Alright, I'm done with the camera, for the time being. Attached are a diagram of 'turners', shown in cross section, and an example of type 4.

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James,

Very interesting. Thank you very much for sharing.

Kind regards

Manouchehr

More swords. I took better pics of some that I had already posted in Devember like the Claymore. Some are new.

Kind regards

Manouchehr

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Any input on these swords is highly appreciated. Thanks

Kind regards

Manouchehr

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Hi Manouchehr,

Although my main interest is arms and armour from the near and Middle East, I can answer this one.

The landsknechts were German infantry from the period circa 1485 to 1550. The were famous for their flamboyant clothing and fought with pikes, halberds and two-handed swords. They were usually very lightly armoured as only landsknecht "officers" could afford armour. The first weapon is a standard western Europan "longsword" but with a 16th century type hilt. A sword like this could be held with one or two hands. The shorter swords are "katzbalger" variants. Katzbalgers are shorter swords designed for use in the close confines of the tightly-packed formations that landsknechts usually fought in. All these swords would have been secondary weapons used only when it wasn't possible to use the primary weapon.

Hisham

Thank you very much HIsham for your input. I really appreciate it.

Kind regards

Manouchehr

Manouchehr;

Very nice! A friend has a reproduction Katzbalger which has a pommel virtually identical to the one you've pictured in the lower photo. It's to the point that it looks as though the mold was taken directly from this example, even! His only has the "figure eight" style guard though, rather than the extra knucke-bow and branches. Still, a very nice sword.

BTW, did you get any shots of the wheellock pistols which were displayed between the last two sets of swords? They look like VERY early examples, probably from the 1540's.

Thanks again for posting these wonderful photo's!

Cheers!

Gordon

Dear friends,

Unfortunately, I did not take a picture of the description of this piece.

Kind regards

Manouchehr

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Dear friends,

Let us continue the tour of the museum.

Foot soldier's armour with Giovani Angelo Missaglia point

Made in Milan 1510-1515

Kind regards

Manouchehr

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The Italian 'Maximilian' halfharness is missing the lowest lame of the fauld. Seems as though I've seen too many 'Maximilian' cuirasses that are missing that lame. I have no idea why.

My dear friends,

Let us continue our tour in the museum :)

I really appreciate any input from you. I have learned a lot.

Half armor related to Galiot de Genouillac

Milanese or French work 1530

Kind regards

Manouchehr

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Dear friends,

More pieces of armour.

KInd regards

Manouchehr

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Burgonet made for Anne de Montmorency
French work around 1550

Who is this person?

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Manouchehr

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Manouchehr;

Anne de Montmorency was Constable of France during the reins of Henri II and his sons Francois II and Charles VIIII. He was one of the contending leaders of the Catholic forces during the early years of the French Wars of Religion, and was killed at the Battle of St. Dennis (1567) by the same gentleman (Montgomery) who had accidentally killed Henri II in the joust in 1560. Montgomery was attempting to take the old (70+) Constable prisoner, when Montmorency swung his sword-hilt at Montgomery and knocked out Montgomery's front teeth. Montgomery then shot the Constable with his pistol for the foolish act, and the old man died several days later.

Interestingly enough, Montmorency (leader of the Catholic forces) was uncle of the Admiral of France, Gaspar de Coligny, who was one of the leaders of the Protestant forces. Interesting, and quite literal "Brother against Brother" aspect of the French Wars of Religion, which were more a civil war than simply a religious one.

I'm sure there is more in Anne de Montmorency, Robert Montgomery and Garpar de Coligny in Wikapaedia, too.

Cheers!

Gordon

Gordon,

Thank you very mcuh for your kind input. I really appreciate it.

Kind regards

Manouchehr

Dear friends,

Let us continue with our virtual tour.

The next half armour was made for Henry I (1549- 1588)
French work 1580

Kind regards

Manouchehr

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Sorry gentlemen,

I did not take a pic of the description for the next piece.

Kind regards

Manouchehr

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