A chiselled German pillow sword Circa 1740. Double-edged thrusting blade with flat ridges. The base of the blade with remains of gilt ornamental etching with inscription on both sides: "ACHTE MICH NICHT GERING ICH BIN EIN GUTE KLING" ("Don´t disregard me, I am a fine blade"). Part-gilt iron knuckle-bow hilt with chiselled mascarons between scrolling leaves. Turk's heads and grip wrapped with (darkened) silver wire. Non-corresponding (shortened and later) leather scabbard with etched iron mounts. Length of the sword 84 cm. historic, historical, s, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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