02-03-2004, 09:26 PM
Hi,<br>
<br>
If you want to compare the Paul Chen version with the original in Mainz, here is the url www.romanhideout.com/imag...pugio2.jpg<br>
<br>
The scabbard is a pretty good copy- sure its not silver and niello, but I dread to think what the price would be if it were!<br>
<br>
Comparing it to other pugio, I suspect that the strapholders might have been decorated with a roundel of (red?) enamel, ditto the hilt.<br>
<br>
I'd love to post the actual picture to compare and contrast- can someone help a techno illiterate here?<br>
<br>
Regards<br>
<br>
Paul <p></p><i></i>
<br>
If you want to compare the Paul Chen version with the original in Mainz, here is the url www.romanhideout.com/imag...pugio2.jpg<br>
<br>
The scabbard is a pretty good copy- sure its not silver and niello, but I dread to think what the price would be if it were!<br>
<br>
Comparing it to other pugio, I suspect that the strapholders might have been decorated with a roundel of (red?) enamel, ditto the hilt.<br>
<br>
I'd love to post the actual picture to compare and contrast- can someone help a techno illiterate here?<br>
<br>
Regards<br>
<br>
Paul <p></p><i></i>