A German long knife, 1st half of the 16th century Strong single-edged blade with double-edged point, the upper half with three grooves on both sides. The obverse side with struck waves´ mark between two crosses. Slightly S-shaped, curved quillons with large guard ring on the obverse side. Distinct tang with one-piece forged pommel. Riveted grip panels made from staghorn, each with seven iron rivets with ball heads. One grip panel is broken. Attached to it an old collection number made from brass "G 282". Length 129 cm. Provenance: Ernst August C, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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