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fernando · 4th September 2015, 11:48 AM

Shame on me, ulfberth; i let this one go without even admiring such excelent example

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Take my guess as it being Spanish; above all, because of that motif on the sail guard that seems to be intended to depict the famous shell (scallop) symbol of Santiago (Saint James).
I am only surprised that such unique quality dagger has no maker's mark (symbol) on the ricasso.

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4th September 2015, 11:48 AM	#4
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,642	Shame on me, ulfberth; i let this one go without even admiring such excelent example . Take my guess as it being Spanish; above all, because of that motif on the sail guard that seems to be intended to depict the famous shell (scallop) symbol of Santiago (Saint James). I am only surprised that such unique quality dagger has no maker's mark (symbol) on the ricasso. . Attached Images Last edited by fernando; 4th September 2015 at 12:18 PM.