A German broadsword, dated 1639 Double-edged ridged blade. The lower third on both sides with rich etched decoration and bears Latin inscriptions and the date "1639". Cut iron knuckle-bow with thumb ring and asymmetrical, ornamentally embossed double shell-guard. Grip wound with twisted brass wire (later?) and Turk's heads. 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 weapon, melee, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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