A Landsknecht Sword, ca. 1525, in the Museum of Grandson, Switzerland
The one on top, in excavated condition, the tip of the blade missing.
Please note the pretzel-shaped quillons of traditional Katzbalger type.
Also illustrated, from top:
- a characteristic Swiss dagger (Schweizer Dolch), retaining its boxwood or fruitwood grip, 1st half 16th c.
- an Italian knightly sword, ca. 1500
- a rapier, 2nd half 16th c.
Best,
Michael
Last edited by Matchlock; 22nd February 2012 at 02:00 PM.
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