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Forum: European Armoury 7th February 2026, 02:43 AM
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Posted By Ed
Here is a bit of exploration that I did ....

Here is a bit of exploration that I did ....
Forum: European Armoury 7th February 2026, 02:34 AM
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Posted By Ed
My model. I wrote up a story about another model...

My model. I wrote up a story about another model in Scotland.
Forum: European Armoury 6th February 2026, 03:10 AM
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Posted By Ed
Some Bills

I bought these over time from sources in europe. They look like what I think they were: farm implements pressed into service.
Forum: European Armoury 6th February 2026, 02:49 AM
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Posted By Ed
Link to a hitherto unknown article on Mons Meg

An interest of mine ....

https://dn710307.ca.archive.org/0/items/gri_33125006724989/gri_33125006724989.pdf

Starts on page 1 (p.58 on the reader)

Enjoy.
Forum: European Armoury 21st January 2026, 02:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,254
Posted By Ed
Dunno... maybe.

Dunno... maybe.
Forum: European Armoury 19th January 2026, 01:31 PM
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Posted By Ed
:D

:D
Forum: European Armoury 19th January 2026, 02:49 AM
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Posted By Ed
250608 250609

250608
250609
Forum: European Armoury 18th January 2026, 11:55 PM
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Views: 1,254
Posted By Ed
Cannon Projectiles I

12 Pounder Shell

Diameter = 4.625" (Nominal = 4.52”)
Wall thickness = 0.91”
Volume = 1 Cup (250ml) (inside volume: to base of fuse opening)
Weight = 8.75 lbs (Nominal = 8.34)

250606
250607
Forum: European Armoury 18th January 2026, 11:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,230
Posted By Ed
They are lovely things. My eyes watered when I...

They are lovely things. My eyes watered when I saw the pricing.

I have a letter from HG to my dad attesting to his ownership.
Forum: European Armoury 18th January 2026, 04:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,230
Posted By Ed
Two "Hunting" Swords

This is sort of an interesting story.

About two years ago it happened that a gentleman I know came into possession of his late father's German militaria collection. I proceeded, nice guy that I...
Forum: European Armoury 18th January 2026, 12:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,137
Posted By Ed
Clemen & Jung, Solingen ...

Clemen & Jung, Solingen

https://www.germandaggers.com/Gallery/Makers.php

:):)
Forum: European Armoury 18th January 2026, 12:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,137
Posted By Ed
Hunting Sword makers mark

Just got a new sword, will post pics when daylight comes ... meanwhile does anyone recognize this mark?
Forum: European Armoury 2nd January 2026, 05:26 PM
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Views: 1,487
Posted By Ed
Leather scabbard with brass fittings

27" overall.

What is the crown/V mark?
Forum: European Armoury 26th December 2025, 05:54 PM
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Posted By Ed
Here you go.

Here you go.
Forum: European Armoury 9th December 2025, 02:41 PM
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Posted By Ed
A Special Cannon

This is a 1:3 (?) repro of a Long 12pdr. from Nelson's Flagship Victory.

Barrel is 36", Bore 1.25"

Some small number were made in the UK.

Cast into the bottom is the inscription "Made in...
Forum: European Armoury 9th December 2025, 02:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,408
Posted By Ed
Two swords

First is a child's sword. 29" o/a, blade 23.5". Double edged, no fuller.
I almost fell headlong into the child sword rabbit hole. :D


Second is 32" o/a, blade 27". Single edged, slightly...
Forum: European Armoury 9th December 2025, 01:54 PM
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Views: 6,206
Posted By Ed
arrrrrrrrr

arrrrrrrrr
Forum: European Armoury 9th December 2025, 12:06 AM
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Views: 6,064
Posted By Ed
Oh yes that would be great! Thanks.

Oh yes that would be great!

Thanks.
Forum: European Armoury 8th December 2025, 01:12 PM
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Views: 6,064
Posted By Ed
Thank you. Didn't have the first one. ...

Thank you. Didn't have the first one.

Anyone have the book?
Forum: European Armoury 8th December 2025, 03:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,064
Posted By Ed
Does anyone have this?

I need like 6 pages from a book entitled
SCOTTISH WEAPONS AND FORTIFICATIONS 1100 - 1800
by CALDWELL, DAVID H

The pages are 437-441 and concern the carriage of Mons Meg.

Can anyone help?...
Forum: European Armoury 5th December 2025, 12:21 PM
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Views: 6,206
Posted By Ed
Better picture of mark

Better picture of mark
Forum: European Armoury 4th December 2025, 02:29 PM
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Views: 6,206
Posted By Ed
A curious cutlass

I got this some time ago and recently took a closer look at it.

Looks like it was knocked together out of sheet metal for the guard. The grip is bone, it appears. The sheath is wood covered with...
Forum: European Armoury 6th November 2025, 03:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 32,994
Posted By Ed
Rather than start a new thread I'll continue on...

Rather than start a new thread I'll continue on with this one so the info is in the same place.

I have not examined my hangers in some time. I had thought that they were German hunting swords. ...
Forum: European Armoury 5th November 2025, 10:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 32,994
Posted By Ed
My hanger grip cap compared with the op Mine...

My hanger grip cap compared with the op

Mine has only a knuckle bow. Very similar to the sword in the op.
Forum: European Armoury 5th November 2025, 02:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,244
Posted By Ed
It looks OK to me but but but fakers are fakers...

It looks OK to me but but but fakers are fakers because they fake.

Any idea as to provenance?
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