Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st October 2013, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 36,146
Indo Persian Axe
I have just had another thought..................if there are such things as parade axes, are there also Parade spears/lances, parade swords, Parade daggers, Parade shields, parade polearms?
I am...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st October 2013, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 36,146
Indo Persian Axe
Horsa,
thank you for your assistance, much valued. I have just increased my store of knowledge.
Best,
Brian
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th September 2013, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 36,146
Indo Persian Axe
Greetings to you, Ibrahiim,
Thank you for your prompt and helpful reply. You have convinced me that my axe is indeed a parade axe. Your references are most impressive.
It seems that the main...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th September 2013, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 36,146
Indo Persian Axe
Gentlemen,
Thank you for your input, I am always looking for new information, with the hope of increasing my small store of knowledge.
As regards the assertion that this axe is a "Parade" axe, I do...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th September 2013, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 36,146
Indo Persian Battle Axe
Greetings to all,
Here is another recent purchase, being acquired from a reputable dealer in the UK. Described as Indo Persian from the 18th century. There is some slight damage to the blades,...
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Forum: European Armoury
27th September 2013, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,609
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Forum: European Armoury
26th September 2013, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,609
Musket for ID
Herewith a picture of the whole item; I managed to resize a photo which I already had.
Brian
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Forum: European Armoury
26th September 2013, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,609
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Forum: European Armoury
25th September 2013, 01:48 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,609
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Forum: European Armoury
25th September 2013, 01:43 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,609
Musket for I D
Greetings to all,
My latest purchase is this musket, described by the seller as "16 mm smoothbore sporting musket which has been converted from flintlock. Made for a left handed person, having the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th July 2013, 12:25 AM
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Replies: 1
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Masai Knife/Sword
Greetings to all,
My latest purchase, from a reputable Auction House, is this long knife/short sword, catalogued as a Masai knife. It came with a belt with cartridge loops, so I assume that the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th July 2013, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 11,054
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th July 2013, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 11,054
yataghan for comment
Greetings to all,
My most recent purchase is this Yataghan, or at least I THINK it is a Yataghan, my knowledge is exceeded by my enthusiasm. Any advice about origin, etc, will be appreciated. I...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th June 2013, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 15,804
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th June 2013, 12:07 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 15,804
Burmese Priest Knife?
Greetings to all,
My most recent purchase is this long knife/short sword. The seller bought it at auction, the catalogue description was "Priest's knife". I used this Site's search function and...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th March 2013, 11:01 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 9,497
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th March 2013, 01:57 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 9,497
Indian Cobra Sword
Hi all,
Here are pics of my latest purchase. With exchange rate differences, and Customs duties, it cost me a bundle. But I like it.
Probably not so good for thrusting, as the weight is towards the...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
11th February 2013, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,435
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th February 2013, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,706
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
9th February 2013, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,435
Keris for ID and comment
Good Morning/Evening to all,
I have just purchased this Keris, has the appearance of age and has a nice pattern on the blade. My ignorance of Keris' is vast and so I shall be pleased if anyone can...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th February 2013, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,706
Brass Mystery Knife
Good Morning/Evening to all,
This brass knife is not mine, posting on behalf of a friend. Not sharp, useless as a weapon, maybe a fancy letter opener? Or ceremonial? Is anyone able to identify the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th January 2013, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,599
Thank you for the replies.
I now have a...
Thank you for the replies.
I now have a translation of the inscription, which is great.
I also now know that the knife is either a Pesh Kabz, a Charay or a Choora.
All of the above is more than I...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th January 2013, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,599
Knife for ID
Hi all,
Here is a recent purchase. The seller thought that it is Indo-Persian in origin.
Can anyone identify it?
Thanks in advance.
Brian
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st December 2012, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 37,631
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th December 2012, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 13,229
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