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The only other quotation on Aljubarrota barrels is that mentioned in post #35 of this thread, which is published in "Memorial das Peças de Artilharia do Museu da Marinha". However as it is assumed by its author, this example, as well as the one published in "Prestige de l'Armurerie", may not be considered factual evidence. I am afraid that the naming of Aljubarrota may only be seen with a symbolic connotation. Read the whole contents of my posts #7 and #8. |
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As i like to raise this thread from its depts from now and than, i present this (for me) unknown hand cannon, dated! 1485 (?)
If anyone has better pictures of this piece and its whereabouts i would be greatfull. Auction description: A Rare Wrought-Iron Hand-Cannon Possibly 15th Century Of waisted cylindrical form reinforced at the muzzle and breech, the former struck with a mark between the date 1485 and inscribed 'INII' above, the latter with recessed touch-hole with remains of lead lining, the mid section inscribed 'Taufers' and numbered '16' (rust patinated overall) 24 cm. high, 4.3 cm. bore FOOTNOTES Provenance: Acquired in Basel, 1960 The inscription presumably refers to Schloss Taufers which is located in the South Tyrol |
INII likely stands for Iesus Nazorenus (I...?) Iudaeorum, i.e. “Jesus of Nazareth ( ?) of the Jews”.
Usually , it was INRI, with R meaning Rex, i.e. King. I do not know what “I” means. |
Sorry, double post.
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Could it be "JESUS NAZARENUS IMPERATOR JUDAEORORUM" :)
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Or if these initials mean something totally different ? ;) .
Beautiful cannon ... by the way, Marcus :cool: . . |
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