A TWO-HAND PROCESSIONAL SWORD
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A TWO-HAND PROCESSIONAL SWORD

IN GERMAN LATE 16TH / EARLY 17TH CENTURY STYLE

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A TWO-HAND PROCESSIONAL SWORD
IN GERMAN LATE 16TH / EARLY 17TH CENTURY STYLE
With 46 ¼ in. (117.4 cm.) blade with long ricasso and two side-lugs, struck on one side with an orb and cross mark, iron guard comprising slightly downturned quillons terminating in tight scrolls, and large side-rings each with a fleur-de-lys, leather-covered grip with remains of tassels, and globular iron pommel
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