I forgot to conclude that the latest
emendations suggest the following reading (presumably intended by the author of
the inscription, whatever the actual execution):
<deus exercituum, bellator fortissime,
esto mecum>
'God of hosts, the strongest warrior, be
with me.'
Everyone happy with this?
Piotr
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