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Old 19th April 2014, 02:05 PM   #12
fernando
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... I was sounding off about how the uninitiated belittle the patilla functionality. So, in a way, I was off-topic in my zeal to champion the lowly utility grade miquelet..
I perfectly see your point
I am far from being an initiated one but, i have the greatest respect for the patilha system. Actually these locks also had their glorious evolution in Portugal, where some of our master smiths produced the finest examples.
I happen to have a few in my little collection ... not the finest, though


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I have seen a picture of your beautiful furry comrades-no wonder you talk aesthetics.
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