"On May 22 1999 I visited the doge's palace on St Mark's square in Venice. Besides numerous works of
art and the famous 'bridge of sighs', this palace also has a most excellent Armeria. This armoury has
a large collection of fascinating swords, armour, pole arms, crossbows, and guns in excellent
condition."
"Unfortunately, a museum guard told me I couldn't make photographs just as I got at the most
interesting displays, but I hope you may find the following pictures of interest (which I took before I
was spotted)."
"The displays I couldn't photograph contained a most interesting collection of spears and spear heads,
some really impressive pole weapons, maces and battle axes. Also a considerable number of HUGE (1.6m) two-handed swords. I was somewhat surprised at how thin and sharp the sword blades looked, I had imagined the blades
to be thicker, especially on the two-handers. From close by these swords look much lighter than
their size suggests (just like the armour is of thinner plate than it looks). The grip on these swords is
really long. Some of the blades show signs of use (some edge damage, usually close to the tip) but
the general condition of blades and fittings is outstanding."
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