A Venetian schiavona, circa 1600 A double-edged blade with a cruzifix mark on both sides. Iron skeletal basket hilt with a cat's head pommel bearing blossom-shaped decoration. Sewn (restored?) leather grip cover. Iron parts somewhat pitted. Length cm. historic, historical,, 17th century, 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,

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