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Not all of us have the opportunity to travel so I think it is good to show interesting things from around the world for all to see. I was lucky and made a visit to the- German History Museum Berlin- where this most interesting parade sword is displayed. Quite difficult to get a good picture of, being stuck at the back of a right angle of display glass. I could not get a picture of the information. I would imagine it is some form of renaissance city state regalia and would have be most expensive.
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OK, I am stumped?!
![]() Actually, looking at the grip, with its fur tufts, I'm beginning to wonder if this might be a composite sword perhaps made by indiginous tribes using left-over parts?? This is a weird one, but fascinating!! |
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I know there was a movement in Europe during the 16th-18th c. where naturally occurring "media" were being used, i.e. narwhale tusks for sword grips on claymores, but perhaps I'm still out in the weeds...
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Wow, I've not seen something like that before! At first I wondered if that was the actual blade or just the scabbard?
A shame you couldn't take a photo of the accompanying information, but perhaps there is mention of it on the museum's website.... Update... Yes there is, and a clearer photo, but not much in the way of information sadly. Production 1551/1600 (Gefäß) Measurements Width: 42 (Parierstange) cm Length: 169,3 cm Length: 114,5 (Klinge) cm Material / Technique Eisen, Holz gekehlt Here is the museum page for this sword Hope this helps, and thanks for posting the photos. Last edited by Shimmerxxx; 18th November 2012 at 02:39 PM. Reason: update |
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A bizarre example indeed but ... why the attribution 'German parade sword' ?
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I imagine because-
1. It is from the Museum of German History. A walk round display from ancient times to reunification. 2. It would not be good against amour but you could slice into peasants. |
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