19th September 2023, 12:25 PM
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Location: Zagreb, Croatia
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Originally Posted by Reventlov
You're welcome. 
One common inscription is the bible verse Luke IV:30, Iesus autem transiens per medium illorum ibat ("Jesus passed through their midst and went on his way"). This can be seen on many items, including armour, weapons, and jewelry, because it was believed to be a protective charm. You can see portions of this phrase on two of the pieces Leonymus shared. The inscription on his cuisse does seem to be nonsense though, and purely decorative. |
Can you remember where the single strip from the picture is from? Thanks!
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Nvm, found it...
Last edited by LeonymusBosch; 20th September 2023 at 09:38 AM.
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