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Iliad · 12th April 2009, 11:13 PM

Good Morning/Evening
Herewith pics of what I think may be a William 4th Court Sword. The spaghetti-like insignia is indecipherable to me! Question: What was the purpose of a Court Sword? The blade is not particularly substantial, but quite sharp, and with a very sharp point. A poke in the stomach with this would really make one's eyes water! Could duels be fought with these? Memo to Gavin:This is NOT 1970's Spanish!
Brian
PS
Members of my fan club (both of you) should check out the Keris Forum as I have put a post on that.
B

12th April 2009, 11:13 PM	#1
Iliad Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 187	Court Sword; may be William 4th? Good Morning/Evening Herewith pics of what I think may be a William 4th Court Sword. The spaghetti-like insignia is indecipherable to me! Question: What was the purpose of a Court Sword? The blade is not particularly substantial, but quite sharp, and with a very sharp point. A poke in the stomach with this would really make one's eyes water! Could duels be fought with these? Memo to Gavin:This is NOT 1970's Spanish! Brian PS Members of my fan club (both of you) should check out the Keris Forum as I have put a post on that. B Attached Images Last edited by Jim McDougall; 13th April 2009 at 06:45 PM.