Landeszeughaus Graz

[Victrix]

Even more pics

[Victrix]

Last sword pics

[Victrix]

More sword pics and of the building with bier keller at back

[awdaniec666]

A great place which I have have to visit myself too. One of the benefits of living in Europe is that those places aren´t far away.
Their published literature and sources are outstanding. I think this is the oldest Arsenal with continuous records. Thank you for sharing!

[Victrix]

Yes Europe is truly amazing. The armoury in Graz is well worth visiting but it was smaller than I thought and you need only half a day to see it. Also a bit annoying that Austria is becoming quite “woke.” I paid for guide at the armoury and this bloke turns up with a bushy beard and Fidel cap to offer his Marxist interpretation on everything.

I will post more pics later on the armour and polearms. There’s a Landhaus keller across the yard which serves excellent Wienerschnitzel (with cranberries) and refreshing local brew.

[awdaniec666]

Originally Posted by Victrix

I paid for guide at the armoury and this bloke turns up with a bushy beard and Fidel cap to offer his Marxist interpretation on everything.

What a nightmare when one just wants to hear details about the blades all around you at this place

[awdaniec666]

This is called a Fuhrmannsdusegge if anyone wonders. These were made for coachmen with space for cartriges in the scabbard. Around 1600 if I recall correctly.

[Victrix]

Originally Posted by awdaniec666

What a nightmare when one just wants to hear details about the blades all around you at this place

Yes it makes me fearful for the objects in the museums. That they are not fully appreciated by those in whose care they have been entrusted. The objects form part of our historical heritage.