Lot 2746

A South German or Swiss foot soldier's short sword, circa 1480 - 1520

Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots

Starting Price € 960

Countdown for bids : 34 days and 15 hours left

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Description

Sturdy and long, double-edged blade of diamond section. One-piece, slightly curved crossguard, slightly conical tang and pommel plate with traces of two iron rivets. Metal surfaces with dark age patina and pitting. Length 63 cm. Simple servantish weapon, also referred to as “Schweizer Rapier” or “Schweizer Schwert”. Cf. Schneider, Hugo, “Waffen im Schweizerischen Landesmuseum”, Griffwaffen I, Zurich 1980. P. 58 ff. Cultural Asset!

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General Information

The auction starts on Thursday, November 17, 2026 at 2:30 pm (CET), start subject to the timing of the preceding auction, with Lot no. 2001 - 2505 and continues on Wednesday 18, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 2506 - 1369.The pre-sale view will take place from November 9 - November 13, 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.