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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st May 2013, 03:33 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 313
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Jim McDougall
Thank you Stu, actually we are in Dallas and the...Thank you Stu, actually we are in Dallas and the tornados several days ago just missed us, those in Oklahoma are actually where we were headed. We have warnings again for tomorrow, but we will roll... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th May 2013, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 313
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Jim McDougall
Nice example which I recall from a couple of...Nice example which I recall from a couple of years ago. These swords from Yemen seem to, in my opinion, be ersatz weapons which were refurbished for tribal use in these regions during the... |
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Forum: European Armoury
17th May 2013, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 309
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Jim McDougall
Good catch Mark on the associations with cherubs...Good catch Mark on the associations with cherubs on the hilts and thier occurrence on tombstones and the 'memento mori' theme. Interestingly one of these type hangers with cherub faces and an... |
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Forum: European Armoury
17th May 2013, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 364
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Jim McDougall
Absolutely perfectly explained Nando!
The Toledo...Absolutely perfectly explained Nando! The Toledo reputation long established had remained, while the Castilian economy was in virtual collapse in the 17th and well through 18th. The German smiths,... |
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Forum: European Armoury
20th April 2013, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 437
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Jim McDougall
Nicely done Cerjak,
I have discovered that these...Nicely done Cerjak, I have discovered that these type pommels are seen on French smallswords for officers as early as 1750s and the 'four slot' guards are seen on British cavalry swords and hangers... |
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Forum: European Armoury
20th April 2013, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 437
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Jim McDougall
Good point Norman, this blade does appear to be a...Good point Norman, this blade does appear to be a backsword blade, and with its general profile seems like British cavalry swords of the period. I think the 'spadroon' blades are quite similar.... |
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Forum: European Armoury
19th April 2013, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 437
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Jim McDougall
Norman is spot on, and the spirally gadrooned...Norman is spot on, and the spirally gadrooned pommel w/capstan is in form of British and often colonial hangers (probably officers) of this period. The fact that it is indeed in remnant or comparable... |
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Forum: European Armoury
18th April 2013, 02:43 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 205
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Jim McDougall
These striated shell guards are similar in style...These striated shell guards are similar in style to espada anchas (Spanish colonial swords in the Americas) which have been provenanced to Brazil mid 19th century. The belt hook is also a... |
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Forum: European Armoury
14th April 2013, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 329
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Jim McDougall
Fernando, absolutely elegant piece, beautifully...Fernando, absolutely elegant piece, beautifully written description!!! I really like the way you add this kind of dimension and historical insight along with the great images of this sword, and I... |
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Forum: European Armoury
10th April 2013, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 452
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Jim McDougall
LOL! Chris, thats priceless!!! :)
Good call...LOL! Chris, thats priceless!!! :) Good call Alan, I had completely forgotten about the British M1908, and that would nicely explain the MOLE stamp in that location, though most of these I have seen... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th April 2013, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 312
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Jim McDougall
Actually this is a perfect example of the...Actually this is a perfect example of the profound influence of these earlier yataghan blades in the advent of the 'flyssa' with the Kabyles. Although the Kabyles remained autonomous from the... |
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Forum: European Armoury
10th April 2013, 01:43 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 452
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Jim McDougall
Chris, thank you so much for the kind note!!! :)...Chris, thank you so much for the kind note!!! :) Saw the Winnebago light, but you guys already nailed this one. I think I recall the swords of the world or whatever it was, think it was a guy in... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th April 2013, 04:37 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 352
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Jim McDougall
Me too Dave :)!!
As observed this is a...Me too Dave :)!! As observed this is a traditional Mandingo sabre which typically seem situated in regions in Mali, but of course could reach into many contiguous areas (map of 1906 attached). I was... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st April 2013, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 3,066
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Jim McDougall
I wanted to bring this outstanding example and...I wanted to bring this outstanding example and discussion back to the top as I think the 'conundrum' remained unresolved concerning why this unusual kaskara had a backsword (SE) blade. The unusual... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th March 2013, 04:05 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 543
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Jim McDougall
Rick, Im really glad I could help, and of course...Rick, Im really glad I could help, and of course I dont mind your using my comments :) actually I do the same thing from many of the informative posts here and keep updating my notes. Here we're all... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th March 2013, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 401
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Jim McDougall
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th March 2013, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 491
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Jim McDougall
Charles that is a spot on assessment of Robert...Charles that is a spot on assessment of Robert Elgoods "Hindu Arms and Ritual" , and it is indeed 'fresher' because he has taken an approach to 'understanding' these arms rather than simply... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th March 2013, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 491
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Jim McDougall
Thanks very much Charles! :)
Well said on...Thanks very much Charles! :) Well said on Stone!!! How the heck could I forget the 'cornerstone' of every arms library! |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th March 2013, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 491
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Jim McDougall
Hi Neil,
Its good to hear of your interest in...Hi Neil, Its good to hear of your interest in the swords of India, one of the most fascinating fields of ethnographic weapons, and expectedly, probably one of the most complex. It would be good to... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th March 2013, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 478
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Jim McDougall
Absolutely Apostolos! and looking forward to your...Absolutely Apostolos! and looking forward to your input with our common interests. As I indicated, please feel free to contact me through private message anytime. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th March 2013, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 543
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Jim McDougall
Ricky, this is an extremely nice example of an...Ricky, this is an extremely nice example of an Afghan paluoar, and the decorative features of the hilt reflect well established motif of the sabres of Northwest India. The scabbards are typically... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th March 2013, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 478
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Jim McDougall
Apostolos,
As has been suggested, you can use...Apostolos, As has been suggested, you can use the search bar on the top line of this page header and simply enter 'Khevsur'. These has been discussed significantly over the past 15 years, and I know... |
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Forum: European Armoury
24th March 2013, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 685
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Jim McDougall
Hi Paul,
Thank you so much for your follow up on...Hi Paul, Thank you so much for your follow up on this interesting item, and I very much appreciate you keeping us posted. It is very kind of you to share this information and most useful as this... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th March 2013, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 317
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Jim McDougall
Can you guys elaborate more on 'lap welds'? Are...Can you guys elaborate more on 'lap welds'? Are these typically used in repair circumstances or would they have been used in primary construction of blades as well? I can only think of an instance in... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd March 2013, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 590
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Jim McDougall
I very much agree, most of what I have seen...I very much agree, most of what I have seen written on 'sword breakers' is largely hyperbole, and Egerton Castle noted that most of these toothed type daggers in Europe were imaginatively presumed... |
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