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Cerjak
15th February 2014, 08:06 PM
This is some pictures from a great war sword type XII with IHS pommel and one heraldic blazon inlaid in copper in the blade ( an heraldic blazon inlaid with 2 dots and one below)
May be one member had already seen in a book or in a collection a similar blazon and also a similar pommel.
In record of the medieval swords p164 there is a similar example of escutcheon but stamped in the blade.
I hope that I could learn more about this blazon.

Cerjak
15th February 2014, 08:08 PM
more..

Cerjak
15th February 2014, 08:15 PM
IHS ancient form
An ancient depiction of the first three letters (iota ι, eta η, sigma σ) of the Greek spelling of Jesus (Ιησούς). The bar above the eta denotes 'abbreviation'.

Cerjak
16th February 2014, 07:58 AM
IHS modern form
A modern depiction of the first three letters (iota ι, eta η·, sigma σ‚) of the Greek spelling of Jesus (Ιησούς). The bar above the eta denotes 'abbreviation'.

cornelistromp
17th February 2014, 07:31 AM
hi Jean-Luc,

beautiful sword :)
in western christianity the meaning of IHS is Iesus Hominum Salvator ("Jesus, Savior of men" in Latin).
the first use of IHS in English Literature dates from the early 14thC .
herewith an example of a Pavese with IHS

best,
Jasper

Ibrahiim al Balooshi
17th February 2014, 05:41 PM
Salaams All.. Note to Library .. See... http://www.gustavianum.uu.se/digitalAssets/196/196848_medieval-christian-invocation-inscriptions-on-sword-blades.pdf

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi. :shrug: