Hi Jasper, 
 
 
My congratulations on the acquisition of such a historically important sword!  
 
How would you actually date this impressive item - probably ca. 1540-50, as it is rather delicately wrought throughout, with quite thin quillons and a globular pommel?  
 
 
Best as ever, 
Michael 
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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