10th April 2016, 09:27 PM | #1 |
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Small medieval riding sword of type XVIIIC
Medieval riding sword of type XVIIIC
O.L. 71 cm ; blade L. 58 cm; blade width at hilt 7 cm Grip: one hand about 8 cm Blade: cross marks in the 2 sides Pommel : brass pommel ( Oakeshott type Q) Cross guard 11.7 cm . Period : 15 th century |
10th April 2016, 10:14 PM | #2 |
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Outstanding sword, Jean-Luc.
What are those marks on the blade ? |
11th April 2016, 12:35 PM | #3 | |
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Quote:
A sword with same cross marks is in the Royal armouries in Leeds . “A Distinctive Group of Swords from the Arsenal of Alexandria”, by Clive Thomas (Park Lane Arms Fair catalogue 2003) see page 37 Best Jean-Luc |
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11th April 2016, 04:25 PM | #4 |
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I see Jean-Luc,
A Christian smith mark in a Mameluke captured sword. One more jewel for your collection. Congratulations. |
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