15th to 17th Century German War Flails

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Matchlock, well said. Another sign I always use is to observe the chain: this one clearly looks industrial, with small uniform links, round cross section. 1500's era chains (well, most pre-industy chains, excluding fusee chains for use in precision movements such as in clocks) have large, uneven links with forge welded seam and square cross section.