Help identifying swan sword

David · 2nd June 2016, 05:39 PM

This isn't my area either, but it does indeed seem to be of European origin. I completely agree with Vandoo that this is not a swan and a gannet is a very likely possibility.
I did find a heraldic meaning listed for that bird as "One who has to subsist by virtue and merit". However this could be meant to be another bird such as a duck or a goose. I just don't think it's a swan.
Here is the northern gannet in flight for comparison.
I suppose that the tulip pommel could also be a clue.

2nd June 2016, 05:39 PM	#3
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,218	This isn't my area either, but it does indeed seem to be of European origin. I completely agree with Vandoo that this is not a swan and a gannet is a very likely possibility. I did find a heraldic meaning listed for that bird as "One who has to subsist by virtue and merit". However this could be meant to be another bird such as a duck or a goose. I just don't think it's a swan. Here is the northern gannet in flight for comparison. I suppose that the tulip pommel could also be a clue. Attached Images