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2746 - A South German or Swiss foot soldier's short sword, circa 1480–1520
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A South German or Swiss foot soldier's short sword, circa 1480–1520 A sturdy, long, double-edged blade with a rhombic cross-section. One-piece, slightly curved crossguard, slightly tapered tang, and pommel plate with remnants of two iron rivets. Metal surfaces with a dark age patina, pitted. Length 63 cm. A simple soldier’s weapon, also known as a “Swiss dagger” or “Swiss sword.” See Schneider, Hugo, “Weapons in the Swiss National Museum,” Hand-Held Weapons I, Zurich 1980, pp. 58 ff. Cultural artifact! Condition: III
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