Swords and Knives
A Look at Swords and Cutting Blades Thru History.....
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-dagger-of-col-te-lawrence
31st Jul 2021 - A deep and complex man, T.E. Lawrence was an Academic with a Degree in Archaeology. He was an expert in Middle Eastern history. Commissioned into The …
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31st Jul 2021 - From Germany, it was the idea of combining a field scythe (farming implement) with a sword. Seen in the 13th Century, the blade was curved and sharpen …
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31st Jul 2021 - This was the sword of Oliver Cromwell, leader of The English Parliamentarian Forces during The English Civil War. He was also the founder of the short …
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31st Jul 2021 - The fabled sword of Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub, this 10th Century weapon was very uncharacteristic for a "traditional" Muslim blade. No doubt, Salad …
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31st Jul 2021 - Popular in the 14th Century, this weapon was developed in Italy. A combination of a Roundel and a Misericorde, the Stiletto was a long, thin bla …
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31st Jul 2021 - The Small Sword was designed in the mid-17th Century, as a one-handed weapon made for thrusting. Normally, the blade was not sharped - but featured a …
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31st Jul 2021 - The 13th Century coronation sword of the Sultans of The Ottoman Empire. Named after Osman I (who founded The Empire), installation of a new Sultan was …
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31st Jul 2021 - This Ceremonial Sword was made in 1198 for German King Otto IV, upon his enthronement as King of The Germans (and prior to his installment as Holy Rom …
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31st Jul 2021 - Although a 14th Century Sword which purports to be the battle sword of the famed Prince Edward is in a private collection, other sources say that it w …
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31st Jul 2021 - What is known of this famous Fighting Monarch's swords, is that he probably hand MANY. One that is known would have been his Ceremonial Papal Sword (g …
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31st Jul 2021 - Developed in the 14th Century (Germany), this weapon came about from the Longsword/Great Sword family. They were primarily a two-handed weapon (hence …
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31st Jul 2021 - The Spadroon was a light sword seen in the 1790s throughout Europe. This type of sword was popular among Naval and Land forces Officers. They were esp …