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Re: Albion Crecy
« Reply #30 on: 2012-03-16, 23:33:49 »
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That's his "Seneschal" suspension, right? It looks like it's almost a 3-point suspension, in that it has 3 vertical straps connection in two places. I wish he'd show pictures of both sides so I could see how it attaches.

Yessir, that is the seneschal belt. It's what CF recommended when I gave him the time period I was shooting for. It looks very similar to the suspensions shown in the image of the Battle of Poitiers here.  The image dates to 1410 even though the battle was in 1356, but if the suspension was common for 1410 I can at least stretch it to plausibly say maybe for the 1380's since so little is known about actual 14th century sword suspension.  Hey, what's 30 years between friends?  :)

Most of the effigies of the last half of the 14th century just show a longsword magically suspended vertically on a plaque belt. People guess there's a hook suspension attached to a metal throat locket but it's all a guess. There are some effigies that depict a thin sword belt similar to the seneschal belt though and I thought that would be more versatile and more comfortable (and less expensive considering a custom locket and hook would need to be fashioned). I'll get better photos of the actual suspension when it arrives.

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Re: Albion Crecy
« Reply #31 on: 2012-03-21, 03:08:43 »

BTW, how long did Albion take to get your Crecy to you? Just curious what their waiting times are like currently.

The one I have on order is taking quite a long time, but it's also one of the "film swords", which I know are handled differently.
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Re: Albion Crecy
« Reply #32 on: 2012-03-21, 03:23:43 »
Quote from: Sir Edward on 2012-03-21, 03:08:43

BTW, how long did Albion take to get your Crecy to you? Just curious what their waiting times are like currently.

The one I have on order is taking quite a long time, but it's also one of the "film swords", which I know are handled differently.

I placed the order on 26 September of last year, so almost a full 6 months.  Not sure if they've caught up at all, but I understand they were having issues with a supplier.
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Re: Albion Crecy
« Reply #33 on: 2012-03-21, 11:23:43 »
Yep, looks like your Crecy was caught in the same pile up as my Meyer when they were waiting for a delivery of steel.
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Re: Albion Crecy
« Reply #34 on: 2012-03-21, 13:05:50 »

Wow, yeah. When I talked to them back in September, they had been delaying the practice blunts because of the lack of steel, but had so far been keeping up on most of the sharps since they had built ahead on the blades.

When I asked a month or two ago, it sounded like they had just gotten some more steel in. So maybe they're only now catching up? Wow.
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Re: Albion Crecy
« Reply #35 on: 2012-03-21, 20:07:13 »
I've been emailing back and forth with Mike Sigman on the aging issue. Unfortunately, whoever got my sword must have liked the free antiquing because no one spoke up, so they're just going to credit me back the cost of the upgrade. No hard feelings though, mistakes happen.
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Re: Albion Crecy
« Reply #36 on: 2012-03-22, 01:22:53 »
Quote from: Ian on 2012-03-21, 20:07:13
I've been emailing back and forth with Mike Sigman on the aging issue. Unfortunately, whoever got my sword must have liked the free antiquing because no one spoke up, so they're just going to credit me back the cost of the upgrade. No hard feelings though, mistakes happen.

And the gateway to buying multiple Albions has been opened. Huzzah! :D
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Re: Albion Crecy
« Reply #37 on: 2012-03-24, 20:35:17 »
The scabbard arrived yesterday late in the afternoon.  Here are some photographs I took today of the scabbard with the sword.  The scabbard fits like a glove.  It's just snug enough to prevent the sword from falling out when held upside down with moderate shaking about, but not too snug to inhibit the draw (this being a sword-less order, it's a bit of a gamble, since CF is building the scabbard to his copy of the Crecy, but it paid off).

Sword in scabbard


The hilt, rain flaps, etc..


Close up of the embossed wolf rampant


The two paired side by side
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Re: Albion Crecy
« Reply #38 on: 2012-03-24, 23:25:38 »
Absolutely beautiful! Congratulations! :)

So what was your total cost for both?
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Re: Albion Crecy
« Reply #39 on: 2012-03-25, 01:18:49 »
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Re: Albion Crecy
« Reply #40 on: 2012-03-25, 13:06:44 »

Congrats! It looks really good. That's one handsome weapon set you've got there.
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Re: Albion Crecy
« Reply #41 on: 2012-03-27, 02:53:05 »
The oxblood and brown look really good together. Enough difference to show the contrast, without being overbearingly different. Congrats.
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Re: Albion Crecy
« Reply #42 on: 2012-03-27, 03:05:22 »
Thanks guys!  What to add to the kit next...
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« Reply #43 on: 2012-03-27, 03:20:41 »
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Thanks guys!  What to add to the kit next...

Or what kit to start next? ;)
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Re: Albion Crecy
« Reply #44 on: 2012-03-27, 10:00:08 »
Wow, that is a nice looking blade and scabbard.
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