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cornelistromp · 2nd February 2017, 08:04 AM

Hi Mark,

thanks.

btw have you seen this constructed S before in an inscription?

in 1250 the sword type was probably more common, the image of BIG swords with similar pommels can be seen in 13thC manuscripts.

now, however big swords are less common, there are only 5 early medieval swords known having a width of about 7cm. in any case, more than 6cm

re: G22 Durendal
yes that is correct, in an inventory by caspar Bricio made in 1503.
he describes this sword named Joyosa belonging to Roldan

"se dice la joyosa de bel cortar, que fue de Roldan"

best,
jasper

2nd February 2017, 08:04 AM	#5
cornelistromp Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,064	Hi Mark, thanks. btw have you seen this constructed S before in an inscription? in 1250 the sword type was probably more common, the image of BIG swords with similar pommels can be seen in 13thC manuscripts. now, however big swords are less common, there are only 5 early medieval swords known having a width of about 7cm. in any case, more than 6cm re: G22 Durendal yes that is correct, in an inventory by caspar Bricio made in 1503. he describes this sword named Joyosa belonging to Roldan "se dice la joyosa de bel cortar, que fue de Roldan" best, jasper Attached Images Last edited by cornelistromp; 2nd February 2017 at 08:41 AM.