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cornelistromp · 5th March 2014, 08:50 PM

hi All,

@Jim
yes it is a backsword for a footsoldier and made in Solingen between 1675and 1725. the running wolf mark originally a Passau mark however frequently used by Solingen swordsmiths in the 17thC.

@all
swords of this type are originally from Eastern Europe and were used by "the catholic army", later exported to western european countries.

Most have a single punch plate, but some have a double like this one.
all have a blackened iron hilt with knuckleguards screwed or fixed in holes to the pommel and almost all have a thumbring. it is seen as the successor of the famous walloon sword.
it is a very effective sword but not a rare weapon, there are still many left to find in good condition.

best,
jasper

5th March 2014, 08:50 PM	#12
cornelistromp Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,057	hi All, @Jim yes it is a backsword for a footsoldier and made in Solingen between 1675and 1725. the running wolf mark originally a Passau mark however frequently used by Solingen swordsmiths in the 17thC. @all swords of this type are originally from Eastern Europe and were used by "the catholic army", later exported to western european countries. Most have a single punch plate, but some have a double like this one. all have a blackened iron hilt with knuckleguards screwed or fixed in holes to the pommel and almost all have a thumbring. it is seen as the successor of the famous walloon sword. it is a very effective sword but not a rare weapon, there are still many left to find in good condition. best, jasper Attached Images Last edited by cornelistromp; 5th March 2014 at 09:06 PM.