A German executioner's sword,dated 1692 Heavy,double-edged blade with an imperial orb mark at the base and triple holes at the sides of the upper quarter have fullers and bear decorative etching of floral designs,Justitia,an execution scene,and Latin quillons with inscriptions on both sides."+MERT*HEKEL*CARNIFEX+*1692+ and "IUSTITIA ET LEGE SERVO"(Mert Hekel,Executioner Anno Domini 1692 - I serve justice and the law).Pear shaped,faceted iron pommel with later grip cover of leather over cord parts ar,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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