A heavy smallsword, Solingen, circa 1600 Massive double-edged blade with a slight midrib. The Passau wolf is stamped on the upper third of one side and both sides bear the etched inscription, "Wilm Klein in Soling Fecit - in Pace ad Bellum Paravtus". The ricasso notched on the sides with a fleur-de-lys stamped on both sides. Heavy swept hilt with several guard bars. Grip has iron wire winding and Turk's heads. Flattened pommel with a keel on each side. Length 106 cm. historic, historical, 17th century, sword, swords, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, f, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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