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W. Schütz
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 Posted: Tue 12 May, 2015 11:56 am Post subject: Photos of sword in Schweizerisches Landesmuseum |
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Looking for photos of a type XVIII longsword in the Schweizerisches Landesmuseum Zurich, Switzerland. One of the best looking hilt-pommel combinations ever made i reckon. Does anyone know if it is in their exibition?
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Gentes scitote,
vicine sive remote,
quod claret Suecia
plebeque militia.
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Shahril Dzulkifli
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| Posted: Wed 13 May, 2015 3:29 am Post subject: Photos of sword at Schweizerisches Landesmuseum |
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Well, I am not sure whether this sword is still exhibited at that museum or not.
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- Marcus Aurelius
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Levente M.
Location: Hungary Joined: 19 Aug 2009
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When I was there 4 years ago, it wasn't on display.
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Peter Johnsson
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| Posted: Wed 13 May, 2015 11:39 am Post subject: |
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The Landesmuseum in Zürich has an incredible collection of arms and armour. A few years back much of this collection was taken down and put into storage (Quite a few pieces still remain, but it is only a small part of what is really there). This sword is one of those that are no longer on display, as I learned to my dismay during my visit a few years back.
This policy is very sad for the regular visitor with an interest in arms and armour who makes the journey to the museum, but possibly a boon for someone who plans a focused study trip with some hands on time with pen and paper...
It might prove rewarding to contact the museum and ask for the possibility of access.
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W. Schütz
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| Posted: Mon 18 May, 2015 11:05 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the tip Peter.
Gentes scitote,
vicine sive remote,
quod claret Suecia
plebeque militia.
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This is a standard topic