British military practice sword

[Jim McDougall]

Originally Posted by fernando

Jim, i did not want to stuff the thread with longer diverting but, once you mention it and, as per book cover illustrated in above third picture, we have a 1685 treatise where we see that the Destreza was practiced both in Spain and Portugal during the period, each with their own version.


.http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpo...92&postcount=8

That is excellent! Your command of memory is great, and that discussion definitely adds to this overview.
I don't think that the bringing in of salient material detracts from discussions even if it is a bit 'off course' as it adds to the wider perspectives.
Thank you Fernando.