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Hello all
this is my second new thread here. Just want to share a unique story about this sword, which is now in my possession according to Chladne Zbrane v Habsburske Monarchii - (Edged Weapons of Habsburg Monarchy), page 107, this sword is a sword of Austrian Higher Officials model 1878 : details (from books above) : Single edged sword, straight blade with fuller on both sides wooden grip with mother-of-pearl handles brass hilt with monogram FJI (Emperor Francis Joseph 1) and with slogan VIRIBUS UNITIS on lower ferrule Lion's head shaped pommel. Bar Basket in form of snake with sprigs Counterguard with Austrian Coat of Arms on outer side Black leather scabbard with brass mouthpiece Blade is solingen made, and from carbon steel, with chromium plating now this is how I acquired the sword. It is in good condition. Unfortunately without original sheath, so previous owner made new one using leather anyhow, the sword is now in much better condition as I have restored it perhaps into 80% of its former glory (restoration is still on the way) hope you like it, any comments are welcome ![]() Donny |
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according to the previous owner, this sword was found in heap of junks dated from pre 1945 era, and already found without sheath
he made replacement sheath from leather and it's been hanging on the wall for the last 20 - 30 years before I laid my eyes on it oh I forgot to mention that I am wondering how on earth did this sword, which belongs to another era ended up in Indonesia - so far away from Austria |
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Hi Donny. Welcome to the forum
![]() Nice sword. Did you explore the term VIRIBUS UNITIS? http://croatian-treasure.com/viribus.html Would the inscription in your sword be connected to this ship? |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franz_Joseph_I_of_Austria |
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Actually, if you look on the flip side of this ferrule, it looks like the initials F.J. 1 are embossed there.
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![]() Quote:
![]() Maybe officer's swords of the period had both Emperor's initials and motto ![]() ... or officers of the ship's garrison ? ![]() Something not 'so hard' to confirm ! |
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![]() Quote:
Obviously the ship was named after Franz Joseph's motto. |
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Viribus Unitis was an official motto of the Austro-Hungarian Empire: United Forces.
The same meaning as their two-headed egle. |
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