Two-Handed Great Sword

[fernando]

Originally Posted by dana_w

... Fernando posted some photos of a ceremonial montante from the Lisbon Military Museum. It too has unusual flukes close to a basket type guard...

You are right Dana,
I was only reasoning as to give consistency to your mentioning that nobody likes the flukes positioning.
The sword you point out at the Mlitary Museum, Vasco da Gama 'ceremonial' montante, is a different variation in that, there is a portion of ricasso after the flukes, to possibilitate for handling ... a bit like the half sword styling, if i may say so.

I thank Cornelistromp for coming in with his opinion, which undoubtedly has a far more considerable knowledge in this area.
... and i too reiterate that your sword is extremely appealing.

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