Dating the Schiavons sword

[Cathey]

Hi Guys

The article on the Schiavona is finally complete and will be published in the June Edition of the Heritage Arms Society Magazine Barrels and Blades. My apologies to anyone I have been slow to respond to via PM, I supposedly work part time but it has been a little crazy lately.

I really do appreciate all of the assistance fellow members have provided and if you would like a compliementary copy of the finished paper please email me at heritage.arms.society@gmail.com

Cheers Cathey

[Reventlov]

Congratulations! Sorry I was not able to get ahold of that article for you in time.

[Cathey]

Hi Guys

Today I have sent out a number of complimentary copies of the June Edition of the Heritage Arms Society Magazine Barrels and Blades containing the Schiavona artilce.

As I have said I do appreciate all of the assistance fellow members have provided and if you have not received a copy already and would like one please email me at heritage.arms.society@gmail.com

Cheers Cathey

[fernando]

Great work indeed, Cathey; congratulations.
And thank you so much for a copy of the article.

[Triarii]

I've just been to the frustratingly chaotic, badly lit and unlabelled Stibbert Museum in Florence. I videoed and photographed the Schiavona rack there - about 25 or so of them, including a slightly unusual hilt. If Cathey wants a copy and any of the photos and the vid I can send them. Photos of the unusual one attached.

PS it is well worth visiting. There's a case of 180 rapiers alone.

[werecow]

Nice one! Do you have any pictures showing the full sword including the blade?

[Triarii]

Here you go.

That's it in the centre. Most of the swords weren't in cases.

Simon