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Mario M.




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PostPosted: Sat 02 Apr, 2016 11:14 am    Post subject: Question about a miniature         Reply with quote

Greetings,

in the following image;



Is the footman attacking the horseman with the crossguard or is he offering his sword(surrendering)?

I just stumbled upon it and found it intriguing as I am very interested in any proof of one handed swords being flipped and used ask picks(guard) or maces(pommel).

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Mario M.




Location: Croatia
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PostPosted: Sat 02 Apr, 2016 11:45 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Now that I have looked at it properly and cooled down from my excitement, I sadly see the truth that it is obviously not a man in a striking position or a hand grip suited at all for striking someone.

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Mart Shearer




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PostPosted: Sat 02 Apr, 2016 8:09 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Generally when shown, this is a sign of fealty, submission, or surrender. Sometimes the blade is grasped between the palms of the hands and the pommel raised high.
http://manuscriptminiatures.com/4061/23642/

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