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| Gordon Frye wrote: | Manouchehr;
Thank you especially for posting the picture of Henri IV's sword. He's one of my favorite personages from history, and it's nice to see some of his possessions. Are the ovoid embellishments actually inset into the blade? Very interesting!
And I for one sure don't mind if you post more photo's, I've defninitely enjoyed seeing the one's so far. 
Allons!
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Gordon,
Thank you very much for your support. Do you have more information on Henry IV? I would really appreciate it.
I was in Washington D.C. for a TV interview about my book and research, I had a chance to see the marvellous museum "National Museum of the American Indian"
The swords displayed are a collection of period European swords. They are all displayed with pieces of Inca, Maya gold. I think the pieces stem from different countries, although all under the heading swords of Conquistaorders, nevertheless marvellous swords.
I really love Washington D.C.. It has nice museums and als very nice neighborhoods. It has a European touch to it.
Kind regards
Manouchehr
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| Tim Lison wrote: | | Yes, please continue to post photos of swords from other countries!!!!! |
Thank you Tim for your support.
More pictures.
Kind regards
Manouchehr
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Manouchehr;
President John F. Kennedy said of Washington, DC, that it is "A town of Northern Charm and Southern Efficiency". Since Northern towns are not known for their charm, and the American South is not renowned for it's efficiency, I suspect he was pretty close to the mark there. It does, however, have some absolutely wonderful museums!
Per Henri IV, he was, prior to his being crowned King of France, Henri de Bourbon, King of Navarre, AKA and better known to history as "Henri of Navarre". He was the leader of the Protestant Cause in France during the later stages of the French Wars of Religion (1562-1598), but as he could stave off defeat, but not conquer the crown with the sword, abjured to Roman Catholicism in order to gain the throne. He is purported to have said "Paris is worth a Mass", i.e. it's worth becoming a Catholic in order to gain Paris, and with it, the Crown. He was an amiable fellow and a gallant soldier, an expert at invovative cavalry tactics, and about the only general who ever managed to best the Prince of Parma (Phillip II of Spain's man in the Netherlands, and probably the finest general of the 16th Century) at his own game. His son and heir was Louis XIII, and daughter was Henrietta, wife of Charles I of England.
I hope that is of some help,
Cheers!
Gordon
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Manouchehr,
Thanks for posting your photos from the NMAI. I have travelled to the Washington, DC area numerous times, since my parents live nearby, in Northern Virginia. I have been meaning to visit this museum ever since Bill Grandy wrote his fine "Visitor's Experience" article. However, on my last two trips to the area, I have driven my car directly past this museum, and did not have the opportunity to go inside. Your photos remind me of what I am missing! I am determined to see it next time!
"...dismount thy tuck, be yare in thy preparation, for thy assailant is quick, skilful, and deadly."
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| Nathan Robinson wrote: | | I absolutely love swords like this ... |
I agree - I would like to see more bastard/two hand swords with complex hilts on the reproduction market.
"...dismount thy tuck, be yare in thy preparation, for thy assailant is quick, skilful, and deadly."
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| Steve Grisetti wrote: | Manouchehr,
Thanks for posting your photos from the NMAI. I have travelled to the Washington, DC area numerous times, since my parents live nearby, in Northern Virginia. I have been meaning to visit this museum ever since Bill Grandy wrote his fine "Visitor's Experience" article. However, on my last two trips to the area, I have driven my car directly past this museum, and did not have the opportunity to go inside. Your photos remind me of what I am missing! I am determined to see it next time! |
Steve
Wonderful article, thank you for sharing that. I really enjoyed it. More pictures.
Kind regrads
Manouchehr
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Hi Nathan,
Not quite the same hilts and swords, but fascinating as well.
Kind regards
Manouchehr
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Travis Canaday
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Thank you Manouchehr for sharing more pictures!
Those last three gold peices probably came from either Costa Rica, Panama, or Columbia. Although I recently took a class on archaeology of this region, I can't remeber the name of that particular style of goldwork.
The Maya never worked in gold. Any historic use of gold by the Maya would have come through trade.
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| Travis Canaday wrote: | Thank you Manouchehr for sharing more pictures!
Those last three gold peices probably came from either Costa Rica, Panama, or Columbia. Although I recently took a class on archaeology of this region, I can't remeber the name of that particular style of goldwork.
The Maya never worked in gold. Any historic use of gold by the Maya would have come through trade. |
Thank you Travis for the explanation. I really appreciate it.
KInd regards
Manouchehr
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