Circa 1575 Shell Guard Cutlass or Riding Sword

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Originally Posted by Cathey

I have been looking for a reference book on early Dutch arms but all I have found in one on Firearms at this stage. I will start collecting examples for my data base and as I am currently scanning every book in my Arms and Armour library perhaps I will come across other examples in the process.


Cheers Cathey and Rex

Hi,
J P Puype produced various books on Dutch Arms and worked for various museums in the Netherlands - he always had a keen interest in naval weapons. His website here, with some early cutlasses on the front page -http://www.adviesoudewapens.nl/index.html - should give you some idea of the books available.

Maybe of some help.
Regards, CC