A German knightly sword, 12th/13th centuries. Heavy, double-edged blade with fullers on both sides. The point has been damaged by corrosion. There is a coat of arms inlaid in brass on one side, the opposite side has an inlaid "Wolfsangel" rune. Wide spread quillons with a quadrangular cross section tapering slightly at the ends. Heavy tang with a flattened conical (Oakeshot, Type E). Cleaned excavation discovery. Length 109 cm. historic, historical, 13th century, 12th century, sword, swords, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, fighting device, military, militaria, obje,

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