European and Military Swords

[Jim McDougall]

Originally Posted by fernando

Never mind that, Valjhun ... it's a beatiful warrior; that's what matters .
It's got a mark and everything; what else can one hope for ?

Fernando

Well said Fernando!!! A beautiful warrior it is, and these are truly hard to find....real ones that is, like this one.
Valjhun, a sword such as this is never an investment, but a piece of history, and deserving being preserved. I always felt like I had 'saved' a worthy old warrior from the dealers with grinding wheels and steel wool, and couldn't wait to hear the stories it would tell me .
This is a good sound example of a true schiavona, probably mid to late 18th century. Wish I could make out the marking, but it seems unusual that it is on the guard, and I think that might be key to some identification.


Thank you for posting it this great example.

All the best,
Jim