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Originally Posted by Victrix
Object info (google transl. from Croatian): Pandur sword, blade German
Solingen, first half18th century, steel, Bone. Belonged
to officer of the company of Pandur, a soldier
from among the pardoned Slavonians hajduk.
Changed the military formation in the empress's army
Marije Theresa of Austria-Hungary.
Were led by a celebrated Slavonian baron
Franjo von der Trenck. The Pandurs under his leadership
successfully fought battles in Silesia, Bavaria and Austria.
Blade engraved with figures in the image of Pandur in the panel
war and inscription: VIVAT PANDUR.
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I wonder if our member gp could verify the above Google translation from the museum description pictured below? The Google translation looks a little shaky to me, but should be important in identifying an actual pandur sword in what was once their original habitat.