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20th June 2012, 08:34 AM
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great medieval swords in tower of London.
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20th June 2012, 01:53 PM
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Oh yes, Jasper,
They are HUGE, 7 ft. long I think. Must have been bearing or processional swords. Best, m Last edited by Matchlock; 20th June 2012 at 02:07 PM. |
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20th June 2012, 03:36 PM
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Generous amplitude
Pardon my ignorance, Gentlemen
 .Why do you/we call these 'things' swords and not (decorative, symbolic,ritual ... you name it)) objects with the shape/form of swords ? ... For the sake of the term meaning  .... As surely you will not go out and do any 'swording' with them  .
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20th June 2012, 06:54 PM
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not suitable for a man to man combat, but it'll be very impressive and intimidating. about the exact function of those swords the learned gentlemen still disagree. best, |
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25th June 2012, 06:40 PM
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Please also check out the valuable contributions in
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