Hello All,
A revised and printable pdf version of the initial thread has been posted on the Ethnographic Arms & Armour Geographical Index, Africa along with similar enhanced versions of the Fullers and Cross-guards monographs. Here's the link:
http://www.vikingsword.com/ethsword/...lver_dress.pdf
The new version incorporates comments by Forum members and other materials including an enlarged Pommels section and a commentary on the "Dotted Cross" in relation to the Stars & Comets section.
Thanks to Forum members for their inputs, comments and the use of images from their collections.
Special thanks to Ian Greaves for editing and presenting my initial work suitable for Forum viewing.
Extra special thanks to Lee Jones for additional inputs and for editing and formatting the material into a printable pdf document.
Best regards,
Ed