A Styrian broadsword, late 16th century Iron hilt, low mushroom-shaped pommel decorated with helical grooves, the open, edged knuckle bow attached to a large, grooved shell guard on the obverse by an S-shaped bar. Long quillons consisting of a round bar with the ends bent towards the point and the pommel, ball-shaped finials. Guard bars with thumb guard on the reverse. Original grip cover with Turk's head, wire wrap missing. Double-edged blade of lenticular section, both sides with fullers and deep, crowned Styrian Pi marks. Length cm. histo, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
Size: 2363px × 5616px
Location:
Photo credit: © INTERFOTO / History / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Keywords: 16th, arm, arms, broadsword, century, clipping, clippings, cut, cut-, cut-outs, device, fighting, hilt, iron, melee, metal, militaria, military, mushroom-shaped, object, objects, pommel, stills, styrian, sword, swords, weapon, weapons
