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Beregond · 12-07-2008, 02:28 PM

Thank you, sir!

The flags were difficult to acquire, I have to say. I got them with perseverance and rather a lot of money. I REALLY wanted them to go with the pine wall I put in - total room Tolkienification. You may have more luck than I finding these flags. I bought them on ebay, from the company in Germany who makes them (flaggen-pehl is the company name, the ebay name was different). You can find these flags/banners on several German and international stores. I didn't order from a store because it was hard to find one that shipped to Canada for a decent rate.

The banners themselves are light material, screen-printed. Not thick and embroidered like you might hope. However, if you know what you're getting they are very nice. I see they've made a snazzy new "Boromir" flag.

Here's the company that makes them: http://www.flaggen-pehl.de/index.php...048968b6b5d322

P.S. I have to point out that my sword is a real sword.

Eönwë · 12-07-2008, 04:04 PM

Nice pictures, Beregond.

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Originally Posted by Beregond

P.S. I have to point out that my sword is a real sword.

Heavy?

Beregond · 12-07-2008, 04:12 PM

Sharp.

About 2 lb, 13 oz.

Lindale · 12-08-2008, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Beregond

Sharp.

About 2 lb, 13 oz.

Very very nice. The only sword I've held is the Citizen Army Training sword, back in high school. A ceremonial sword, thin and light. It's yours, isn't it? Like thosbanners behind you. My I'd give a lot to have something like those.

Beregond · 12-08-2008, 12:41 AM

Yes, it's mine. First medieval sword I'd held, as well. Did my research before buying it though. They're available for anyone to purchase, depending on local laws of course. I feel obligated to say though that anyone considering buying a sharp sword must place safety first. No children can be allowed to handle it or access it. Be extremely careful using it. But I like mine, and I've had fun cutting bottles with it. Having and handling a sword has brought a new perspective to the way I view the medieval ages, and Middle-Earth. It feels more real.

The Might · 12-08-2008, 07:40 AM

OMG OMG OMG *dies*.

That is an awesome page there, thanks a lot for posting the link. I'll have to see what I can afford and what I want to purchase, probably something Gondorian.

The good part is that since I live in Germany I don't expect the costs to be that high for transportation.

I actually have a fairly Tolkien-like room myself, also wood everywhere and since I live in the attic and the room is as long as the house it looks a bit like Beorn's hall with beams spanning over the width of the room to support the two sides of the roof. Now all I need are some of those flags...

Beregond · 12-08-2008, 09:00 AM

You're welcome! I can't believe you actually live in Germany - that's perfect.

Sounds like a wonderful room you have there too...

12-07-2008, 02:28 PM	#1
Beregond Playful Ghoul Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,251	Thank you, sir! The flags were difficult to acquire, I have to say. I got them with perseverance and rather a lot of money. I REALLY wanted them to go with the pine wall I put in - total room Tolkienification. You may have more luck than I finding these flags. I bought them on ebay, from the company in Germany who makes them (flaggen-pehl is the company name, the ebay name was different). You can find these flags/banners on several German and international stores. I didn't order from a store because it was hard to find one that shipped to Canada for a decent rate. The banners themselves are light material, screen-printed. Not thick and embroidered like you might hope. However, if you know what you're getting they are very nice. I see they've made a snazzy new "Boromir" flag. Here's the company that makes them: http://www.flaggen-pehl.de/index.php...048968b6b5d322 P.S. I have to point out that my sword is a real sword. __________________ "Hope and memory shall live still in some hidden valley where the grass is green."

12-07-2008, 04:12 PM	#3
Beregond Playful Ghoul Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,251	Sharp. About 2 lb, 13 oz. __________________ "Hope and memory shall live still in some hidden valley where the grass is green."

12-08-2008, 12:41 AM	#5
Beregond Playful Ghoul Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,251	Yes, it's mine. First medieval sword I'd held, as well. Did my research before buying it though. They're available for anyone to purchase, depending on local laws of course. I feel obligated to say though that anyone considering buying a sharp sword must place safety first. No children can be allowed to handle it or access it. Be extremely careful using it. But I like mine, and I've had fun cutting bottles with it. Having and handling a sword has brought a new perspective to the way I view the medieval ages, and Middle-Earth. It feels more real. __________________ "Hope and memory shall live still in some hidden valley where the grass is green."

12-08-2008, 07:40 AM	#6
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	OMG OMG OMG dies. That is an awesome page there, thanks a lot for posting the link. I'll have to see what I can afford and what I want to purchase, probably something Gondorian. The good part is that since I live in Germany I don't expect the costs to be that high for transportation. I actually have a fairly Tolkien-like room myself, also wood everywhere and since I live in the attic and the room is as long as the house it looks a bit like Beorn's hall with beams spanning over the width of the room to support the two sides of the roof. Now all I need are some of those flags... __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

12-08-2008, 09:00 AM	#7
Beregond Playful Ghoul Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,251	You're welcome! I can't believe you actually live in Germany - that's perfect. Sounds like a wonderful room you have there too... __________________ "Hope and memory shall live still in some hidden valley where the grass is green."