The EARLY MAKERS TRADE MARKS thread... lost and partly restored.

[fernando]

Old 27th May 2012, 07:07 AM #233


Posted by:
Ibrahiim al Balooshi
Member

Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Buraimi Oman,
on the border with the UAE


Originally Posted by fernando
I am posting here a mark and a symbol engraved in a (Spanish ?) cup hilted sword, with hopes that some day i will have an ID. (Quote)

You may also check the respective discussion thread:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=15597

Any help will be much welcome. (Quote)

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Salaams fernando. I have read the supporting thread ( and about 10 hours of background research into Spanish swords though I have only scraped the surface so far ~it is a vast subject) As well as our own resource I note for forum a couple of back up introductory pieces which will help break the ice for newcomers to the style viz;

http://www.yourphotocard.com/Ascani...rara_swords.pdf
http://www.aceros-de-hispania.com/jineta-sword.htm
gladius.revistas.csic.es/index.php/gladius/article/download/204/206

I include here a fascinating metalurgical research project done on Spanish blades viz;
http://csic.academia.edu/MarcGener/...d_rapier_blades

I note that your blade mark is not amongst the 90 plus marks in your earlier thread on Spanish blade marks .. could it be an old Arabic stamp ?

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.
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