Engravings on small sword - origin?

celtan · 15th February 2010, 12:42 PM

Hi Guys,

Agreed, seems Dutch, sunflower motif et al. Straight blade suggests infantry officer. Now, what about the sword-wielding-arm emerging from a cloud on the right? The sword of God's/ Gideon?

The french city of Brumath in the Alsace once had this shield. And it often appears in mid 17th C English and French Arms.

Is it a masonic symbol? Is there a difference in its meaning whether it appears from the right, vs from the left?

OTOH, it might suggest some sort of unholy alliance with the military might of Flying Saucers, which we all know often appear camouflaged within clouds.

Hmmm...

: )

15th February 2010, 12:42 PM	#4
celtan Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PR, USA Posts: 679	Hi Guys, Agreed, seems Dutch, sunflower motif et al. Straight blade suggests infantry officer. Now, what about the sword-wielding-arm emerging from a cloud on the right? The sword of God's/ Gideon? The french city of Brumath in the Alsace once had this shield. And it often appears in mid 17th C English and French Arms. Is it a masonic symbol? Is there a difference in its meaning whether it appears from the right, vs from the left? OTOH, it might suggest some sort of unholy alliance with the military might of Flying Saucers, which we all know often appear camouflaged within clouds. Hmmm... : )