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fernando · 18th October 2017, 06:00 PM

Old 24th November 2007, 06:09 PM

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Jeff D
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How about the more obvious 'ME FECIT'. This goes back to the 9-10th century and I think is still used today. We all know it means 'Made Me' . Did it have any other significance, such as superstitious/magical, quality or indicate maker master qualification?
What language is it? A lower German dialect? I don't think it is Latin.

Jeff
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18th October 2017, 06:00 PM	#45
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,638	Old 24th November 2007, 06:09 PM Posted by: Jeff D Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: B.C. Canada How about the more obvious 'ME FECIT'. This goes back to the 9-10th century and I think is still used today. We all know it means 'Made Me' . Did it have any other significance, such as superstitious/magical, quality or indicate maker master qualification? What language is it? A lower German dialect? I don't think it is Latin. Jeff . Last edited by fernando; 19th October 2017 at 07:29 PM.