A military sword, South German or Austrian, circa 1570 Slender double-edged blade of lenticular cross-section, with narrow fullers on both sides of the upper third. S-shaped marks at the beginning of the fullers and on the ricasso, decorative marks in the form of circular segments and dots on both sides. Blackened hilt, the quillons curving slightly towards the blade, conically widening towards the ends. Knuckle guard on the obverse side, on the reverse side arms of the hilt with thumb ring. Grip with cord winding covered in leather, possibly a r, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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