A South German medieval hand-and-a-half sword, circa 1530Sturdy, double-edged blade of flattened hexagonal section. Ornamental décor struck in the upper third, a smith's mark stamped on both sides of the ricasso. The finely wrought swept hilt with S-shaped, curved quillons and thumb ring. The ends split into petals, two bars on the obverse flaring out into chiselled serpent's heads. Old collection numbers in brass and aluminium still attached. Stepped grip with original black leather cover over cord winding. An old inventory number on paper pasted on the back. The pommel with spiral flutes and small riveted button. Length 113 cm. The rare medieval sword type in good condition.Condition: II -