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stephen wood 1st February 2012 08:35 PM

Unusual markings on a kaskara
 
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I was recently sent these images by a fellow member of the Arms and Armour Society and cannot recall having seen the markings before.

Does anyone recognise them?

Many thanks

Lew 1st February 2012 11:20 PM

This symbol reminds me of the marks found on Omdurman arm daggers in my collection?

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...udanese+dagger

Edster 2nd February 2012 12:32 AM

Stephen,

That mark is a new one on me. My guess is that it is an ethnographic marking, not European. One mark is near the cross guard's "down piece" while the other side is some 6 inches below the cross guard. That seems to deviate from a "factory" style mark. Other more experienced members may better comment on whether it is an imitation of a European style mark. Could be a "construction" using simpler punches as in Lew's magnificent arm dagger. Also, I like the apparently planned asymmetry. Looks a little like a human form and done on purpose, maybe using a broken punch.

Another good mystery!!

Best regards,
Ed

Gavin Nugent 2nd February 2012 03:31 AM

There are similarities here;

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=14832

I'll cross post the threads

Gav

Iain 8th February 2012 11:06 PM

I'd agree with Ed, ethnographic mark, not European. Does not resemble anything I recognize from European stamps. The geometric form reminds me a bit of Ethiopian architecture, but that is probably mere coincidence.

Certainly a mystery!

David 8th February 2012 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freebooter
There are similarities here;

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=14832

I'll cross post the threads

Gav

That's the first thing that i thought of as well when i saw this post Gav. :)
Though i am doubtful that they have the same origins... :shrug:


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