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15th February 2014, 08:06 PM | #1 |
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Heraldic blazon from a Medieval sword for ID
This is some pictures from a great war sword type XII with IHS pommel and one heraldic blazon inlaid in copper in the blade ( an heraldic blazon inlaid with 2 dots and one below)
May be one member had already seen in a book or in a collection a similar blazon and also a similar pommel. In record of the medieval swords p164 there is a similar example of escutcheon but stamped in the blade. I hope that I could learn more about this blazon. |
15th February 2014, 08:08 PM | #2 |
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15th February 2014, 08:15 PM | #3 |
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IHS
IHS ancient form
An ancient depiction of the first three letters (iota ι, eta η, sigma σ) of the Greek spelling of Jesus (Ιησούς). The bar above the eta denotes 'abbreviation'. |
16th February 2014, 07:58 AM | #4 |
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IHS modern form
IHS modern form
A modern depiction of the first three letters (iota ι, eta η·, sigma σ‚) of the Greek spelling of Jesus (Ιησούς). The bar above the eta denotes 'abbreviation'. |
17th February 2014, 07:31 AM | #5 |
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hi Jean-Luc,
beautiful sword in western christianity the meaning of IHS is Iesus Hominum Salvator ("Jesus, Savior of men" in Latin). the first use of IHS in English Literature dates from the early 14thC . herewith an example of a Pavese with IHS best, Jasper Last edited by cornelistromp; 18th February 2014 at 07:14 AM. |
17th February 2014, 05:41 PM | #6 |
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Salaams All.. Note to Library .. See... http://www.gustavianum.uu.se/digital...ord-blades.pdf
Regards, Ibrahiim al Balooshi. |
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