Unknown coat-of-arms dating to the 16th century

[Norman McCormick]

Hi Wouter,
The lions indeed have the stretched/compressed aspect that is indicative of the English lions and with so many versions of the Cross it can sometimes be difficult to pinpoint or remember an exact attribution.
My Regards,
Norman.

[Jean-Marc S.]

Hello,

I found this chroniken dating to the renaissance period. See the coat-of-arms on the flag, which is partly similar to the coat-of-arms etched on the blade of the two-handed sword, dating to the 16th century.

Interesting...

jm

[Matchlock]

Hi Jean-Marc,


This, though obviously flipped horizontally, should be the Royal Arms of England indeed:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Arms_of_England

The heraldic cross with two crossbars - à double traverse - is generally refererred to as croix de Lorraine/croix d'Anjou:

http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croix_de_Lorraine


Best,
Michael

[Jean-Marc S.]

Hi Michael,

You are right !
For information, when I bought this German manufactured two-hand sword, the seller (dealing with antique medieval and renaissance arms and armors) told me he got it in a family living in a castle in Yorkshire, England.

Thanks,

My best,

jm

[Indianajones]

Just a note; on both sides the topsection of the 8 is a coat of arms and the lower a person. We can therefore assume the coat of arms and the person are related.
Question one; would this person (on both sides) be the same? (my guts tells yes, as its on one sword)Q two; Would one of the coat of arms be his 'own' and the other (side) from an established aliance perhaps?? (Single; Fleur de li's ct-o-arms be his own)

[Jean-Marc S.]

Perhaps....

Thanks for the comments.

jm