Billy The Kid Tintype & Antique World Weapons
Lot 159:
Rare 15th-16th C. German Knights (Landsknecht) KATZBALGER Sidearm Short Sword. Rare early Katzbalger sword, a very distinctive weapon used by famous and feared German Landsknechts at the early Renaissance era, having iron mounts with a large S-shaped double ring guard with simple chiseled fluted decorations, grip bound bu old leather and appears to be lacquered over and bordered by two large turks head bands of iron wire, all topped with a large fluted domed pommel. Wearing a robust and sturdy broad double edged blade of oval cross section, exhibiting heavy uniform patina and fine scattered pitting, few light battle marks to the edges, otherwise in combat-ready condition. Light play to grip and guard, the pommel however remains intact with the tang. Very serious and combat-efficient weapon which has surely seen some bloody action in its life. Overall length: 29 3/4". Blade length: 23 1/2"
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