An Austrian two-hand sword, circa 1580 Blade of diamond section, broadening towards the point with a long ricasso, the guards are stamped with the mark "G". Extended quillons with volute ornaments, both guard rings curling around stylised fleur-de-lys. Grip with leather cover of later date, which has been largely removed. Double tapered pommel with five fullers. Length 167 cm. historic, historical, sword, swords, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, fighting device, military, militaria, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-o, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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