A German basket-hilted sword Late 16th century. Broad, double-edged, fullered blade of a heavy cavalry sword, 18th century. Florally chiselled knuckle-bow hilt. Grip bound with iron/brass wire and with Turk's heads. Non-corresponding, chiselled fishtail pommel. Length 107 cm. historic, historical, sword, swords, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, fighting device, military, militaria, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, melee weapon, melee weapons, metal, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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License: Licensed
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