16th January 2016, 09:56 PM | #1 |
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Smallsword ID?!
Hello,
Can somebody please help me identify the smallsword in the photos attached? The hilt appears to be of cast, carved & gilded silver and the blade is partly engraved and gilded with the inscription "Concordia Res Parvae Crescunt" on both sides. The bladesmith mark is also present. Based on some suggestions I got, I found out that the motto was on the coat of arms of the Dutch Republic (1581–1795) and is also the name of a Dutch Freemason's lodge. Last edited by mariusgmioc; 17th January 2016 at 09:00 AM. |
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