A broadsword, German or Flemish, circa 1700 A double-edged, slightly notched blade. The upper quarter of the blade bears etched scroll decoration with a leaping wolf and the cabbalistic number "1403". Blackened, iron knucklebow hilt. Guard plate on both sides with point perforations. Grip cover has the original brass wire wrapping with braided ferrules. Slightly oval pommel. Length 95 cm. historic, historical, 18th century, sword, swords, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, fighting device, military, militaria, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut,

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