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Laloë Franck




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PostPosted: Tue 10 Jan, 2006 12:01 pm    Post subject: italian falchion in XVe century         Reply with quote

Hello
with an aim of reconstituting the equipment of Italian mercenary to the service of byzance in XVe century, I wish to find a weapon of the type "falchion". Can somebody indicate specifically Italian model to me? Until now, I find only references to English modeles... Thank you in advance
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PostPosted: Tue 10 Jan, 2006 12:34 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

It's a little fancy for a mercenary, I think, but Nathan Robinson had the Arms & Armour Medici Falchion in his collection. The original on which it is based is location in the Wallace Collecion, London. Here's one of the pictures from Nathan's collection:


I'm not aware of any other existing falchions that are considered to be of Italian origin I could have sworn there was on ein the hands-on reviews, but I can't find it). Period artwork would probably you best bet for finding an example. Then you might be able to modify and existing replica or comission a custom piece.

Hope that helps.

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PostPosted: Tue 10 Jan, 2006 12:38 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Okay, found the review I was looking for, but I think it is just a general falchion design. Certainly doesn't say anything in the review about it claiming to be from a specific area. Guess that one wasn't much help.

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PostPosted: Tue 10 Jan, 2006 12:43 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

I had this one sitting on my hard drive here at work. I believe it's Italian although I want to say closer to 16th century for the time period.


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PostPosted: Tue 10 Jan, 2006 12:48 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

MRL offers three falchions, of which two are reportedly Italian (the St. Michael piece has an attractive hilt and is in your period of interest, but I think their decision to make this a double-edge weapon was ill-advised). Here's a link to their falchion page:

http://www.museumreplicas.com/WebStore/Search...a=falchion

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PostPosted: Tue 10 Jan, 2006 12:49 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Here are quite a few italian Falchions, unfortunately almost 100 years too late.
http://www.myArmoury.com/albums/thumbnails.ph...h=falchion

I doubt that Falchions differed much in the 15th century, Italian and English ones probably looked quite similar.
A short heavy curved blade, a straight or curved cross-guard, most likely a wheel-pommel.

Here's an original together with a recreation by Peter Johnson:

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PostPosted: Tue 10 Jan, 2006 12:55 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Some more:

Museum Replicas
Italian Falchion
They claim it is copied from a 16th century piece in the Florence Museum. That would be later than you wanted, though.

The Sword Of St. Michael
Based on one in a painting in the Florence Museum. Also late 15th or 16th century.

To me, both of these pieces look rather similar to the ones depicted in English and French artwork of the fifteenth century.

ARMA says:
'A later Italian falchion with a slender sabre-like blade was called a "storta" or a "malchus".' I don't know what they consider 'later.' You might want to do some research on those two terms.

Bonhams had one for auction that was almost identical to what Dominic posted. Theirs is dated late 16th or early 17th century.

-Grey

Edit: These are the same ones that Sean gave the link to. He did that while I was typing, so you get the info twice. Enjoy!

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PostPosted: Tue 10 Jan, 2006 12:58 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

See this thread as well:

http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t...t=falchion

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Laloë Franck




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PostPosted: Wed 11 Jan, 2006 10:12 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

I thank you all!
the final choices will undoubtedly go on a weapon inspired by that seen on the picture representing St Michel. An Italian costume made good (I am well informed) and a simple weapon but of good quality should give a good look.
Thank you still
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PostPosted: Wed 11 Jan, 2006 12:42 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

While I agree with the concerns about the MRL sword being correct in having two edges, I do think that would be a good choice for a sword to base yours on. It's simple enough to belong to a wide time frame, but still distinct enough that it's Italian origin can be easily defended if necessary.

Do you intend to have a custon piece made? If so, I, and I think it is safe to say all of us, would really like to see some pictures of it.

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PostPosted: Wed 11 Jan, 2006 5:32 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Greyson Brown wrote:
It's a little fancy for a mercenary, I think, but Nathan Robinson had the Arms & Armour Medici Falchion in his collection. The original on which it is based is location in the Wallace Collecion, London. Here's one of the pictures from Nathan's collection


A&A's falchion is based on one from the 16th century, not the 15th century.

Here is the original:



There are many many, many amazing 16th century Italian examples. Some of them are complex and quite beautiful.

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PostPosted: Thu 12 Jan, 2006 2:45 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Oops, you're right. Got Italian Falchion stuck in my head and forgot to look at the date. Sorry about that.

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PostPosted: Thu 12 Jan, 2006 2:55 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Greyson Brown wrote:
Oops, you're right. Got Italian Falchion stuck in my head and forgot to look at the date. Sorry about that.


I did the same thing, in fact. Happy I went and scanned a bunch of 16th century falchions intended to post here, but realized at the last minute that I wasn't thinking. Oh well, nothing goes to waste. I put one in this topic about the newer MRL falchion.

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Laloë Franck




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PostPosted: Thu 12 Jan, 2006 8:57 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Greyson says that it wishes to see my weapon custom, if I make it realize.
Of course, I will have a pleasure of it. I will make a beautiful photograph color and I will put it on line.
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