been in the magazine?

all have a good un.......
SHERMANVILLE