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An Austrian two-hand sword, circa 1580 Double-edged blade of flattened diamond section, with long ricasso. On both sides smith mark below the lateral parrying hooks. Extended, originally blackened cross-guard with volute ornaments,
myArmoury.com - A German Hand-and-a-half Sword, first quarter of the 16th century Diamond cross-section blade with brass inlaid running wolf mark and a cross with leaf shaped base. Oakeshott Type U "key-shaped"
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