A German cavalry sword(Reitschwert),about 1600 A double-edged,slightly ridged blade with smith marks at the base of the blade on both sides. Iron hilt set off with balls and balusters. Two ring guards and S-shaped curved quillons. Original leather-covered wooden grip with ball pommel. Blade covered with old lacquer. Quillons and grip are loose. Length 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 we,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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