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29th May 2022, 04:53 PM
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Location: Scotland
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I can endorse Jasper's comments. The photographs, printing and paper are all of high quality, and the amount of detail in the measurements of the swords is far beyond what we see in most catalogues. The book is not cheap - 75 pounds sterling in the UK,+ postage, but then very little is cheap these days. All in all I thoroughly recommend it for the mediaeval sword enthusiast.
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29th May 2022, 06:34 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Portugal
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Allow me to ask a silly question; isn't that in the back cover a helmet modified for the Gioco del Ponte ?
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31st May 2022, 11:57 AM
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Not a silly question at all, Fernando. This helm is described in the book as a 15th century kolbenturnierhelm, designed for the duel/tournament with clubs and rebated swords - slightly less dangerous than jousting with lance and sharp sword. But it is very similar (?identical) to the later Gioco del Ponte jousting helm.
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31st May 2022, 03:07 PM
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Location: Portugal
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So it is, Neil; thank you.
I almost acquired one of these Gioco del Ponte helms; but didn't get beyond the almost. Recalling my visit to the Philly Museum in 2014. . |
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17th July 2022, 05:58 PM
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How many of the swords and other arms and armour are authentic in this book ? What percentage ?
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