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29th March 2019, 11:38 AM
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I think the portrait is a generic Holy Roman (Germanic), Emperor. He has a mustache!
Possibly Leopold I (d1705) although just kept as a decorative motif. He was the last one sporting a mustache. |
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29th March 2019, 05:43 PM
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EXCELLENT!!! Good catch Midelburgo, with that acanthus wreath on the head I was associating with the neo ckassic thing later in the 18thc especially in France....but this solidly puts the notion further back and as you well note in the Germanic context. .....the thumb ring factor in place (Germany). |
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30th March 2019, 05:54 AM
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Wow! That is a match in my book! Even the way his mustache is wedge-shaped seems to match the profile on the blade. Based on Jim's succinct time frame and country of origin, it nicely works out! Thank you Midelburgo and Cap'n Jim for all your help pinning this one down! I'm happy that it still fits the bill for a "Golden Age" piece.
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31st March 2019, 01:05 AM
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Proof?
Here's coins with Emperor Leopold I. Note his large hawkish nose and similar mustache. I think we have our proof!
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31st March 2019, 07:40 AM
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Has the Hapsburg Lip I see....
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31st March 2019, 08:38 AM
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LOL, Wayne!
I didn't want to point that out but, yep, he has the lip. Surprised they didn't downplay this in his caricature.
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31st March 2019, 03:53 PM
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This is what is so totally exciting about investigating weapons, history literally coming to life as told by the weapon itself. You guys are true 'arms whisperers'!!! Brilliant!  Midelburgo thank you again for catching the Leopold thing.....the pivotal catch. |
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