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NeilUK
22nd July 2017, 04:45 PM
Hi everyone,
I have a simple question but cannot find the answer anywhere. I need to know the dimensions (overall & blade length) of sword A141 in the KHM (Jagd- und Ruestkammer). This is the ceremonial sword of the Rector of the republic of Ragusa/Dubrovnik. I can find plenty of photos and descriptions of it, but no figures! Any info gratefully received.
Neil

mariusgmioc
23rd July 2017, 11:25 AM
You may try to contact them directly at:

info@khm.at

Regards,

Marius

NeilUK
23rd July 2017, 01:07 PM
Thanks, Marius. I now have the details which I needed.
Best wishes,
Neil

silberschatzimsee
31st July 2017, 02:23 AM
I can go and measure it for you if still needed.

NeilUK
1st August 2017, 12:03 AM
Thanks for the offer, Silber..., but I now have the info. Now if you were in Dresden, however....! The Ruestkammer there has a monster bearing sword (no. VI 360) whose dimensions I would like to know (is it bigger than the monster in Topkapi palace?). The Arms curator is away at the moment so I cannot get an answer from the Museum. And it is not described in any of my books, even Schobel's splendid 'Princely Arms & Armour'. Anyone know this sword?
Neil

silberschatzimsee
1st August 2017, 02:41 PM
Hahahahah sorry, silberschatzimsee-measurementsystems ltd. operates only in vienna :p