Thoughts on this tulwar?

ariel · 18th July 2006, 12:53 PM

I agree.
There are decorative (or, at least, highly decorated) weapons and munition grade weapons.
The former spent their lives hanging on the wall or adorning some "general" who stayed far away from the front line.
The latter actually participated in battles.
We collect the former for their beauty, cultural marks, quality etc.
The latter are part of active history, with battle scars, rust, wobbly handles, replacement scabbards and signs of repeat sharpening.
Which one to collect? Personal decision: art vs. living witness.

Flavio · 18th July 2006, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ariel

Which one to collect? Personal decision: art vs. living witness.

BOTH!!!!!

pmacleman · 18th July 2006, 11:36 PM

Thanks for taking the time to comment so extensively.

Paul

18th July 2006, 11:36 PM	#3
pmacleman Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 17	Thank you Thanks for taking the time to comment so extensively. Paul

18th July 2006, 12:53 PM	#1
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	I agree. There are decorative (or, at least, highly decorated) weapons and munition grade weapons. The former spent their lives hanging on the wall or adorning some "general" who stayed far away from the front line. The latter actually participated in battles. We collect the former for their beauty, cultural marks, quality etc. The latter are part of active history, with battle scars, rust, wobbly handles, replacement scabbards and signs of repeat sharpening. Which one to collect? Personal decision: art vs. living witness.