SCHIAVONA, Napoleonic period (?) FERDINAND IV of Two Sicilies

[fernando]

How it shows in the seller text and the initials in the guard.


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[corrado26]

From where comes the connection between Portugal and Macedonia?

[fernando]

Originally Posted by corrado26

From where comes the connection between Portugal and Macedonia?

From nowhere, i would say. Why do you ask that, Udo ?

[corrado26]

Because there must have been a reason why there was a regiment called MACEDONIA and I want to know which is the reason for this. And what is the meaning of the blade's signature "PORLAMGDD"? Has this something to do with Portugal?

[fernando]

Originally Posted by corrado26

Because there must have been a reason why there was a regiment called MACEDONIA and I want to know which is the reason for this. And what is the meaning of the blade's signature "PORLAMGDD"? Has this something to do with Portugal?

Sorry Udo, for the lack of attention. It can only be the Spanish motto initials of POR LA GRACIA DE DIOS.

[Jim McDougall]

This schiavona associated with Portugal is intriguing as it reveals the fact that Macedonian forces existed apparently in that country and I am presuming that this was during the Third Coalition. The inscription to Ferdinand IV of course suggests under his command.

While Portugal was apparently involved in the Third Coalition with the other national allies previously noted, wouldnt these Macedonian forces have been under the allegiance to the Portuguese King? I am unclear whether Ferdinand IV's rule included Portugal in this time.

I cannot find any clarification online as all Macedonian history seems focused on ancient periods.

[fernando]

I don't see any connection between with either sword and Portugal. The motto in the blade is Spanish. Fernando IV has never reigned in Portugal !!!


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[corrado26]

Originally Posted by fernando

Spanish motto initials of POR LA GRACIA DE DIOS.

Many thanks Fernando, now this is clear!