Has anyone seen anything similar to this sword?

Dmitry · 23rd June 2011, 04:10 PM

The script may resemble the runic characters, but in a way of imitation. I don't think there is any meaning to them in the conventional sense, i.e. these are not abbreviations of anything in the Western vernacular. In other words, they have nothing to do with the abbreviated inscriptions on the Viking period swords, in my opinion.
Here's an additional shot of the blade.
Ceremonial/secret society vestment purpose might be the answer, among other things. The script may represent a societal code of some sort.

fearn · 23rd June 2011, 04:27 PM

I've been poking around in omniglot, which has a number of scripts. I tend to agree that it's magical writing, but I don't know the system. The closest I've been able to find is the "angelic script", but it's not a match.

I suspect it's someone's magical/ritual item. It may have a masonic connection, but I'm not very confident of that, either.

My 0.00002 cents,

F

23rd June 2011, 04:10 PM	#1
Dmitry Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 607	The script may resemble the runic characters, but in a way of imitation. I don't think there is any meaning to them in the conventional sense, i.e. these are not abbreviations of anything in the Western vernacular. In other words, they have nothing to do with the abbreviated inscriptions on the Viking period swords, in my opinion. Here's an additional shot of the blade. Ceremonial/secret society vestment purpose might be the answer, among other things. The script may represent a societal code of some sort. Attached Images

23rd June 2011, 04:27 PM	#2
fearn Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,247	I've been poking around in omniglot, which has a number of scripts. I tend to agree that it's magical writing, but I don't know the system. The closest I've been able to find is the "angelic script", but it's not a match. I suspect it's someone's magical/ritual item. It may have a masonic connection, but I'm not very confident of that, either. My 0.00002 cents, F