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Forum: European Armoury 6th June 2025, 07:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 114,322
Posted By ulfberth
I would be very selective about who you share...

I would be very selective about who you share this information with about what specifically doesn't look right and why and certainly never post it on a forum for everyone to see.
I have no doubt...
Forum: European Armoury 19th May 2025, 06:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 26,788
Posted By ulfberth
The Seller is spot on around the 20th C

The Seller is spot on around the 20th C
Forum: European Armoury 9th May 2025, 10:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 114,322
Posted By ulfberth
Well spoken Jim !

Well spoken Jim !
Forum: European Armoury 9th May 2025, 10:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 31,114
Posted By ulfberth
well if this is true who is this expert? How...

well if this is true who is this expert?
How many years of experience does he have and in what field?
How did he gain his experience and how many swords has he held in his hands during that period?...
Forum: European Armoury 7th May 2025, 08:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 20,460
Posted By ulfberth
Indeed that is the period and the style, unless...

Indeed that is the period and the style, unless there is a maker is on it, which is rare on these blades , it remains difficult to pinpoint the Nationality.
This is because of fashion and the...
Forum: European Armoury 6th May 2025, 08:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 20,460
Posted By ulfberth
small sword

Hello Seeker, thats a nice quality small sword, the period is around 1760-1770 certainly not 17th c or before 1700 this one.
The country of origine most probably French ,
kind regards
Ulfberth
Forum: European Armoury 2nd May 2025, 02:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 73,339
Posted By ulfberth
Hi Jim , i will also pm you a specialist for the...

Hi Jim , i will also pm you a specialist for the Museums in Italy
Kind regards
Ulfberth
Forum: European Armoury 16th April 2025, 10:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 32,287
Posted By ulfberth
only time will tell

only time will tell
Forum: European Armoury 16th April 2025, 07:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 32,287
Posted By ulfberth
zweihander

this is a no brainer and very easy to see that its not original, ludicrous an abomination to the real thing. Looking for originals under 5 k is inviting yourself for disaster , its like wanting to...
Forum: European Armoury 25th March 2025, 04:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 63,239
Posted By ulfberth
Hi Cerdar, congratutaltions with the German...

Hi Cerdar, congratutaltions with the German infantery sword, after collecting for almost 50 years I can say that this a 100% all original sword !
Sometimes it takes time to see it from a picture...
Forum: European Armoury 18th February 2025, 02:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 51,796
Posted By ulfberth
Italian rapiers

Hello Triarri, congraulations with the 3 original Pappenheimer rapiers, the blade type as in your gilded one would be used in these type of Rapiers , blades of that size and type were (mostly) found...
Forum: European Armoury 12th January 2025, 03:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 50,741
Posted By ulfberth
these are the same type of lines as you can see...

these are the same type of lines as you can see on the front brach of the guard.
On the blade they are visible on the back and front in the beginning of the blade.
This type of Swiss sabre with...
Forum: European Armoury 12th January 2025, 11:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 50,741
Posted By ulfberth
They look a bit like the passau wolf , but they...

They look a bit like the passau wolf , but they are merely forging lines.
Forum: European Armoury 8th January 2025, 02:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 50,741
Posted By ulfberth
here is the double (inverted) ANNA

here is the double (inverted) ANNA
Forum: European Armoury 7th January 2025, 07:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 50,741
Posted By ulfberth
Thanks Jim ! @ Urbanspaceman , in fact ANNA is...

Thanks Jim !
@ Urbanspaceman , in fact ANNA is two times on the blade if you look closely , inverted to each other. The lines you see before ANNA are not rests of any engravings these are forging...
Forum: European Armoury 6th January 2025, 02:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 50,741
Posted By ulfberth
Hi Robin, the word ANNA is not a makers mark ,...

Hi Robin,
the word ANNA is not a makers mark , in the cristian context it means " favorite " or refers to Marie the Holly Mother.
The Romans named a year cycle ANNA , like we still use the word...
Forum: European Armoury 9th November 2024, 07:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,453
Posted By ulfberth
This might seem a question one can never answer...

This might seem a question one can never answer with 100% certainty, but when we approach the question keeping in mind human nature the answer is economics, making a profit . Its the same with most...
Forum: European Armoury 9th November 2024, 04:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,453
Posted By ulfberth
Thanks Jim, perhaps I should have focussed more...

Thanks Jim, perhaps I should have focussed more on the "Heinrich Brabender" blade.
So "Heinrich Brabender" is a bit like the "Enrique Coel" name on blades that is the name is used for over more than...
Forum: European Armoury 9th November 2024, 01:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,453
Posted By ulfberth
Hello, this is the first part of a 17th c rapier...

Hello, this is the first part of a 17th c rapier blade for wich someone made a grip resembling a lollock dagger wich is supposed to be about 200 years earlier.
The Name Heinich brabander is found on...
Forum: European Armoury 28th October 2024, 08:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 21,365
Posted By ulfberth
these are French lower officers swords model...

these are French lower officers swords model 1852, the one with the eagle on the guard plate refers the the French second Empire under Napoleon III .
Forum: European Armoury 23rd September 2024, 02:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 19,669
Posted By ulfberth
Hello Evgeny , this is more a typical Italian...

Hello Evgeny , this is more a typical Italian rapier pommel ca. 1580 - 1600 , but that does not mean it cant be German.
kind regards
Ulfberth
Forum: European Armoury 12th September 2024, 07:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 26,407
Posted By ulfberth
yes indeed that's a nice one !

yes indeed that's a nice one !
Forum: European Armoury 7th September 2024, 04:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 47,376
Posted By ulfberth
I agree with Jim, the way the question is asked,...

I agree with Jim, the way the question is asked, "for me it looks like false sword made to decieve someone" it seems to me like the sword is not yours but for sale somewere .
Of course i could be...
Forum: European Armoury 4th September 2024, 03:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 47,376
Posted By ulfberth
Hi Serdar, can you post some detail pictures of...

Hi Serdar, can you post some detail pictures of the last 30 cm of the blade from both sides and some detailed pictures of the scabbard?
kind regards
Ulfberth
Forum: European Armoury 28th August 2024, 10:18 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 60,554
Posted By ulfberth
That sounds all good 10th Royal, schiavonas with...

That sounds all good 10th Royal, schiavonas with the blade type like yours feel a bit heavy especialy the longer ones, its an arming sword, the guard a bit loose is also normal many swords and...
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