An Italian crab-hilt sword, 1st half of 17th century. Both sides of the blade with double fullers on the lower third struck with several cross marks. Typically shaped quillons with screw-mounted shell-guard and flanged edges. Grip with fine wire winding and Turk's heads. Fluted cylindrical pommel. The surfaces cleaned and slightly pitted. Length 106 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, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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