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Triarii · 7th March 2023, 11:56 AM

Thanks Cornelis.

Yes, the grooves struck me as odd. Is this a 'pattern' weapon for Dutch cavalry? I'm aware of some shell guard weapons being specified in the 1590s, but that's it.

Any info gratefully received.

7th March 2023, 11:56 AM	#3
Triarii Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Bristol Posts: 116	Thanks Cornelis. Yes, the grooves struck me as odd. Is this a 'pattern' weapon for Dutch cavalry? I'm aware of some shell guard weapons being specified in the 1590s, but that's it. Any info gratefully received.