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chevalier 22nd September 2008 04:30 AM
mystery weapons
 
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2.../beltsword.jpg


indian belt sword?



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scimitar? chinese?

kisak 22nd September 2008 12:21 PM
The first one is a celtic sword which has been intentionally destroyed (as a sacrifice, or to ensure that it'd be allowed to stay with it's owner in the grave).

Jens Nordlunde 22nd September 2008 02:16 PM
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Here is an Indian belt sword. Tirri page 347.

Jeff D 22nd September 2008 04:47 PM
Hi Chevalier,

The second is an African 'Houi' from the Dahomey area. Late 19th century.

All the Best
Jeff


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