A Fine Saxon Two Hand Processional Flamberg Sword, ca. 1590

GIO · 23rd July 2011, 04:36 PM

In fact the practical use of these swords has puzzled many weapon-experts.
Sometimes they are referred to as "processional swords", being carried as symbol of authority, but also an employment in warfare, as lance and halberd-breaker, is supposed.
In old etchings (I remember one, probably made by Durer) two landscknechts are represented carrying such swords on their shoulders.

23rd July 2011, 04:36 PM	#3
GIO Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 331	In fact the practical use of these swords has puzzled many weapon-experts. Sometimes they are referred to as "processional swords", being carried as symbol of authority, but also an employment in warfare, as lance and halberd-breaker, is supposed. In old etchings (I remember one, probably made by Durer) two landscknechts are represented carrying such swords on their shoulders.