ANYONE ANY IDEAS? -MEDIEVAL SWORD INSCRIPTION/INVOCATION

[Reventlov]

Originally Posted by cornelistromp

I also made some pictures of the other side, not so easy.
I can't make much of it, there is only 1 cross visible of which one arm ends in a longer curved line instead of a small triangle, further 6 vertical parallel lines, 3 up and three down. a small circle.......

Thanks for these - a shame this side is in such poor condition!

The cross is distinctive enough, comparison with other swords may provide some leads.

From the angles of the fragments you've picked out, I would guess some N's are present - seems a very common letter in these inscriptions. Then there is maybe the middle section of an E, and the vertical stem of D? So we're back to NED, which would not be surprising to have on both sides.

Double horizontal lines would probably be the crossbar of an A or H. Double-barred versions of these are pretty common.

I have some more ideas about the first side, but need time for more research...

Best,

Mark