So quite a few months ago when Albion had their first "This Economy Sucks" sale I bought an Albion Earl with Plum grips and wire wrap upper grip. I had it shipped to Christian Fletcher for a scabbard and he and I came up with a few new options to add that you don't see too often on standard scabbard or production blades. So I pimped it out a bit. ;-)

I came up with a Latin motto that reflects my mood when I was able to buy the sword. You see I bought it on a rare Albion sale with money I got out of the blue, so I made a motto to match. I had Christian engrave the motto in gothic letters on both sides of the sword and on the scabbard, which he hand carved. I think he did a spectacular job and so I share with you the final pictures he made for me of the completed rig. All in all it came out better than expected and I am salivating now waiting for the delivery.

Enjoy the pictures, which can also be viewed on the following on-line photo book at
http://gallery.me.com/christianfletcher1#1017...l=12[/url]

Best Regards to you all,

Bryce Felperin

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Out of Scabbard

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The Motto on the Blade

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The Motto on the Scabbard

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In Scabbard

Cool, now you just need period hat with feather, and some serious gold chains..


;)


Seriously though, great sword, though I probably like scabbard even more.

Congratulations.

Bryce,
Spectacular job? But, it is much more.

Mei per Dei Mos = my custom through God, means this?
Mos Maioris = according to the custom of our ancestors
If it means this is very nice also the motto.
Ciao
Maurizio

Per should go with accusative, dei is genitive, if there is not some strange usage i have forgotten with time there is something sounding wrong with that phrase.

Dei is also a rare form of plural nominative but I ever found dii or di.

Nice scabbard though.

Just curious about the word "pimped" since I thought it meant sold as in a in pimp sells a prostitute to a customer. No offense. Not calling you a pimp, I am just an old guy not up to par in the modern slang. Could you possibly tell me what you meant by "you pimped your Albion?" :?: :?: :?:

Nice Sword and especially the custom scabbord. I need one for mine but have to calm down the wife first. she just learned of my first Albion purchase.

I assume the phrase is supposed to be "mine by God's will" ?
My Latin is rubbish but there does seem something a little odd about it.

@ Mr Fletcher, to "pimp out" can mean both "to sell, as a pimp sells a prostitute" but also "to dress up in an exaggeratedly extravagant way, as a pimp would". ;)

Well done my brother in arms :cool: u really need to bring that to sword class and let me have to honor of wielding that master piece from the gods!!!!!!

Bryce, I was not offended. Just not up to par in the modern lexicon and wasn't sure of your meaning. ;) ;) :lol: :lol: However, using the slang term "pimped" and GOD in the same post is not really conducive to one's health if you know what I mean. HE has the keys to lightening bolt locker and it is best not to offend HIM even slightly. :lol: :lol: :lol:

My suggestion for your new sword is go find some real "pimps" and make amends! :eek: :eek:

(No real violence meant or intended to be done. Please fax signed affidavit to me that you do not, will not, and intend not to commit any violent act as a result of this post.) :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: