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3rd November 2016, 03:44 PM
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Sword belt hook
I had recently acquired interesting sword belt hook made of bronze, found not far from Smolensk (Russia). Now I'm trying to date it.
Were such "accessories" widespread in European armies? In what period of time? |
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7th November 2016, 08:48 AM
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any thoughts?
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7th November 2016, 01:38 PM
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Hi Evgeny,
Personally i had never seen such kind of device, nor i am certain how it goes. Is it to introduce the scabbard into that slot and hang the hook on the belt ... in what position ? Sorry for ignorance  .
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7th November 2016, 03:58 PM
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Hi Fernando!
Here are some pics (I'm not sure if it drawn correctly): Last edited by Evgeny_K; 7th November 2016 at 05:04 PM. |
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7th November 2016, 03:59 PM
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This, if I am not mistaken, the Afghan belt with various accessories
Last edited by Evgeny_K; 7th November 2016 at 05:06 PM. |
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7th November 2016, 04:00 PM
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Italian (?) circa 1450-1500 (??) hook (picture from the web)
Last edited by Evgeny_K; 7th November 2016 at 05:08 PM. |
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7th November 2016, 04:28 PM
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I wouldn't equate the term 'ignorance' with you Fernando! and I have to say this unusual item is something I have never seen nor thought of! It is curious that one of these is notably present but vacant in the great illustration of the individual posted by Eugeny. So what in the world would b placed on these hooks? Even the assemblage of kit in the next illustration does not reveal what kind of accoutrement would be hung on this as far as I can see. Great research though Eugeny , in finding that Italian example. Clearly a well established form of item long in use so it will be great to learn more on them. Thank you! |
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7th November 2016, 05:15 PM
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Just for the fun ... a fantasy.
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7th November 2016, 07:40 PM
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I suppose that this hook was designed to dismounted horseman could fasten his sword on it |
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