Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 407:
Rare 16th C. German or Hungarian DUSSAGE ~ Horseman Battle Sword. A very impressive large weapon mostly attributed to early Germanic or Hungarian horsemen, with its steel mounts having a complex hilt configuration with a large cross-guard and massive clam-shell guard, the grip with original braid steel and single brass wire bondage, topped by a large mushroom pommel having ribbed rim. Mounted with a broad and powerful lightly curved single edged blade, having a pronounced raised false edged tip. One side of the blade bearing deeply struck maker’s mark, the edge exhibiting several battle-marks towards the tip area. A massive and exceptionally battle-worthy weapon of very seldom encountered pattern. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 39 1/2" Blade length : 33"
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