A German Landsknecht "Katzbalger" sword, assembled from antique parts, ca. 1540 Double-edged blade with rounded tip, in the upper half of one side the vestiges of a rubbed inscription. Spirally grooved, S-shaped curved quillons with cut finials, the knuckle-bow with one reverse side bar. Renewed, leather grip cover, spirally fluted pommel. Metal hilt parts are heavily pitted in places. Length cm. A rare Landsknecht sidearm from the period of Religious Wars in Germany. historic, historical, 16th century, sword, swords, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, fighting d,

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