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The sword signifies courage, gallantry, and self-sacrifice intrinsic to the profession of arms. The lamp denotes the pursuit of knowledge, higher learning, and the partnership of Army ROTC with American colleges and universities. The Greek helmet is symbolic of the ancient civilization concept of the warrior scholar.
English: Hilt of warrior sword and extreme upper portion of scabbard, 7th century, "The Vikings Begin" exhibit, Nordic Museum, Seattle, Washington, U.S. Swords were described as coming from "Valsgärde boat graves 5 & 7", no indication which of the two graves was the source of exactly which of the objects displayed.
The thin, replaceable blades used on the macuahuitl were easily dulled or chipped by repeated impacts on bone or wood, making artful use of the weapon critical. It takes more time to lift and swing a club than it does to thrust with a sword. More space is needed as well, so warriors advanced in loose formations and fought in single combat. [30]
Evidence of the shotel dates to Dʿmt and the Axumites, having been used by both mounted and unmounted warriors and used dating as far back as 700 BC. [citation needed] After the Solomonic Dynasty restoration of Atse Yekuno Amlak, the resurgent emperors began to organize their armies in a similar manners to the Aksumites, culminating in the reign of Atse Amda Seyon I.
The Asantehene sword was created by Akomfo Anokye for future Asantehene Nana Opoku Ware I (r. 1731 – 1742), and is the foremost example of Akrafena. [3] Ahwebaa: The Ahwebaa sword was made by Akomfo Anokye, which has a caricature of a man holding his belly with his left hand. The Nananom Amanhene including the Mampɔnhene and Dwabenhene swear ...
Harald's army flew the banner at the Battle of Stamford Bridge, where it was carried by a warrior named Frírek. After Harald was struck by an arrow and killed, his army fought fiercely for possession of the banner, and some of them went berserk in their frenzy to secure the flag. In the end the "magic" of the banner failed, and the bulk of the ...
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