A German hand-and-a-half sword, circa 1580. Double-edged (restored) blade of flattened hehagonal cross-section and recessed ricassos. The iron hilt has two large guard rings, S-shaped, curved quillons and a guard plate on one side. Twisted iron and brass wire grip cover with braided ferrules. Slightly bevelled ball pommel. Length 122 cm. historic, historical, 16th century, sword, swords, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, fighting device, military, militaria, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, melee weapon, melee weapons, metal,

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Size: 2290px × 4216px
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Photo credit: © INTERFOTO / History / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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