A German or Flemish sword for officers,2nd half of the 17th century Double-edged blade with lenticular cross section,fullered on both sides in the upper quarter. Iron basket hilt with openwork guard plates and little remnants of gilding. Original grip with elaborate wire winding and braided ferrules. Oval pommel. Length 98 cm.,historic,historical,,17th century,sword,swords,weapons,arms,weapon,arm,fighting device,military,militaria,object,objects,stills,clipping,clippings,cut out,cut-out,cut-outs,melee weapon,melee weapons,metal,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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