German Horseman’s Broadsword, 2nd Half 17th C

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Very scarce spiral grip of cast pewter, the hilt formed of relatively crudely forged iron bars forming a knucklebow and side bar with diagonal bar connecting, thumb ring on reverse. Down-curved single quillon with knob finial. Two large side rings with inserted iron plates, each pierced with a pattern of round holes. The ovoid pommel accepts the two screwed guard bars. Hexagonal-section double edged 31 1/4" blade with short single fuller each side, incised with cabalistic numbers “1414" and Solingen Running Wolf mark. Iron parts showing much use and great age, with dark black-brown patina. Blade with edge nicks and light pitting, with matching dark patina. Similar swords are pictured in Neumann’s “Swords and Blades of the American Revolution”. Overall length 37".

Item Details

Reference #:
SB564
Quantity
1
Category
Militaria & Weapons
SubCategory
Department
Antiques (approx100yrs)
Year
ca. 1650
Dimensions
(Width x Height X Depth)
x x
Weight
Unknown
Condition
F-G
Material