A Northern Italian saddletree sword, end of the 15th century Strong, double-edged blade, the upper half with flat grooves on both sides. The root on both sides with gold-inlaid cross mark with heart, in the middle of the blade a stylised crozier inlaid in gold on each side. Flat, S-shaped, curved quillons (slightly bent). Strong tang with few adhesions of the wooden grip panels. Octagonal disc pommel, with four deeply struck, rectangular marks on both sides. With it the matching, completely preserved chape made from iron. Substance. Length 118 cm, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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