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Old 4th November 2023, 05:13 PM   #11
Triarii
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I think we're agreeing that for land and sea service they were initially gentry swords - hence only being seen in more ornate versions in the mid C17th before evolving into more munition quality for sea service. They continue through the late C17th but the pommel style changes and the blades get narrower.

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