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
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!Condition: III Questions about the lot?