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Yes, this is still tradition among some German students. My 30y old brother has several scars („Schmiss“) from it.
by FrojoS 5y ago
Yes, this is still tradition among some German students. My 30y old brother has several scars („Schmiss“) from it.
- Ichthypresbyter 5y agoI wonder if any graduate of a German university has ever run afoul of the various American state laws requiring candidates for public office to swear that they have never fought a duel.
- newdude116 5y agoI never heard of such laws in the US. By definition, this is not considered a "duel", hence I think you could claim in good faith "no". Wiki: Modern academic fencing, the Mensur, is neither a duel nor a sport. It is a traditional way of training and educating character and personality; thus, in a mensur bout, there is neither winner nor loser.