An Austrian two-hand sword, circa 1580 Double-edged blade of flattened diamond section, with long ricasso. On both sides smith mark below the lateral parrying hooks. Extended, originally blackened cross-guard with volute ornaments, fleur-de-lys ornaments in both guard rings (on one side incomplete). Original, nail-studded leather grip with corresponding blackened iron pommel. Length 187.5 cm. historic, historical, sword, swords, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, fighting device, military, militaria, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

An Austrian two-hand sword, circa 1580 Double-edged blade of flattened diamond section, with long ricasso. On both sides smith mark below the lateral parrying hooks. Extended, originally blackened cross-guard with volute ornaments, fleur-de-lys ornaments in both guard rings (on one side incomplete). Original, nail-studded leather grip with corresponding blackened iron pommel. Length 187.5 cm. historic, historical, sword, swords, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, fighting device, military, militaria, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available Stock Photo
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Contributor:

INTERFOTO  / Alamy Stock Photo

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T88KCP

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20 MB (234.3 KB Compressed download)

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Dimensions:

1378 x 5066 px | 11.7 x 42.9 cm | 4.6 x 16.9 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

27 July 2012

Photographer:

INTERFOTO / History

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This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

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