An Italian crab-hilt sword,circa 1630. A heavy,waved blade with fullers in the upper third on both sides bearing the stamped inscription "SAHAGVM". Typical,severely curved quillons with a large cut guard ring on one side around a shell-shaped guard plate. Grip cover with replacement(?)iron wire winding and braided ferrules. Oval,grooved pommel. 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 w,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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