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cornelistromp · 17th February 2014, 07:31 AM

hi Jean-Luc,

beautiful sword

in western christianity the meaning of IHS is Iesus Hominum Salvator ("Jesus, Savior of men" in Latin).
the first use of IHS in English Literature dates from the early 14thC .
herewith an example of a Pavese with IHS

best,
Jasper

17th February 2014, 07:31 AM	#5
cornelistromp Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,064	hi Jean-Luc, beautiful sword in western christianity the meaning of IHS is Iesus Hominum Salvator ("Jesus, Savior of men" in Latin). the first use of IHS in English Literature dates from the early 14thC . herewith an example of a Pavese with IHS best, Jasper Attached Images Last edited by cornelistromp; 18th February 2014 at 07:14 AM.