A possible Schiavona ancestor

[cornelistromp]

Originally Posted by Matchlock

Hi Jasper,

Sorry but I have to differ from your dating.
If you take a close look at the hilts you will notice that Fernando's is quite different and much more developed, ca. 1630's, than the one on Oakeshott's drawing which indeed would be ca. 1550-60.

Best,
Michael

Hi Michael,

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

[fernando]

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?

[cornelistromp]

Originally Posted by fernando

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?

Hi Fernando,
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.

[fernando]

Thanks a lot Jasper .