Katzbalger found at excavation and restored.

Matchlock · 20th November 2013, 07:55 PM

Hi Jasper,

In the scientifically acknowledged analysis of original 15th/16th c. sources, Doppelsöldner means a Landsknecht who was trained to wield double fighting power and consequently, in addition to his Katzbalger, either carried a hand-and-a-half or a two-handed sword, or, alternatively, an arquebus.
Of course, when applying for a new 'job', he had to demonstrate his abilities and when he was successful got double pay.

Attached please find early-16th c. egravings.
The caption to the first image says Doppeldöldner.
In attachment #3 you can clearly identify the bodkins in the Katzbalger sheath.

Best,
Michael

20th November 2013, 07:55 PM	#12
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Jasper, In the scientifically acknowledged analysis of original 15th/16th c. sources, Doppelsöldner means a Landsknecht who was trained to wield double fighting power and consequently, in addition to his Katzbalger, either carried a hand-and-a-half or a two-handed sword, or, alternatively, an arquebus. Of course, when applying for a new 'job', he had to demonstrate his abilities and when he was successful got double pay. Attached please find early-16th c. egravings. The caption to the first image says Doppeldöldner. In attachment #3 you can clearly identify the bodkins in the Katzbalger sheath. Best, Michael Attached Images Last edited by Matchlock; 20th November 2013 at 10:14 PM.