Clement, again I must say you have come into the realm of arms collecting with a great piece, and it is always heartening to see someone with true passion and interest in learning about them as they begin collecting. They do indeed speak to us as they tell us their stories.
As for the person who might have had such a well appointed weapon, all we might surmise is that they were likely a person of means. Perhaps to someone of some official standing as this seems almost to be a 'commissioned' piece with that most unusual linear star motif.
Kubur, thank you for the kind words!!! May I ask that you have a word with my wife!!!???
who of course holds quite the contrary.