bardiche

[Victrix]

I think the coat of arms is a city rather than canton. Berlin (see pic) is a long shot. Does the mark show half a bear and water? The EVA lead is also a conundrum. By the way, the letter V does not exist in the Russian alphabet so the origin must be further West.

[MacCathain]

I'd say that's a lion with a long, serpentine tongue. . . much like those found in heraldic devices. I don't think heraldic bears are often depicted with their tongues lolling out of their mouths.

A closer shot of the stamp, with some judicious side lighting, might help.

[bvieira]

Originally Posted by Victrix

I think the coat of arms is a city rather than canton. Berlin (see pic) is a long shot. Does the mark show half a bear and water? The EVA lead is also a conundrum. By the way, the letter V does not exist in the Russian alphabet so the origin must be further West.

Yes there is water in the logo, straight lines and water bellow.

[bvieira]

I think Victrix is right (thanks for giving the right direction) this coat of arms has something to do with Berlin, the bear and the castles represent berlin for sure, now there is aditional lines and water an ofcourse the letters.

From my personal exprience with old weapons, this weapon is big (too big to go anywhere with it, the "portable" bardiche's are much more small and light, i know because i have one too ), it's the kind of weapon that remains in a castle or palace to protect it from intrusion, maybe one the polearm's of some palace guard ? maybe the coat of arms is a representation of some military force/guard or a family related to berlin ?