A flamberge, Southern Germany, presumably Munich, circa 1580. Broad, flame blade struck with decorative animal symbols on each face. Sturdy ricasso with slightly curved guards and original leather covering with tooled decoration. Blackened, iron bar hilt. One finial of the quillons broken off. Original leather-covered grip with decorative nails and little remnants of finery. Double conical eightfold grooved pommel with fine incised decoration. Length 174 cm. historic, historical, 16th century, sword, swords, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, fighting device, military,

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