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I just picked up this in Munich last week. It's about about 2 and a half ft long over all. The handle and brass fittings look newer. I believe the blade is original and much older than the handle. I do not recognize all the markings and any help identify them is appreciated.
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Interesting.
Cabalistic symbols ? ![]() Could you post a picture with a close up of the handle/grip ? . Last edited by fernando; 21st October 2012 at 04:07 PM. |
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Here they are.
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Interesting resemblence of the crossguard to that of some jian...
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Looking through Bashford Dean's book of swords, there is quite a bit of oriental flavor to some of the sword ornament. A more stylized example of this hilt is shown on a couple of examples from the latter quarter of the 18th century.
http://swordlinks.com/courtswords/intro.html There is probably an online dictionary for the alchemic figures and symbols but I have never found an all encompassing page that might dechiper a lot of it. Neat sword. Cheers GC |
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I believe the cross guard is new compared to the blade. I also believe that this is a german hunting blade.
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