Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th February 2020, 01:10 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd February 2020, 08:26 AM
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Hi ariel,
As I have already stated the scabbard...
Hi ariel,
As I have already stated the scabbard cover appears/is a replacement so there is no argument there. I have in fact removed the covering which which came away very easily, and reveals bare...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st February 2020, 07:49 PM
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Your original comment regarding the scabbard...
Your original comment regarding the scabbard stated that it appeared to be made up of several non matching components and was covered with non original fabric, to which I agree. The slang term...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th February 2020, 05:22 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th February 2020, 11:15 PM
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Shashka Origin???
To clarify what I am trying to establish, herewith is a pic of the sword without the scabbard (which has been correctly described as a "bitser").
The handle is silver and is decorated extensively....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th February 2020, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 22
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Thank you Ariel for your comments....I agree...
Thank you Ariel for your comments....I agree regarding the scabbard not matching the sword hilt, and having a mix of fittings. I suppose it is also possible that at some stage that the two could have...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th February 2020, 02:46 AM
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SHASHKA for Comment and ID
I recently picked up this Shashka which I think is Caucasian. This earlier thread http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=21764&highlight=shashka ,attempts to identify where the particular...
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Forum: European Armoury
5th January 2020, 06:20 AM
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Forum: European Armoury
4th January 2020, 09:55 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd January 2020, 05:12 AM
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AUSTRALIAN BUSH FIRES
To those of our Members living in Australia, our thoughts are with you at this terrible time. Hopefully you are all OK and safe.
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Forum: European Armoury
11th November 2019, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 13,192
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th October 2019, 09:19 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th October 2019, 07:10 AM
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Hi Jeffs,
IMHO definitely salvageable, but to...
Hi Jeffs,
IMHO definitely salvageable, but to what extent will depend on how far the rust has penetrated the metal. I always use WHITE VINEGAR...(from local supermarket) and soak the offending item...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd October 2019, 10:21 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st October 2019, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 21
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st October 2019, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th October 2019, 02:53 AM
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Replies: 21
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th October 2019, 02:02 AM
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Replies: 21
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Not Omani IMHO. Here is a pic of an Omani...
Not Omani IMHO. Here is a pic of an Omani bandolier. Note that the stoppers are leather/fibre rather than metal caps. My thinking is the Balkans somewhere.
Hopefully Rick will come in on this...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th October 2019, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 21
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th October 2019, 08:58 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
11th October 2019, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th October 2019, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 38,192
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th October 2019, 01:12 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 13,983
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th October 2019, 01:06 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 38,192
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th October 2019, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 38,192
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