ANTIQUE 450 YEAR OLD GERMAN BROADSWORD Purchased From UK Collector 20 Years Ago.
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:390789 | Handle Material: Leather |
Type: Broadsword | Era: 1500s |
Edge: Double |
It dates from around 1550, has a 28 3/4 inch (73 cm) broad double edged blade and an iron hilt with early form straight cross guard and rounded pommel. The grip is leather.
Swords of this type were made to be used wearing armour and against another fighter in arm...our. It has the ability to cut thin armour plate and can be thrust between the plates for a kill. Condition is good with no play.