A German campaign sword, circa 1600. Heavy blade with a long fuller on both sides. The ricasso with two fullers and a small blackamoor's head mark struck on both front and back. Plain, blackened hilt with a small repair. Iron wire wound grip with Turk's heads. Sturdy pommel of oval cross section. Length 104 cm. Simple sidearm for infantry and town watchmen. 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, me,

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