Sven Torsten Fahlman of Sweden (left) fencing Charles Joseph Stanmore of Australia (right) during the team foil event at the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki, Finland.
Photo of the 1936 Men's U.S. Olympic competitors wearing double-breasted blazers that feature the U.S. patch and boater hats. In addition, some members also sport a pin of the Olympic rings and a ribbon.
Photo of the 1936 Men's U.S. Olympic competitors. The team is shown wearing double-breasted blazers that feature the U.S. patch. In addition, some members also sport a pin of the Olympic rings and a ribbon.
American fencers Marion Lloyd and Dorothy Locke practice on board the SS Manhattan en route to Hamburg to compete in the Olympics.
Caption on reverse:
America's Swordladies Keep On Edge En Route to Olympics
Marion Lloyd (left), and Dorothy Lock…
Roberto Emiliano Camargo Rodriguiz of Columbia (left), Christian d'Oriola of France (center), and Alfonso Ahumada Ruiz of Columbia (right) pose for a photograph at the 1948 Olympic Games.
Women's Champion Fencers participate in bouts at the New York World's Fair to raise money for the Olympic fund. Competitors included Helena Mroczkowska-Dow, Dorothy Grimmelman, Grace Acel Anderson, Dorothy Kerfoot, Mary Ann Harris, and Barbara…
Professor and Captain Charles Vical with daughter, fencer Jeanne Vical
Caption on reverse:
"Prof. Charles Vical and Daughter Jeanne
Santa Monica, Calif. ---- Prof. Charles Vical; LL.M.Lic.En.Dr. one of the most famous of French swordsman who…
French Gold Medal champion Jeanne Vical poses with her gold medal.
Caption:
"A Champion.
Los Angeles, Cal - Southern California's women's fencing[g][sic] championships were won by Mlle Jeanne Vical, 21-year-old French Girl. The tournament was…
Thomas J. Sands pictured advancing toward the viewer mid-lunge.
Caption on reverse:
Lt. Thomas J. Sands, National Champion, is pictured in the Olympic Epee Tryouts in the New York Athletic Club. They were held under the auspices of the Amateur…