Unknown coat-of-arms dating to the 16th century

[Jean-Marc S.]

Hello,

I found this chroniken dating to the renaissance period. See the coat-of-arms on the flag, which is partly similar to the coat-of-arms etched on the blade of the two-handed sword, dating to the 16th century.

Interesting...

jm

[Matchlock]

Hi Jean-Marc,


This, though obviously flipped horizontally, should be the Royal Arms of England indeed:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Arms_of_England

The heraldic cross with two crossbars - à double traverse - is generally refererred to as croix de Lorraine/croix d'Anjou:

http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croix_de_Lorraine


Best,
Michael

[Jean-Marc S.]

Hi Michael,

You are right !
For information, when I bought this German manufactured two-hand sword, the seller (dealing with antique medieval and renaissance arms and armors) told me he got it in a family living in a castle in Yorkshire, England.

Thanks,

My best,

jm

[Indianajones]

Just a note; on both sides the topsection of the 8 is a coat of arms and the lower a person. We can therefore assume the coat of arms and the person are related.
Question one; would this person (on both sides) be the same? (my guts tells yes, as its on one sword)Q two; Would one of the coat of arms be his 'own' and the other (side) from an established aliance perhaps?? (Single; Fleur de li's ct-o-arms be his own)

[Jean-Marc S.]

Perhaps....

Thanks for the comments.

jm