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					Originally Posted by cornelistromp
					
				 
				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. 
			
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 That's a great illustration of this type of blade. 
Good question about the form of the letter S... I cannot recall having seen such a form before, but would have to start inspecting photos to say for sure. I'll write you if I ever come across one... A form that is not uncommon is the S written as two separate opposing arcs, something like "CƆ", so in principle at least there is no problem with letters made of separate segments.