A South German military sword,circa 1550 Sharply tapering double-edged blade of flattened hexagonal section cut with a fuller over lower portion on each side,the outer face with a cross mark,the inner with a crook or crozier mark and each inlaid in hilt comprising slightly arched quillons with spatulate tips,side ring widening towards middle,a single forward arm joined to an inner diagonal loop with thumb-ring,covered-cup shaped pommel,and retaining original grip covered with moulded lightly patinated unrestored condi,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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