Heraldic blazon from a Medieval sword for ID

Cerjak · 15th February 2014, 08:15 PM

IHS ancient form
An ancient depiction of the first three letters (iota ι, eta η, sigma σ) of the Greek spelling of Jesus (Ιησούς). The bar above the eta denotes 'abbreviation'.

Cerjak · 16th February 2014, 07:58 AM

IHS modern form
A modern depiction of the first three letters (iota ι, eta η·, sigma σ‚) of the Greek spelling of Jesus (Ιησούς). The bar above the eta denotes 'abbreviation'.

cornelistromp · 17th February 2014, 07:31 AM

hi Jean-Luc,

beautiful sword

in western christianity the meaning of IHS is Iesus Hominum Salvator ("Jesus, Savior of men" in Latin).
the first use of IHS in English Literature dates from the early 14thC .
herewith an example of a Pavese with IHS

best,
Jasper

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 17th February 2014, 05:41 PM

Salaams All.. Note to Library .. See... http://www.gustavianum.uu.se/digital...ord-blades.pdf

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

15th February 2014, 08:15 PM	#1
Cerjak Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: FRANCE Posts: 1,065	IHS IHS ancient form An ancient depiction of the first three letters (iota ι, eta η, sigma σ) of the Greek spelling of Jesus (Ιησούς). The bar above the eta denotes 'abbreviation'. Attached Images

16th February 2014, 07:58 AM	#2
Cerjak Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: FRANCE Posts: 1,065	IHS modern form IHS modern form A modern depiction of the first three letters (iota ι, eta η·, sigma σ‚) of the Greek spelling of Jesus (Ιησούς). The bar above the eta denotes 'abbreviation'. Attached Images

17th February 2014, 07:31 AM	#3
cornelistromp Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,060	hi Jean-Luc, beautiful sword in western christianity the meaning of IHS is Iesus Hominum Salvator ("Jesus, Savior of men" in Latin). the first use of IHS in English Literature dates from the early 14thC . herewith an example of a Pavese with IHS best, Jasper Attached Images Last edited by cornelistromp; 18th February 2014 at 07:14 AM.

17th February 2014, 05:41 PM	#4
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	Salaams All.. Note to Library .. See... http://www.gustavianum.uu.se/digital...ord-blades.pdf Regards, Ibrahiim al Balooshi.