A German officer's sword, assembled from old parts, circa 1650Sturdy blade of flattened hexagonal section, the lower third with openwork and carved with inscriptions. Iron hilt with a spirally fluted quillons (one arm repaired) and pommel, the guard plate on the obverse also with spiral décor and a national eagle in openwork at the centre surrounded by tendrils (the reverse guard plate has been removed for ease of wear). The grip wrapped with fine brass wire and embellished with Turk's heads. Length 116 cm. The sword has been assembled and wrought with consummate skill by a master craftsman.Condition: II -