A fine German small-sword with silver-inlaid hilt, circa 1690 Double-edged thrusting blade of flattened hexagonal section and the etched (rubbed) inscription "Vivat Prinz Eugenius" on both sides. Chiselled iron hilt with profuse silver inlay. The double shell-guard bears mythological and court figures amid genii surrounded by delicate beadwork strips. Fine twisted copper and iron wire grip wrapping with Turk's heads. Length cm. historic, historical,, 17th century, dress sword, swords, thrusting, thrustings, smallsword, epee de cour, weapon, arms, weapons, ,
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