Book Recommendation for Understanding Marks on European Swords

[Aditya Sahaya]

Hello All,

In India, I come across several Import blades mounted on Indian Hilts.

While some of the markings are clearly fakes, the rest are not. I am trying to get a better understanding on the blades, based on their markings.

Is there a good reference guide or book, which can clearly help understand the different makers mark on the blades.

Look forward to your references and advise.


Regards,
-A

[Will Mathieson]

"The Broad Arrow" by Ian D Skennerton is the go to book for British markings. "1000 Marks of European Blademakers" by Zygmunt S. Lenkiewicz has many European markings.

[Aditya Sahaya]

Thanks Will,

I cant seem to find a copy of 1000 Marks of European Blademakers" by Zygmunt S. Lenkiewicz

[Will Mathieson]

Some links here:
https://www.google.ca/search?q=1000+...hrome&ie=UTF-8

[Magnus K]

Thanks Will,

I cant seem to find a copy of 1000 Marks of European Blademakers" by Zygmunt S. Lenkiewicz

I always found Staffan Kinman’s book European Makers of Edged Weapons, Their Marks (2014) very useful. Probably easier to buy as well...

[Aditya Sahaya]

Thank You all