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Tony G.
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Posted: Sat 24 Jan, 2009 9:23 am Post subject: Dagger information please. |
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Can anybody tell me the reason for plate on dagger quillian, Is it to rest the thumb, Two Pics.
Can you date the pommel on other dagger. is it military. ( As picture please ) one pic.
Many thanks Tony.
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Dave W.
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Posted: Sat 24 Jan, 2009 1:20 pm Post subject: |
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I don't really know much about daggers, but it seems to me that the plate on the first dagger is either meant to be a rain guard (chappe) or is just for display. It appears almost as if there would have been at one time a similiar "shell like" plate on the other side. These might have provided a seal between the dagger and the sheath to keep rain out. However, I'm merely speculating.
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