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Jake Clodfelter





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PostPosted: Sun 11 Feb, 2007 4:43 am    Post subject: Weapons and Armour of the Alammani?         Reply with quote

I am looking for some things about the Alammani tribes, that latter became northern Switzerland, and southern Germany. Kinda curious on whether throw weapons were used much., what were their swords like?

I have traced my heritage through Switzerland and the Alammani, and I would like to learn western style fencing. Sorry, for all the questions but I have a huge intrest in learning the aspects, of my past I guess.

Thanks for any help.
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Mike Arledge




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PostPosted: Sun 11 Feb, 2007 6:11 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

I don't have too much specifically about the Alammani, but they were likely to have armour/weapons similar to the other Germanic tribes like the Franks. You might have some luck looking up there weapons/armour, as they kinda became the victor in that area.
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Wolfgang Armbruster





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PostPosted: Sun 11 Feb, 2007 8:50 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Sorry for the nitpicking, but the guys are called "Allamanni", or "Allemannen" meaning simply all men. Happy
Concerning their weapons: the usual Spathas and sax-knifes. The fencing techniques of this time have not survived meaning they were not recorded.
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Victor Crowne





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PostPosted: Mon 12 Feb, 2007 11:03 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Wolfgang Armbruster wrote:
Sorry for the nitpicking, but the guys are called "Allamanni", or "Allemannen" meaning simply all men. Happy
Concerning their weapons: the usual Spathas and sax-knifes. The fencing techniques of this time have not survived meaning they were not recorded.


Alamanni is the most commonly accepted spelling in English. Allemanni or Alemanni are also, but less commonly, used.
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Jean Thibodeau




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PostPosted: Mon 12 Feb, 2007 1:43 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Victor Crowne wrote:
Wolfgang Armbruster wrote:
Sorry for the nitpicking, but the guys are called "Allamanni", or "Allemannen" meaning simply all men. Happy
Concerning their weapons: the usual Spathas and sax-knifes. The fencing techniques of this time have not survived meaning they were not recorded.


Alamanni is the most commonly accepted spelling in English. Allemanni or Alemanni are also, but less commonly, used.


In French Allemand is the word for German by the way: So at least in French the whole German people are named after this specific Germanic tribe ! No idea why. Eek! Laughing Out Loud

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Norlyn C




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PostPosted: Wed 28 Feb, 2007 3:14 pm    Post subject: Alamanni Information...Check out this website.....         Reply with quote

I think you will find plenty of interesting information here:

http://www.nordicus.ch/nordicusprojects.html

The above website is all about the Alamanni and their "kit" so to speak.


Additonally, for a written reference pick yourself up a copy of the Osprey book , Germanic Warrior 236-568AD. They have a full color plate devoted to the Alamanni. Some nice pics on Swords, Shield and Axe. Well worth the money.

Sincerely,

Norlyn

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Peter Bosman




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PostPosted: Fri 02 Mar, 2007 12:33 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Jean Thibodeau wrote:
In French Allemand is the word for German by the way: So at least in French the whole German people are named after this specific Germanic tribe ! No idea why. Eek! Laughing Out Loud


Spanish = Alemán, plural Alemánes


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