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fernando · 18th October 2017, 05:59 PM

Old 24th November 2007, 12:54 AM

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Don F.
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Join Date: Nov 2007

Greetings everyone, I found these swords that may fit into this forum nicely.
I can�t give you any intellectual insights on any of these swords, but what I can give is, some pictures worth a thousand words each. Hope these will help in a small way, in your endeavors to understand early makers marks.

The first sword may be a German export to Turkey; or not.

The second one is an Arab Shamshir with either a locally made blade, or an import, or a battlefield pickup. Don�t know for sure. I know you will probably like this one. It has your running wolf mark.

The last one is an English Mortuary sword with blade manufactured in Solingen. Lets run these babies up the flagpole and see if any body salutes.

Ya, I know, I can�t believe I said that�

Best regards everyone.
Don F
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18th October 2017, 05:59 PM	#44
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,637	Old 24th November 2007, 12:54 AM Posted by: Don F. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Greetings everyone, I found these swords that may fit into this forum nicely. I can�t give you any intellectual insights on any of these swords, but what I can give is, some pictures worth a thousand words each. Hope these will help in a small way, in your endeavors to understand early makers marks. The first sword may be a German export to Turkey; or not. The second one is an Arab Shamshir with either a locally made blade, or an import, or a battlefield pickup. Don�t know for sure. I know you will probably like this one. It has your running wolf mark. The last one is an English Mortuary sword with blade manufactured in Solingen. Lets run these babies up the flagpole and see if any body salutes. Ya, I know, I can�t believe I said that� Best regards everyone. Don F . Attached Images Last edited by fernando; 19th October 2017 at 07:28 PM.