04-30-2007, 07:10 PM
Hi Robert.
" The image at that website shows a medieval sabre (szablya). Such weapons are dated to the 11th - 13th centuries. I can't read Hungarian, but in the text such dates are mentioned too. "
In this text have an explanation from 1247. How used correctly the curved hilt. first choice cost a blow. Second choice the sting, on horseback.
This foto Hunnish chef burial
http://www.sulinet.hu/eletestudomany/ar ... onyak.html
" The image at that website shows a medieval sabre (szablya). Such weapons are dated to the 11th - 13th centuries. I can't read Hungarian, but in the text such dates are mentioned too. "
In this text have an explanation from 1247. How used correctly the curved hilt. first choice cost a blow. Second choice the sting, on horseback.
This foto Hunnish chef burial
http://www.sulinet.hu/eletestudomany/ar ... onyak.html
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