SOLD Extremely rare Authentic Antique late 16th century over 400 Year Old Polish Hussar sword (King Stefan Batory period: 1571- 1586) with slightly curved single edged sturdy hand forged steel blade stamped with the maker marks, crescent moon and star. A skillfully hand forged iron hilt of rounded bars, comprising a pair of straight quilons with bulbous terminals, knuckle –guard with inner and outer guard. The grip retaining its original binding of plaited wire with fluted cushion – shaped pommel.
REFERENCES:
This sword is very similar to the Polish swords published in the following references.
1) Polska broń. Broń biała by Andrzej Nadolski Ryc.103-104 Description Palasz Polski XVI/XVII w. Museum of the Polish Army (Polish: Muzeum Wojska Pulskiego).
2) Szabla polska od XV do końca XVIII wieku by Wlodzimierz Kwasniewicz. Page: 174 Description: Batorowka gdanska z przedwojennych zbiorow Ordynacji Krasińskich w Warszawie.
We will provide the buyer with a copy of the pages from the mentioned references together with a certificate of authenticity.
CONDITION: In its Original 100 % Condition showing the age and usage. Old corrosion with a dark natural patina.
MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 92 cm (36 1/4 in). Length of the blade: 77.2 cm (30 3/8 in).
ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES, AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS.
ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
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