A Flemish cavalry sword, circa 1660 Ridged blade, both sides etched with a soldier figure and the motto "Soli deo gloria" amid floral ornamentation. Iron hilt with engraved floral decoration, a pierced guard, curved quillons and thumb ring. Wooden, slightly worm-holed grip with brass Turk's heads. Metal surfaces spotted and somewhat worn by cleaning, grip wrap missing. Length 101 cm. historic, historical, 17th century, sword, swords, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, fighting device, military, militaria, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cu, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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