Description
An interesting walloon sword dating: 1632 provenance: Europa, Straight, double-edged blade of lenticular section, the first part on the right side with inscription and date "Marty (?) Carol Brandenberg 1632" on a black background and with a frame featuring floral motifs, the left side with coat of arms at the base, and the inscription "GAULLIEUR" on the edge, engraved with trophies, geometric and floral motifs on the rest of the surface. Typical iron hilt with pierced double valve, loop-guards decorated with double knots, thumb ring. Various small decorations. Smooth, vase-shaped pommel and wooden handle covered with brass wire binding.
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