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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th December 2005, 07:13 PM
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Posted By Aqtai
I think there are few doubts about the Krug. Not...

I think there are few doubts about the Krug. Not only did the Ottomans make extensive use of krugs themselves, but after the Ottomans conquered the Mamluk Sultanate in 1517, they carted huge amounts...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th December 2005, 04:15 PM
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Posted By Aqtai
Hi Ahriman, welcome back! :) Nice work on...

Hi Ahriman, welcome back! :)

Nice work on that vambrace.

Helmets of the type you described were used in India from the 16th-19th century (and probably a lot earlier).

Here's one from the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th November 2005, 04:46 PM
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Posted By Aqtai
They are very similar to Mamluk tabars. ...

They are very similar to Mamluk tabars.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y110/Nephtys/Weapons/MamlukAxe1495-98.jpg
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th November 2005, 12:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,170
Posted By Aqtai
I'm afraid I can't offer much help with primary...

I'm afraid I can't offer much help with primary source material, I'm usually quite happy with secondary sources. :)

Such as:
H.E. Mayer's "The Crusades"; S. Runciman's "A History of the Crusades"...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th November 2005, 01:01 PM
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Views: 9,170
Posted By Aqtai
1200 AD is between the 3rd and 4th Crusades....

1200 AD is between the 3rd and 4th Crusades. Clothing for this period might be more problematic, although there are a number of reenactment groups who deal with day-to-day life as well as weapons and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th November 2005, 08:06 PM
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Views: 9,170
Posted By Aqtai
Smile This seems to be a popular subject on another...

This seems to be a popular subject on another forum at present. try here:
http://www.myarmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=4427&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

And here:...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th November 2005, 12:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 16,077
Posted By Aqtai
This sword is attributed to the Mamluk Sultan...

This sword is attributed to the Mamluk Sultan El-Adel Tumanbay and is dated 1501 AD. The sword is of "kilij" type and is in the Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo, although I have never actually seen...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th November 2005, 06:16 PM
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Views: 6,312
Posted By Aqtai
That's a big one. How much does it weigh? :)

That's a big one. How much does it weigh? :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th November 2005, 03:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,129
Posted By Aqtai
I think I saw that book years ago in the library...

I think I saw that book years ago in the library of the Faculty of Archaeology at cairo University. :)

What's the Author's full name BTW?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th November 2005, 08:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,735
Posted By Aqtai
I doubt it's Iranian or Indian, have seen quite a...

I doubt it's Iranian or Indian, have seen quite a few dhals and sipars, the style of decoration is very different.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th November 2005, 06:16 PM
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Views: 9,735
Posted By Aqtai
Interesting, I don't think I've seen an Aceh...

Interesting, I don't think I've seen an Aceh shield before. Is it a ceremonial piece or were these shields actually used in combat?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd November 2005, 11:17 PM
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Views: 9,735
Posted By Aqtai
Interesting piece. the style of decoration is...

Interesting piece. the style of decoration is very different to Indian dhals and Iranian Sipars. I won't even try and guess where it's from originally. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd November 2005, 02:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,194
Posted By Aqtai
Smile I know that real dhals, in order to be used,...

I know that real dhals, in order to be used, would have a lining on the back and a square "cushion" in the centre as well as handles/straps. I'm not sure how they were attached though, presumably...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th October 2005, 07:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,408
Posted By Aqtai
I stand corrected. :D I tend to buy books...

I stand corrected. :D

I tend to buy books from abebooks.com, they can get almost anything, although they can be very pricey.

Edit: The Polish book was "Persian Arms And Armour of the 16th-19th...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th October 2005, 04:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,408
Posted By Aqtai
H. R. Robinson's "Oriental Armour", while...

H. R. Robinson's "Oriental Armour", while somewhat dated, is still excellent value for money.

I also found a nice Polish book, which also has captions in English, on Indo-Persian arms and Armour....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th October 2005, 12:57 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 84,490
Posted By Aqtai
Nice pics Fernando. :) The arabesque...

Nice pics Fernando. :)

The arabesque decoration is a bit "neutral" though, i.e. it doesn't look specifically Islamic. Do you have any more info about this fine weapon?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th October 2005, 11:51 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 173,721
Posted By Aqtai
This makes sense to me. Many of the best Ottoman...

This makes sense to me. Many of the best Ottoman troops in the 18th and early 19th century were "irregular" units who used their own traditional weapons and clothing. I wouldn't be surbrised if Laz...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th October 2005, 11:26 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 92,022
Posted By Aqtai
I also saw that picture in the crossbow topic. I...

I also saw that picture in the crossbow topic. I guess I've just learned something new. I know nothing though about how Oriental and Islamic swords were used. I know India has got a rather elaborate...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th October 2005, 11:12 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 84,490
Posted By Aqtai
I got David Nicolle's "Acre 1291" last week, I...

I got David Nicolle's "Acre 1291" last week, I was flicking through it today, when I found this:

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/5576/mamlukglassflaskbritishmuseum0.jpg

According to the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd October 2005, 05:53 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 92,022
Posted By Aqtai
I'm afraid the book doesn't tell me if the links...

I'm afraid the book doesn't tell me if the links are rivetted or not. But from what I've read almost all Indian mail made before 1750 AD used rivetted links.



I'm not so sure about that....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st October 2005, 12:43 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 92,022
Posted By Aqtai
Ahriman, I've just found another mail and plate...

Ahriman, I've just found another mail and plate vambrace for you. This one is from Robert Elgood's "Hindu Arms and Ritual"....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th September 2005, 04:58 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 92,022
Posted By Aqtai
In that case, AFAIK the mamluks never developped...

In that case, AFAIK the mamluks never developped half-swording.

The mamluks fought as horse-archers/heavy cavalry. they would soften up their enemies from a distance using composite bows on...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th September 2005, 11:40 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 92,022
Posted By Aqtai
If mamluks took part in the fighting in the...

If mamluks took part in the fighting in the 1500s, they may have come up against Portuguese officers wearing full plate armour, but I doubt it as naval warfare is different, how many guys in full...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th September 2005, 11:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,286
Posted By Aqtai
I got my first tulwar a few weeks ago and i'm...

I got my first tulwar a few weeks ago and i'm very pleased with it. A triple fullered blade sounds very interesting, it's a pity the sword has been so badly abused though. I agree with the statement...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th September 2005, 12:10 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 92,022
Posted By Aqtai
The mamluks were a fascinating bunch. They were a...

The mamluks were a fascinating bunch. They were a caste of warrior-slaves, originally Turkish but later Circassian from the Caucasus, who ruled over Egypt, Syria, Arabia and parts of Asia minor from...
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