A medieval hand-and-a-half sword, Passau, circa... Lot n° 25
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The double-edged blade with shallow fullers on both sides. Remnants of two straight-armed crosses inlaid in brass and a stylised Passau wolf mark on one side, remnants of a cross-shaped blade inlay on the opposite side. The extended, straight quillons of square cross-section. Sturdy, slightly tapered tang, slightly horizontal oval disc pommel with silver inlays decorated in relief on both sides (possibly coins). Slightly offset, rectangular riveted button. Length 111 cm.
The medieval sword in good condition, the brass-inlaid Passau wolf mark denotes that the blade was made by the municipal swordsmiths of Passau.
Condition: II - III
Condition Report:
In good overall condition, no major loss of substance, the surfaces lightly pitted, the blade inlays incomplete.
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