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Forum: European Armoury 1st October 2019, 06:17 PM
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Views: 14,023
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Yes it’s sad that some of these venerable Italian...

Yes it’s sad that some of these venerable Italian sword smiths disappeared despite the high quality of their work. As was previously suggested, the fragmentation of the states on the Italian...
Forum: European Armoury 28th September 2019, 05:16 PM
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Views: 20,970
Posted By Victrix
See attached

See attached
Forum: European Armoury 28th September 2019, 05:07 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 111,580
Posted By Victrix
The link mentions Polish sources suggesting...

The link mentions Polish sources suggesting Russian exports of captured Polish swords produced in Italy and Styria to the Caucasus and Central Asia. Possibly another source of these Firengi (i.e....
Forum: European Armoury 25th September 2019, 09:47 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 111,580
Posted By Victrix
Jim, I apologize for letting the thread off a...

Jim, I apologize for letting the thread off a tangent here but I think Fringia and its variations is the same thing as Firangi which comes from Franji. I understand Arabic is a phonetic language, it...
Forum: European Armoury 25th September 2019, 02:59 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 111,580
Posted By Victrix
For those who are interested in the history of...

For those who are interested in the history of the time from different view points I can highly recommend Amin Maalouf’s The Crusades through Arab Eyes [2004] which uses contemporary Arab chronicles...
Forum: European Armoury 25th September 2019, 02:37 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 111,580
Posted By Victrix
Absolutely. It all depends on the context.

Absolutely. It all depends on the context.
Forum: European Armoury 24th September 2019, 10:08 PM
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Posted By Victrix
I’m pretty sure “firangi” means Frank or...

I’m pretty sure “firangi” means Frank or Frankish, Jim. This term is used for Western Europeans since crusader days when muslims did not distinguish much between European nationalities. When I went...
Forum: European Armoury 23rd September 2019, 08:46 PM
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Views: 111,580
Posted By Victrix
Jens, It’s absolutely fascinating that sword...

Jens,

It’s absolutely fascinating that sword or at least blade making in old days tend to be concentrated to locations with iron, wood and water. Also, in the area of the alps sword making is an...
Forum: European Armoury 21st September 2019, 11:24 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 111,580
Posted By Victrix
Great thread! As far as I’m aware the Venice...

Great thread! As far as I’m aware the Venice arsenal marks would be either a C.X. for Consiglio dei Dieci or the Lion of St. Mark. So it seems to me that the twig mark must be an identifier of origin...
Forum: European Armoury 19th September 2019, 09:55 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 111,580
Posted By Victrix
Yes interesting with two-handed hilt. May we have...

Yes interesting with two-handed hilt. May we have measurements, please?
Forum: European Armoury 8th September 2019, 09:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,179
Posted By Victrix
Just some additional interesting pics I found on...

Just some additional interesting pics I found on the subject.

Seems most pikemen’s breast plates were not shot proof marked. Presumably they were mainly for protection from enemy pikes and...
Forum: European Armoury 8th September 2019, 01:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,179
Posted By Victrix
Is this breastplate an excavated find? It seems...

Is this breastplate an excavated find? It seems to have quite deep pitting all over on the front and the shape is a bit unclear. Interesting to see the strap fastenings as this gives an idea how the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th September 2019, 03:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 26,684
Posted By Victrix
For me personally the blade of the sword is the...

For me personally the blade of the sword is the most important thing without doubt, but then I collect pre-19thC swords. I love if they have fullers, makers’ marks, inscriptions, etc. The grip and...
Forum: European Armoury 3rd September 2019, 07:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,281
Posted By Victrix
Thumbs up By hook or Snook. I think you have been poleaxed,...

By hook or Snook. I think you have been poleaxed, Sir! :D

Just kidding. Couldn’t help wabbiting a bit... :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th August 2019, 10:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,327
Posted By Victrix
There are lots of Filipinos in Philippines of...

There are lots of Filipinos in Philippines of pre-WWII Japanese descent.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th August 2019, 11:10 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 232,291
Posted By Victrix
Thank you, Jim. Fascinating how there has always...

Thank you, Jim. Fascinating how there has always been trade, transfer of knowledge for local manufacturing, and loan words, etc. Nothing new under the sun...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th August 2019, 06:15 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 232,291
Posted By Victrix
What about the barrels? Where did they come from?...

What about the barrels? Where did they come from? I understand they were mainly Ottoman (Turkey?) produced? Arguably the barrels are the most important because they have to be very strong and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th August 2019, 11:43 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 232,291
Posted By Victrix
Glad you liked the article Jim. The last rifle I...

Glad you liked the article Jim. The last rifle I thought looked rather similar to yours. The EIC flintlocks have a charm of their own I must admit.

Here is another photo of some Afghan tribesmen.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th August 2019, 11:39 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 232,291
Posted By Victrix
Interesting rifle Jim! These Jezails are quite...

Interesting rifle Jim! These Jezails are quite exotic and were produced all over I think. And many parts were likely replaced during their lifetime.

I found this article useful when researching my...
Forum: European Armoury 31st July 2019, 09:33 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 66,955
Posted By Victrix
Kalmar Castle has origins from the 12thC and is...

Kalmar Castle has origins from the 12thC and is situated on Sweden’s Baltic coast. There were a lot of Germans living there and I think it was a Hanseatic city at some time? The castle was expanded...
Forum: European Armoury 30th July 2019, 06:48 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 66,955
Posted By Victrix
I recently visted Kalmar Castle on the East coast...

I recently visted Kalmar Castle on the East coast of Sweden and spotted this decoration in the ceiling, depicting a medieval wild boar hunt with the use of boar spears.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st July 2019, 03:59 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 145,818
Posted By Victrix
Yes it may work by car. I understand the Italian...

Yes it may work by car. I understand the Italian authorities require permits to export antiques outside of Italy, whether it’s within the EU or not. Apparently it takes a long time acquiring these...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st July 2019, 02:16 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 145,818
Posted By Victrix
I think it will be tricky to try and take it out...

I think it will be tricky to try and take it out through Italian customs yourself? It took months to get my rapier sent to me and I understand it was due to Italian customs, or possibly the...
Forum: European Armoury 19th July 2019, 10:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,228
Posted By Victrix
Presumably iron heads were used against armoured...

Presumably iron heads were used against armoured opponents for the penetrating capabilities. For hunting purposes and against unarmoured opponents other cheaper material iron heads may have been...
Forum: European Armoury 18th July 2019, 11:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 56,977
Posted By Victrix
I’m no expert on heraldry but the attached seems...

I’m no expert on heraldry but the attached seems to suggest that the coat of arms is that of a count (crown with pearls at the peaks). The shield itself, or rather its embellishments, looks somewhat...
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