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Article finally complete
 

Hi Guys

The article on the Schiavona is finally complete and will be published in the June Edition of the Heritage Arms Society Magazine Barrels and Blades. My apologies to anyone I have been slow to respond to via PM, I supposedly work part time but it has been a little crazy lately.

I really do appreciate all of the assistance fellow members have provided and if you would like a compliementary copy of the finished paper please email me at heritage.arms.society@gmail.com

Cheers Cathey

Congratulations! Sorry I was not able to get ahold of that article for you in time.

Complimentary copy of Schiavona Article
 

Hi Guys

Today I have sent out a number of complimentary copies of the June Edition of the Heritage Arms Society Magazine Barrels and Blades containing the Schiavona artilce.

As I have said I do appreciate all of the assistance fellow members have provided and if you have not received a copy already and would like one please email me at heritage.arms.society@gmail.com

Cheers Cathey

Great work indeed, Cathey; congratulations.
And thank you so much for a copy of the article.

I've just been to the frustratingly chaotic, badly lit and unlabelled Stibbert Museum in Florence. I videoed and photographed the Schiavona rack there - about 25 or so of them, including a slightly unusual hilt. If Cathey wants a copy and any of the photos and the vid I can send them. Photos of the unusual one attached.

PS it is well worth visiting. There's a case of 180 rapiers alone.

Nice one! Do you have any pictures showing the full sword including the blade?

Here you go.

That's it in the centre. Most of the swords weren't in cases.

Simon

Here it is. Top row, seventh along.

*drool*

Hi I just wanted to share some contemporary Schiavona art that I stumbled across with you. The first painting “Soldiers playing cards” (1730-1740s) by Giacomo Ceruti. The second painting is “Il vecchio schiavone” (1700) by Nicolò Cassana in Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna. These swords were used by Slavonic mercenaries in the employ of the Venetian Republic. The caps and capes worn by the figures is typical of those soldiers.