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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th July 2016, 03:30 AM
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Posted By estcrh
In order to understand European and Indo-Persian...

In order to understand European and Indo-Persian riveted mail, the methods of riveting the individual links together needs to be understood. BOTH sides of the mail needs to be seen / photographed as...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th July 2016, 02:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 18,079
Posted By estcrh
Jim, while I am certain that this particular...

Jim, while I am certain that this particular hauberk was not made in Africa I can not rule out entirely that some riveted mail could not have been manufactured in African countries. Currently though...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th July 2016, 09:53 PM
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Posted By estcrh
Here is an L shaped Indian axe that I have, it...

Here is an L shaped Indian axe that I have, it looks like it originally had a spike at the top of the head and maybe some battle scares.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th July 2016, 09:48 PM
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Views: 26,047
Posted By estcrh
The axe tungi axe head could have been made /...

The axe tungi axe head could have been made / mounted in a way that identified the individuals who used them as belonging to a particular tribe.

Here is another unusual example.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th July 2016, 09:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 22,292
Posted By estcrh
To me it looks like an Eastern European sword...

To me it looks like an Eastern European sword based on the Ottoman "pala", the short version of the Ottoman kilij. I would not think it is extremely old, lets see what other people have to say.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th July 2016, 08:19 PM
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Posted By estcrh
Collin, just to be sure, can you take a photo...

Collin, just to be sure, can you take a photo like this one but from the inside so I can see the back side of the links. I want to be sure that these are really round riveted and not wedge shaped...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th July 2016, 05:01 PM
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Views: 18,079
Posted By estcrh
Your hauberk is in very good shape and at 94cm /...

Your hauberk is in very good shape and at 94cm / 37in it must be heavy. If you ever get a chance to weight it that would be very helpful to me. To weigh mine I just use a bathroom scale and weigh...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th July 2016, 04:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 26,047
Posted By estcrh
Here is another two "tungi", the top one is from...

Here is another two "tungi", the top one is from Terri's book, the lower one is mine, it has a very long shaft.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th July 2016, 04:21 PM
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Views: 26,047
Posted By estcrh
I have found this type being called "tungi",...

I have found this type being called "tungi", Indian, mid-19th century, curved iron head; wooden shaft painted with geometrical designs.Illustrated in "Islamic Weapons - Maghrib to Moghul" di Anthony...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th July 2016, 04:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 26,047
Posted By estcrh
Here are some examples from Junagarh Fort Museum,...

Here are some examples from Junagarh Fort Museum, India.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th July 2016, 03:56 PM
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Views: 26,047
Posted By estcrh
Charles, as you pointed out to me the one I saw...

Charles, as you pointed out to me the one I saw was not the one you now own, I should have looked closer. Here is the one I mentioned.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th July 2016, 02:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 19,988
Posted By estcrh
From what 0liver wrote he seems to be suggesting...

From what 0liver wrote he seems to be suggesting that the blade may have originally been a yatagan that was shortened, I do not think he meant that the hilt was a yatagan hilt, just the blade, at...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th July 2016, 02:02 AM
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Views: 26,047
Posted By estcrh
A plain one of the same type.

A plain one of the same type.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th July 2016, 02:00 AM
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Views: 18,079
Posted By estcrh
Ibrahiim, I can guarantee that this hauberk is...

Ibrahiim, I can guarantee that this hauberk is not African, could be Ottoman Circassian.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th July 2016, 07:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 26,047
Posted By estcrh
Indian axe, the very heavy steel head inlaid with...

Indian axe, the very heavy steel head inlaid with brass and silver designs, the wooden haft reinforced with steel along its length and with applied brass rosettes.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th July 2016, 03:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 18,079
Posted By estcrh
Colin, if it is riveted it is not African, it may...

Colin, if it is riveted it is not African, it may have ended up there but it almost certainly made elsewere. Can you post some large photos of the links both front side and back (not to close)?
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th July 2016, 08:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 26,047
Posted By estcrh
Charles, I m glad I did not bid against you, I...

Charles, I m glad I did not bid against you, I have a similar one and decided to hold off. Not a commonly seen style.

George Stone shows some interesting axe variations in his book.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2016, 10:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,391
Posted By estcrh
Are these particular type of spears (Caucasian...

Are these particular type of spears (Caucasian Qama blade) Bedouin or was their use more wide spread?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2016, 09:59 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 55,527
Posted By estcrh
Amazing workmanship!!

Amazing workmanship!!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2016, 10:33 AM
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Views: 13,391
Posted By estcrh
Good find, an excellent example.

Good find, an excellent example.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th June 2016, 07:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 25,390
Posted By estcrh
Once again a very nice yatagan with intact...

Once again a very nice yatagan with intact inscription. I looked all over trying to find a similar one but no luck so far, the monster head on the sabbard tip says Balkans to me but were exactly is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th June 2016, 02:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 19,035
Posted By estcrh
Gavin, in the US most roofs are covered with...

Gavin, in the US most roofs are covered with sheets of plywood or something similar, then asphalt tile or some other type of roofing is nailed / stapled to the wood underneath, not much access to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th June 2016, 10:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 19,035
Posted By estcrh
Gavin, great sign, not sure about the roof, maybe...

Gavin, great sign, not sure about the roof, maybe roofs down under are different than in the states.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th June 2016, 03:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 19,035
Posted By estcrh
Camaras, motion sensor security lights and signs...

Camaras, motion sensor security lights and signs are a good deterrent, you can buy security company signs and have warning signs made to order, cameras do not have to work you can buy dummy cameras...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th June 2016, 03:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 19,035
Posted By estcrh
Window bars are not very expensive and they work...

Window bars are not very expensive and they work quite well, on rooms with only one entrance the bars need to be hinged and able to be locked so that incase of a fire or other emergency you can open...
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