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Geoff Freeman
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| Geoff Freeman wrote: | | Much as I like the 14th century arms and armor, I'd probably have to say that my favorite century would be the 17th. Rapiers, spadroons, pallasches, some smallswords, flintlock firearms.... |
If I can post a runner-up, I guess I'd have to say the 15th century. Gotta love the arms and armor of the period.
Geoffrey C. Freeman
Durendal Fencing Club
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Jay Barron
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Uhh....let's say the 8th century. I can't get those migration era blades off my mind.
Constant and true.
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Keith Kipferl
Location: Elmira, NY Joined: 18 Aug 2003
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I'll go with the 15th century.
I like the blade styles a little better than the 14th and 16th centuries. The fittings were usually more stylish than the 14th but not as ornate as the smallswords and rapiers from later times.
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Thomas McDonald
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Okay, so far the votes say ( with a little hedging :-) .......
1st - 1
8th - 1
14th - 3
15th - 7
16th - 3
17th - 3
18th - 6
19th - 1
21st - 1
The uncommitted to just one century have been divided between their two choices !
I probably should have done this using the Poll feature ...... but I'm not sure it would give me enough options ?
Dont let your favorite century flounder now ...... Get out the VOTE ! Mac
'Gott Bewahr Die Oprechte Schotten'
XX ANDRIA XX FARARA XX
Mac's PictureTrail
Last edited by Thomas McDonald on Mon 05 Jan, 2004 10:48 am; edited 10 times in total
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Allan Senefelder
Industry Professional
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17th century . The Thirty Years War has always been a historical favorite of mine and with that the military swords
of the period .
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Eric Gerry
Location: Phoenix, AZ Joined: 15 Nov 2003
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16th, all the way. Longswords, zweihanders, sideswords, baskethilts, rapiers, Godknowshow many types of polearms, and arquebuses! It's got it all! Plus I admire the whole "armes and letters" ideal of that era. Oh, and sword-and-buckler men rolling under pike heads!
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Mac Smith
Location: Alabama Joined: 03 Jan 2004
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15th definatly
valar morghulis
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Ron Luciano
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It would definitely be the very end of the 17th through the 18th century for me. Really fascinated by the naval weapons of the time. Below is an original circa 1690 clamshell cutlass.
Ron
I have not tarried in long journeys over the surface of the sea, nor have I feared the threats of enemies or wild beasts, O strong leader, Maurice, go well good friend; I discern through such sweetness, the beauties of the country life, a safe return and nobility. Lift high the wine vessel. Such things are worthy of remembrance.
HMS ADVICE 1705
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Thomas McDonald
myArmoury Alumni
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That's a beauty, Ron ..... I look forward to hearing your report on it ! ( hint hint ;-)
I've edited the totals above to keep the voting updated ......
Keep 'em coming , Mac
'Gott Bewahr Die Oprechte Schotten'
XX ANDRIA XX FARARA XX
Mac's PictureTrail
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Joe Maccarrone
Location: Burien, WA USA Joined: 19 Sep 2003
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14th century for me.
Early 14th, in particular... Before there was much plate armour about, and before gunpowder ruined the fun of it all.
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David McElrea
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I guess I'll have to go with 14th century as well, although I am painfully torn between that and a couple of others. Fortunately this vote isn't binding on purchases or dreams 
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Ron Luciano
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| Posted: Sat 03 Jan, 2004 5:12 pm Post subject: I look forward to hearing your report on it ! |
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Thanks Mac! I will be doing a report on this one. Need to start updating my picturetrail sight as well. Ahhhh... so much work, so little time. : - )
Best regards,
Ron
I have not tarried in long journeys over the surface of the sea, nor have I feared the threats of enemies or wild beasts, O strong leader, Maurice, go well good friend; I discern through such sweetness, the beauties of the country life, a safe return and nobility. Lift high the wine vessel. Such things are worthy of remembrance.
HMS ADVICE 1705
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Arik Estus
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Hmmm just one century. 16th. With a little overlap for good measure.
1475-1625
Arik
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Thomas McDonald
myArmoury Alumni
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I'm shocked we don't have alot more of the Viking years checking in ?!!
Where are the hoards *g* Mac
Norwegian Viking by Vince Evans
'Gott Bewahr Die Oprechte Schotten'
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Alex McCracken
Location: Columbus, Ohio Joined: 03 Sep 2003
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Hi Mac,
I love that sword. And even more, I love the blueing on it. I just
wish that it'd stayed on the piece as aesthetically it's one of the
best I've ever seen. One of those is on my wish list though!
Alex
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Stefan Toivonen
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I like all ages, but I'd go with the 18th century. Been some time intrigued by sabres, and getting more and more by smallswords.
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