13th century sword - Swiss made?

Jim McDougall · 31st October 2010, 05:42 PM

Thank you for such kind words Cornelis! and thank you for the heads up on the Oakeshott articles. I dont have my other books by him on hand, but when on this subject material by him is by far the best for quick study to get up to speed. He has an easy to read, interpretive style which makes it often seem as if he is just talking to you in a conversation.

All the very best,
Jim

Matchlock · 31st October 2010, 07:44 PM

My expert friend Ottmar assigns this knightly sword to ca. 1250, the blade probably being broken during battle. It is of Italian type, the marks cannot be any better identified as has been expertly done here.

Best,
Michael

31st October 2010, 05:42 PM	#1
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,594	Thank you for such kind words Cornelis! and thank you for the heads up on the Oakeshott articles. I dont have my other books by him on hand, but when on this subject material by him is by far the best for quick study to get up to speed. He has an easy to read, interpretive style which makes it often seem as if he is just talking to you in a conversation. All the very best, Jim

31st October 2010, 07:44 PM	#2
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	My expert friend Ottmar assigns this knightly sword to ca. 1250, the blade probably being broken during battle. It is of Italian type, the marks cannot be any better identified as has been expertly done here. Best, Michael