Dating the Schiavons sword

Cathey · 1st January 2023, 04:22 AM

Hi Victrix

I have tried to find a copy of The Collection of Arms of the Split City Museum (Split City Museum, 2012) by Goran Borčić , but it does not appear to be available anywhere. Would you be able to scan the pages relating to Schiavona’s for me?

I have also found some additional material by searching for the word Schiavona sword in Italian and French, and I am now able to start pulling my source material together.

I agree with your observations the more complex the hilt the newer the sword.

Attached is my oldest Schiavona which is has no lattice work and limited bars. I refer to this one as the second pattern and it dates from 1580 to around 1600.

Cheers Cathey

1st January 2023, 04:22 AM	#10
Cathey Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: adelaide south australia Posts: 276	my oldest Schiavona Hi Victrix I have tried to find a copy of The Collection of Arms of the Split City Museum (Split City Museum, 2012) by Goran Borčić , but it does not appear to be available anywhere. Would you be able to scan the pages relating to Schiavona’s for me? I have also found some additional material by searching for the word Schiavona sword in Italian and French, and I am now able to start pulling my source material together. I agree with your observations the more complex the hilt the newer the sword. Attached is my oldest Schiavona which is has no lattice work and limited bars. I refer to this one as the second pattern and it dates from 1580 to around 1600. Cheers Cathey Attached Images