Forum: European Armoury
18th July 2012, 05:10 AM
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Forum: European Armoury
18th July 2012, 05:07 AM
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Replies: 13
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Forum: European Armoury
18th July 2012, 05:04 AM
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Replies: 13
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Visit to Museo Civico Medievale, Bologna
On June 22nd of this year I had the opportunity to visit the Museo Civico Medievale in Bologna, Italy. In this thread I'll share 28 of the photos. Let me know if want any other close-ups; I have...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th July 2012, 03:56 AM
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Replies: 21
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Golf club bag
I once brought a very nice Austrian saber back from Germany. I had been carrying it around in a "travel" golf club bag during my tour of Europe. The Lufthansa agent at first was adamant that I...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th July 2012, 03:38 AM
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Replies: 15
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Inspiring!
Just when I was beginning to lose hope of treasure on eBay! Congratulations
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th June 2012, 11:17 PM
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Replies: 13
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Florence/Firenze armories or shops?
I am in Florence, Italy for a few days. Does any know of any collections to view, and/or shops to visit?
I have some pictures from an armory in Milan that I will post as soon as possible....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th June 2012, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 12
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Maps
I strongly endorse this idea. At the very least, including relevant maps in threads when available. An interactive map could be made using Google maps or Google Earth. I have thought of starting...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th June 2012, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 33
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Desert Wallah
Hi Dom,
"Desert Wallah" is a pejorative name for British high society men who would have an "adventurous" visit to British empire territorities in N. Africa. The term was used by local British...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th June 2012, 02:56 AM
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Replies: 4
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th June 2012, 02:11 AM
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Replies: 33
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More flyssas
Here are three other flyssas in my collection for comparison.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th June 2012, 01:59 AM
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Replies: 33
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Flyssa, for comparison
Here is a large (24 inches) curved flyssa with a hilt similar to the one posted by Dom. I had been thinking of this as a nimcha… It, along with the small jimbaya, are shown being worn by a "desert...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th June 2012, 01:39 AM
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Replies: 9
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Katipunan Officer's Dagger
For comparison, here is a very similar knife in my collection, a Katipunan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katipunan) Officer's Dagger, probably from the Batangas region of the Philippines, circa...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th May 2012, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 35
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Incredible
I love this kris! "Robotic" or not, it certainly exudes strength. Thanks for sharing.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th April 2012, 11:48 PM
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Replies: 1
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Circassian Sword Tricks
Interesting video in which one can see kama/kindjal and shaska and perhaps other weapons in mock fights and demonstrations.
Circassian Sword Tricks (YouTube) (http://youtu.be/UVPFDuI5zs0)
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th April 2012, 04:12 AM
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Replies: 23
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very nice!
Gorgeous display. Great ideas! Thanks for posting the pictures.
- D
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th April 2012, 04:03 AM
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Replies: 248
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My Jamdhar Katari
Very interesting thread! For comparison, here is the Jamdhar Katari in my collection.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th April 2012, 11:34 PM
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Replies: 6
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Nice Pamor
I believe the pamor of this blade is "adeg", with the virtue of protection against black magic. Below is a photo of adeg pamor. Someone in the Keris forum might have more/different information...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st April 2012, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 546
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st April 2012, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 546
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st April 2012, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 546
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Coorg
1. Pichangatti worn in front, AyudhaKathi (Ayuda Katy) strapped to the back
2. Coorg men displaying their AyudhaKathi
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st April 2012, 07:01 AM
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Replies: 546
Views: 3,287,403
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st April 2012, 06:58 AM
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Replies: 546
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st April 2012, 06:51 AM
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Replies: 546
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st April 2012, 06:45 AM
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Replies: 546
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Ilongot Warrior
Ilongot Warrior
Source: Smithsonian image 96-10963, found in "Form and Splendor" p168
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st April 2012, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 546
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