SWORD, SO-CALLED "CROSS SWORD"
In the German style... Lot 1409
Result :
Not available
Estimate :
Subscribers only
SWORD, SO-CALLED "CROSS SWORD"
In the German style of ca. 1500, work from the end of the 19th century.
Iron hilt, long pommel, hemispherical rivet surface. Three-edged quillons, scabbard cover. Leather-covered wooden grip with oval cross-section. Square blade (L 109 cm), all four sides fullered.
L 133.8 cm
A sword equipped with a long thrusting blade was called "cross sword" in the Swiss Confederacy. The weapon seems to have been brought to Swiss territory from France by mercenaries. They were banned on the occasion of the Diet ("Tagsatzung" ) of 11 March 1409, because their use was limited in comparison with the swords for slashing and thrusting (Swiss degen). Good replica of a weapon which is not available in the original. Cf. E. A. Gessler: Vom Kreuzdegen, ASA NF 24, 1922, pp. 158 ff.
* The full tax is charged on this item marked * in the auction catalogue, i.e. VAT is charged on the sum of the bid price plus the surcharge for those items. The VAT will be refunded to Purchasers providing a validly stamped export declaration.
We use cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience, perform site traffic analysis, and deliver content and advertisements most relevant to your interests.
Cookie management:
By allowing these cookies, you agree to the deposit, reading and use of tracking technologies necessary for their proper functioning. Read more about our privacy policy.