Ethnographic Arms & Armour
  

Go Back   Ethnographic Arms & Armour > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
FAQ Calendar Today's Posts Search

Page 1 of 18 1 2311 Last »
Showing results 1 to 25 of 434
Search took 0.04 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: ulfberth
Forum: European Armoury 18th August 2025, 10:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 16,938
Posted By ulfberth
as Fernando wrote on the scope of this forum: ...

as Fernando wrote on the scope of this forum:
This forum purpose is to primarily provide a place for the study of history and development of arms and armour, from ancient times to the end of the...
Forum: European Armoury 11th August 2025, 06:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,019
Posted By ulfberth
Yes, it's a blade from the maker himself. The...

Yes, it's a blade from the maker himself. The sword's hilt dates from the mid-16th century, as does the shape and type of the blade. The other symbols in the blade's fullers all date from around...
Forum: European Armoury 11th August 2025, 03:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,019
Posted By ulfberth
Thank you for your reply. The blade mark isn't...

Thank you for your reply. The blade mark isn't clear enough to distinguish with certainty, but there are similar marks in the book Armi Bianci Italiane circa 1560, though not the same one.
These...
Forum: European Armoury 8th August 2025, 04:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,019
Posted By ulfberth
Hi Ed , im still hoping you can post pictures of...

Hi Ed , im still hoping you can post pictures of the other side of that exeptional sword, thanks in advance !
Forum: European Armoury 2nd August 2025, 10:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,019
Posted By ulfberth
I have seen an almost identical blade in a...

I have seen an almost identical blade in a similar hand hand a half sword in a verry old collection.
Forum: European Armoury 2nd August 2025, 10:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,019
Posted By ulfberth
This is one of the nicest swords posted in a long...

This is one of the nicest swords posted in a long time !
Its south German or Northern Italy around 1550 - 1560 , the blade type is the typical type found in this guard , its the first Andrea Ferara...
Forum: European Armoury 17th June 2025, 05:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 27,436
Posted By ulfberth
Thank you , that was one of the widest blades ive...

Thank you , that was one of the widest blades ive ever had in a schiavona and still the ballence was great , obviously more suited for cutting and slashing.
The ones fitted with kaskara blades tend...
Forum: European Armoury 17th June 2025, 04:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 27,436
Posted By ulfberth
Jim has already explained it , as he has shown...

Jim has already explained it , as he has shown above the two shiavona's are fitted with 19th c kaskara blades made in Germany " spot on Jim !"
That specific form and shape of blade and cross...
Forum: European Armoury 15th June 2025, 11:14 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 27,436
Posted By ulfberth
the last schiavona you posted

the last schiavona you posted
Forum: European Armoury 15th June 2025, 09:13 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 27,436
Posted By ulfberth
the use of the hole is to attach the guard , i...

the use of the hole is to attach the guard , i would not buy a shiavona with an exact blade as in your picture because that is a 19th c blade.
Forum: European Armoury 13th June 2025, 11:44 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 27,436
Posted By ulfberth
that is because that schiavona has a typical...

that is because that schiavona has a typical rapier blade wich is about more 2 cm narow than most schiavona blades. The more schiavonas you have held in your hand the better you can judge them.
I...
Forum: European Armoury 12th June 2025, 12:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 27,436
Posted By ulfberth
It is because its composite, the pommel is turned...

It is because its composite, the pommel is turned around and belonged to another schiavona. Now it may well be that this pommel was changed during working life or later.
The wide leather over the...
Forum: European Armoury 11th June 2025, 07:52 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 27,436
Posted By ulfberth
in this case it probably means the pommel has...

in this case it probably means the pommel has been replaced at some point in time
Forum: European Armoury 11th June 2025, 06:58 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 27,436
Posted By ulfberth
The hole in the pommel is indeed intended to...

The hole in the pommel is indeed intended to attach the guard hook , not all pommels have this hole.
kind regards
Ulfberth
Forum: European Armoury 9th June 2025, 02:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,524
Posted By ulfberth
Dutch small sword

As Jim has shown here it is based on the early 19th c French models.
One would expect this one to be older but Yours is around 1890 - 1910 and was mainly worn by people in political functions.
We...
Forum: European Armoury 6th June 2025, 06:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 33,412
Posted By ulfberth
I would be very selective about who you share...

I would be very selective about who you share this information with about what specifically doesn't look right and why and certainly never post it on a forum for everyone to see.
I have no doubt...
Forum: European Armoury 19th May 2025, 05:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,605
Posted By ulfberth
The Seller is spot on around the 20th C

The Seller is spot on around the 20th C
Forum: European Armoury 9th May 2025, 09:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 33,412
Posted By ulfberth
Well spoken Jim !

Well spoken Jim !
Forum: European Armoury 9th May 2025, 09:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 21,097
Posted By ulfberth
well if this is true who is this expert? How...

well if this is true who is this expert?
How many years of experience does he have and in what field?
How did he gain his experience and how many swords has he held in his hands during that period?...
Forum: European Armoury 7th May 2025, 07:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,806
Posted By ulfberth
Indeed that is the period and the style, unless...

Indeed that is the period and the style, unless there is a maker is on it, which is rare on these blades , it remains difficult to pinpoint the Nationality.
This is because of fashion and the...
Forum: European Armoury 6th May 2025, 07:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,806
Posted By ulfberth
small sword

Hello Seeker, thats a nice quality small sword, the period is around 1760-1770 certainly not 17th c or before 1700 this one.
The country of origine most probably French ,
kind regards
Ulfberth
Forum: European Armoury 2nd May 2025, 01:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 49,416
Posted By ulfberth
Hi Jim , i will also pm you a specialist for the...

Hi Jim , i will also pm you a specialist for the Museums in Italy
Kind regards
Ulfberth
Forum: European Armoury 16th April 2025, 09:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,085
Posted By ulfberth
only time will tell

only time will tell
Forum: European Armoury 16th April 2025, 06:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,085
Posted By ulfberth
zweihander

this is a no brainer and very easy to see that its not original, ludicrous an abomination to the real thing. Looking for originals under 5 k is inviting yourself for disaster , its like wanting to...
Forum: European Armoury 25th March 2025, 03:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 32,093
Posted By ulfberth
Hi Cerdar, congratutaltions with the German...

Hi Cerdar, congratutaltions with the German infantery sword, after collecting for almost 50 years I can say that this a 100% all original sword !
Sometimes it takes time to see it from a picture...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 434
Page 1 of 18 1 2311 Last »

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT +1. The time now is 04:27 AM.

Contact Us - Registration & Forum Rules - Privacy Statement - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Posts are regarded as being copyrighted by their authors and the act of posting material is deemed to be a granting of an irrevocable nonexclusive license for display here.