A broadsword for officers,early 18th century. Old(ca. 1650)straight blade of lenticular cross section,with Solingen king's head marks on both sides. Later brass hilt with central guard and knuckle-bow in relief,thumb ring and lion's head pommel. Old replaced leather-covered wooden scabbard with brass fittings. Length 97 cm,historic,historical,18th century,Imperial,Austria,Austrian,Danube Monarchy,Empire,object,objects,stills,clipping,clippings,cut out,cut-out,cut-outs,thrusting,thrustings,hand weapon,hand weapons,melee weapon,melee we,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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