A decoratively cut German hunting sword,around 1650 Long,single-edged blade with quadruple fullers on each side,and a double-edged point. There is a smith's mark stamped at the base of the blade on the reverse side. Cut iron hilt with curved S-shaped quillons(old brass solder on one side),the knucklebow is cut in relief in the shape of a lion. The iron grip is made in the shape of a sitting dog with a grotesque mask cut on the back of the head. Length 99 cm,historic,historical,,17th century,double-edged hunting knife,thrusting,thrustings,weapon,arm,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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