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28th September 2011, 07:32 AM | #1 | |
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sorry for my late response. I saw this post only now. Oakeshott's sketches are only the front view without a counter guard, apart from that the basket disappeared at the end of the 16th century in Germany for this type of swords.( this type of basket) I'm sorry but I must hold my date. kind regards Jasper Last edited by cornelistromp; 28th September 2011 at 05:38 PM. |
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28th September 2011, 03:51 PM | #2 |
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Thank for your new input, Jasper.
Now, sorry for my ignorance but, you would you say this is a cavalry sword or an infantry one ... or rather for civilian use? |
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This sword given it's blade length and combined with the full hand protection of a deep basket hilt is a very efficient sword that allowed both cut and thrust and therefor perfect for the heavy cavalry. |
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28th September 2011, 05:17 PM | #4 |
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Thanks a lot Jasper .
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