Forum: European Armoury
10th February 2016, 07:33 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
31st December 2015, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: European Armoury
30th December 2015, 05:56 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
29th December 2015, 11:14 PM
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Left hand dagger
Dear All,
I recently got this dagger. It is a river finding and in corresponding condition. It is covered by a very thick patina/magnetite surface. I would very much appreciate your opinions about...
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Forum: European Armoury
4th December 2015, 11:13 PM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: European Armoury
3rd December 2015, 06:41 PM
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Dusägge around 1600
Dear all,
is this an authentic weapon or a later reproduction? It´s is 89cm long.
Looking forward to your replies
Andreas
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
24th November 2015, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 11,099
Thanks for the answers!
Yes, those holes seem...
Thanks for the answers!
Yes, those holes seem to be drilled unprofessional through the metal. VBut in old times before it landed in the ground.
@ Oliver: Possible, but I´m afraid the many noble...
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
21st November 2015, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 8
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Not an arm or armour, but maybe you can help
Hello,
I just received this french ground find. Diameter is 4cm and it seems to be made of bronze. It is showing the counterfeit of a 17th cent. person. Does anyone of you have an idea what this...
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Forum: European Armoury
6th November 2015, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 2
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Hi,
the hilt is similar to the Württemberg...
Hi,
the hilt is similar to the Württemberg Mod. 1806 sabre. Normaly it doesn´t have such a blade, but the french blade would also fit as Württemberg was "allied" to Napoleon. So maybe it was...
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Forum: European Armoury
14th October 2015, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 10
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Thanks for the further comments. I am still...
Thanks for the further comments. I am still waiting for some more pictures.
Fernando, you are right. It´s not in my possession. But I got the permission from the owner to post it here for...
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Forum: European Armoury
12th October 2015, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: European Armoury
12th October 2015, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 10
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Heavy Sword 1602 for discussion
Dear All,
I am very interested in you opinion about this sword. The blade is engraved with "VDACES TORTUNA IVAT 1602" and "ME FECIT PETHER MUNSTEN" as well as two markers (maure heads). The...
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
6th October 2015, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 0
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Precolumbian/Aztec God
Dear all,
can you tell me something about this figure? It´s around 18cm long and seems to be made from stone. Do you think it could be original?
Cheers
Andi
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th October 2015, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 6
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th October 2015, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 6
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What dagger do I have here?
Hello,
does someone knows what this is and how old? I think maybe ottoman?
The dagger is 46cm long.
Thanks and best regards
Andreas
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Forum: European Armoury
27th September 2015, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 41
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Dear All,
today I visited the "Klingenmuseum...
Dear All,
today I visited the "Klingenmuseum Solingen" and found some comparandums which I do not want to withhold from you. Sadly I only had my bad Mobile-camera with me so the image quality is...
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Forum: European Armoury
4th September 2015, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 50
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Forum: European Armoury
11th June 2015, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: European Armoury
11th June 2015, 10:49 PM
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Views: 12,232
Thank you both for your answers and...
Thank you both for your answers and clarifications. I would also associate the phrase "small sword" with a slim bladed weapon designed mainly for thrust. Anyway, I´ll attach an image of the piece. ...
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Forum: European Armoury
11th June 2015, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 12,232
Thanks for your replies!
Yes, I mean the point...
Thanks for your replies!
Yes, I mean the point of balance. I am not sure if "Broadsword" is the right specification. Actually I mean field swords / Felddegen. I´ve got one from the mid of the 17th...
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Forum: European Armoury
9th June 2015, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 8
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Center of gravitiy of 17th century swords
Dear All,
I need some information about where the center of gravity of military (broad-) swords from the 17th century approximately has to be. Is there kind of a rule? Would be great if you can...
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Forum: European Armoury
30th April 2015, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 10
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What happened to the cross-guard on the 2nd...
What happened to the cross-guard on the 2nd picture of the 1st entry??
I agree with your doubts concerning the blade. As the riveting looks unopened and the condition is fitting to the rest of the...
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Forum: European Armoury
29th December 2014, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: European Armoury
29th December 2014, 04:28 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
29th December 2014, 12:49 PM
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