A Flemish/North German Walloon sword, circa 1630 Single-edged blade with double fullers on both sides and double-edged point. The fullers stamped with signature "IOHANNES MEIGEN - ME FECIT SOLINGEN". Characteristic hilt with pierced guard plates, thumb ring and S-shaped quillons. Heart-shaped pommel with (later) iron wire grip and Turk's heads. Length 100 cm. Provenance: Hermann Historica, auction 5, lot 5669. historic, historical, sword, swords, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, fighting device, military, militaria, object, objects, stills, clipping, , Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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