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Forum: European Armoury 17th May 2017, 09:59 AM
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Posted By Tordenskiold1721
The wire wrap on this relic looks somewhat new....

The wire wrap on this relic looks somewhat new. With the severe rust damage to the hilt and blade. The wooden grip on such a damaged rapier is often in an condition were it no longer is able to...
Forum: European Armoury 6th January 2017, 12:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,157
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
I agree that we are looking at an early 18th...

I agree that we are looking at an early 18th century canon. It could be a saluting canon for the table, to salute the guest's. The size is just right. Unfortunately I am traveling at the moment but I...
Forum: European Armoury 1st December 2016, 06:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 50,342
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Thank you for posting some really interesting and...

Thank you for posting some really interesting and fine Dussage's :)
Forum: European Armoury 25th November 2016, 06:41 PM
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Views: 50,342
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
I think you summarize it all very well. I...

I think you summarize it all very well.

I would like to see more examples of the Dussack's used in the low countries and know more about by who and when they where introduced and who used them for...
Forum: European Armoury 25th November 2016, 04:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 50,342
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
We do have archives confirming that delivery from...

We do have archives confirming that delivery from 1589 up until around 1611(17) of this swords to Bergen in Norway. I will try to give a short as possible answer to your statement that I inter-pit as...
Forum: European Armoury 24th November 2016, 11:14 AM
Replies: 32
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Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Yes, you are 100% right, as you I am also...

Yes, you are 100% right, as you I am also interested in the Dussage / Dussack / Tessak :-) My apology for going a bit overboard in aforementioned post.
Forum: European Armoury 23rd November 2016, 08:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 50,342
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Just a small correction Jasper. FMU stands for...

Just a small correction Jasper. FMU stands for Forsvars Museet that is located at Akershus Fortress in Oslo. This are Norwegian Tessak's imported from Amsterdam and Hamburg between 1598 - approx 1611...
Forum: European Armoury 23rd November 2016, 12:13 PM
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Views: 50,342
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Two similar hilts below. The story that...

Two similar hilts below.

The story that created the name "Sinclair Sabre":

At the Battle at Kringen, Norway 16 August 1612 it is likely that both the 400 - 600 Scottish soldiers where armed...
Forum: European Armoury 19th November 2016, 03:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,150
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Thank you Cerjak! I have a lot of work to do get...

Thank you Cerjak! I have a lot of work to do get the quality you have on your photos ahead of me but I can see the work is well worth it. Good photos is a great way to present interesting and good...
Forum: European Armoury 13th November 2016, 01:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,150
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
I think this is a late 16th century or ca 1600...

I think this is a late 16th century or ca 1600 sword for the foot. Possibly a Pikeman's sword. The grip and wire wrap is new. 16th Century grips and wire wraps are slightly different. Your grip and...
Forum: European Armoury 26th May 2016, 05:36 PM
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Views: 67,110
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
The blade could also be from a Dussack Ca 1570/80.

The blade could also be from a Dussack Ca 1570/80.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 22nd May 2016, 03:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,300
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
War Ship "Great ship"

Lots of good threads on Viking weapons on this site. The largest viking ships was the warships called "Great ship's" used by kings and Earls:

http://www.drakenexpeditionamerica.com/

Several of...
Forum: European Armoury 4th April 2016, 07:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 20,919
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
I support Bruno's observation regarding the...

I support Bruno's observation regarding the patina and how the process oxidation / rust is a slow long process that can be read when looking at oxidation by ageing.

Difference in oxidation on...
Forum: European Armoury 29th March 2016, 11:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 21,625
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Your axe with the emblem from the Ruik Family is...

Your axe with the emblem from the Ruik Family is extremely interesting. The Vikings established what is today Kiev and was called Rus in the area. Rus was later used as a name for Russia when it...
Forum: European Armoury 29th March 2016, 10:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 21,625
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
You are absolutely right Lee. As the Norwegian...

You are absolutely right Lee. As the Norwegian battle axe continued to develop from early Viking age trugh the centuries we know that at some time during the 16th century we start getting the curve...
Forum: European Armoury 28th March 2016, 07:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,024
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Sad to hear of his passing. His books stands in...

Sad to hear of his passing. His books stands in my library and he lives on trough his books that always will be must have reference material on naval weapons.
Forum: European Armoury 28th March 2016, 06:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 21,625
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Brass decoration or reinforcement of the shaft...

Brass decoration or reinforcement of the shaft against sword blows or axe strike on the Norwegian battle axe is a complicated subject. The battle axe saw practical use into the middle of the...
Forum: European Armoury 27th March 2016, 05:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 21,625
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Thanks Reventlov ! Great post and lots of...

Thanks Reventlov ! Great post and lots of valuable information.

You absolutely are right, One sword almost identical to the Langeid sword was found in Al, Buskerud and is the sword you show with...
Forum: European Armoury 23rd March 2016, 10:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 21,625
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Thank you for your in-depth explanation and...

Thank you for your in-depth explanation and additional material that cast light on this very interesting sword Reventlow ! (Christian Detlev Reventlow?)

You show examples of wire wrapping on...
Forum: European Armoury 22nd March 2016, 08:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 21,625
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Hello Ibrahiim, Thank you for the very pleasing...

Hello Ibrahiim, Thank you for the very pleasing photos !! I think Jim is right when he identifies the sword hilt as Anglo-Saxon. He also refers to an other contemporary Anglo-Saxon sword find where...
Forum: European Armoury 20th March 2016, 06:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 21,625
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Thank you for your good input and identifying the...

Thank you for your good input and identifying the sword as Anglo Saxon. It is as you point out clear that this hilt is not of Norwegian late Viking age origin.

This type of hilt can not be found...
Forum: European Armoury 19th March 2016, 03:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 21,625
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Viking Sword with a History

Reading the article about the Viking sword find and it's plausible history is interesting in it's self:
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Forum: European Armoury 6th December 2015, 03:36 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 59,283
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
My motivation for joining this forum was...

My motivation for joining this forum was Michael's educational contributions.
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