Heraldic blazon from a Medieval sword for ID

Cerjak · 15th February 2014, 08:06 PM

This is some pictures from a great war sword type XII with IHS pommel and one heraldic blazon inlaid in copper in the blade ( an heraldic blazon inlaid with 2 dots and one below)
May be one member had already seen in a book or in a collection a similar blazon and also a similar pommel.
In record of the medieval swords p164 there is a similar example of escutcheon but stamped in the blade.
I hope that I could learn more about this blazon.

Cerjak · 15th February 2014, 08:08 PM

more..

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, 08:06 PM	#1
Cerjak Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: FRANCE Posts: 1,064	Heraldic blazon from a Medieval sword for ID This is some pictures from a great war sword type XII with IHS pommel and one heraldic blazon inlaid in copper in the blade ( an heraldic blazon inlaid with 2 dots and one below) May be one member had already seen in a book or in a collection a similar blazon and also a similar pommel. In record of the medieval swords p164 there is a similar example of escutcheon but stamped in the blade. I hope that I could learn more about this blazon. Attached Images

15th February 2014, 08:08 PM	#2
Cerjak Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: FRANCE Posts: 1,064	more more.. Attached Images

15th February 2014, 08:15 PM	#3
Cerjak Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: FRANCE Posts: 1,064	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	#4
Cerjak Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: FRANCE Posts: 1,064	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	#5
cornelistromp Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,057	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	#6
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.