A German two-hand sword, circa 1580. Straight blade with long ricasso and laterally inset parrying hooks, cleaned and pitted. Newer extended quillons of square section with volute ornaments and ring guards. Added grip and pear-shaped pommel (not original). Length 178 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, 16th century, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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