Lot 5479
An Italian landsknecht's campaign sword, circa 1540
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A104aw | Live auction | 1078 Lots
Hammer price € 5,000
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Robust single-edged blade with double-edged point and slender fuller on both sides. Cross mark struck on one face, the short ricasso with double fuller. Iron swept hilt with distinctively recurved quillons. Hilt arms on both sides, the pas d'âne with a heart-shaped ornament. Grip with fine iron wire wrap and Turk's heads. Disc pommel with four flutes and round brass inlay on the obverse. Surfaces pitted. Length 100.5 cm.Condition: II - III Questions about the lot?
