Smallswords, why the terms pillow and mourning swords?

Dmitry · 6th August 2010, 04:55 AM

Here's a sword from my collection, ca.1660, that would be called a pillow sword by some, or a town sword my yours truly.
Sword is feather-weight. Even in this condition one can see that the quality of the cast and hand-chased steel hilt is quite good. Blade is inscribed on both sides, one side worn more than the other. It reads something like NULLA LA ...BELLO. Blade is 69.5 cm.
Any help with reading the inscription would be greatly appreciated, of course.

6th August 2010, 04:55 AM	#6
Dmitry Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 607	Here's a sword from my collection, ca.1660, that would be called a pillow sword by some, or a town sword my yours truly. Sword is feather-weight. Even in this condition one can see that the quality of the cast and hand-chased steel hilt is quite good. Blade is inscribed on both sides, one side worn more than the other. It reads something like NULLA LA ...BELLO. Blade is 69.5 cm. Any help with reading the inscription would be greatly appreciated, of course. Attached Images