A German two-handed sword, late 16th century Double-edged blade of diamond section, with side guards and leather covered ricasso. Long cross-guard widening horizontally towards the ends and double guard rings on both sides. Leather covered baluster grip with remains of original tassels. Pear-shaped iron pommel. Length 177 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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