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5th January 2011, 12:40 AM
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A bit of a silly question but would you happen to know if the piece was for use on foot (as in armored fighting) or for equestrian combat? Our hussar did carry similar pieces a decade or so later but with a shorter grip ( I do think the hilt on the stecher you posted is at least "hand-and-a-half" .. assuming my eyes are not decieving me  )Cheers, Samuel |
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5th January 2011, 03:21 PM
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Hi Samuel,
Exactly, this is a hand-and-a-half estoc and too long for foot combat. Estocs usually were equestrians weapons to thrust from horseback against foot soldiers. Cheers, and best, Michael |
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27th March 2011, 01:15 PM
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A Fine Katzbalger Sold for 16,500 USD at Sotheby's N.Y., January 12, 1991
Ca. 1515, preserved in perfect patina all over.
Author's color photos. Last edited by Matchlock; 27th March 2011 at 02:54 PM. |
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30th March 2011, 04:32 PM
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A knight with his Katzbalger, ca. 1510.
Last edited by Matchlock; 30th March 2011 at 04:53 PM. |
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