A German hunting sword, circa 1650 Heavy single-edged blade (18th century) with several fullers on either side, and a copper-soldered point, shortened (old alteration). Decorative etchings of martial trophies and a mounted man at the forte on both sides. Cut iron knuckle-bow hilt with a finely perforated plate set into the guard ring. The stag horn grip scales and the obverse side of the hilt are decorated with hemispherical iron rivet heads. Length cm. historic, historical, 17th century, double-edged hunting knife, thrusting, thrustings, weapon, arms, wea,

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