A cavalry pallash, probably Austrian, 18th century
Straight double-edged blade (reground, darkened, notched) of diamond section with double-edged central point. Multi-part iron knuckle-bow hilt (rusty, transverse crack on the grip back), leather-covered grip (losses to leather, wire wrap missing). Also includes a scabbard fragment with fabric-covered wooden core and a rusty fitting. Partially damaged, pronounced signs of use and age. Length 96.5 cm.
Condition: III
Straight double-edged blade (reground, darkened, notched) of diamond section with double-edged central point. Multi-part iron knuckle-bow hilt (rusty, transverse crack on the grip back), leather-covered grip (losses to leather, wire wrap missing). Also includes a scabbard fragment with fabric-covered wooden core and a rusty fitting. Partially damaged, pronounced signs of use and age. Length 96.5 cm.
Condition: III