Description
Iron guard made of flat bars featuring stirrup hilt and reverse scroll quillon. Dove-head pommel with integral back strap. Original wood grip with black leather over cord wrap. Broad, curved 25 1/2” unfullered single-edged blade with indistinct mark stamped on each side. Metal partially cleaned, the blade heavily pitted toward the tip. Overall length 30 1/4”.
German Halberd, 2nd Half 16th C 
Spanish or Italian Shell Guard Rapier, 2nd Half 17th C 
Unusual Spanish Broadsword, 17th C 
Italian Shell Guard Broadsword, ca. 1630