An Italian cinquedea, 1st half of the 16th century
An Italian cinquedea, 1st half of the 16th centuryWide blade, tapering toward the point, with double fuller on both sides. Attached iron guard, slightly bent toward the blade. Grip panels of polished bone with ornamental brass rosettes. Brass grip straps with the Latin inscription "EVU FORTITVDO - VIRTVS SVPER OMNI". Brass horseshoe-shaped pommel cap decorated in relief. Length 64 cm.Condition: II
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An Italian cinquedea, 1st half of the 16th centuryWide blade, tapering toward the point, with double fuller on both sides. Attached iron guard, slightly bent toward the blade. Grip panels of polished bone with ornamental brass rosettes. Brass grip straps with the Latin inscription "EVU FORTITVDO - VIRTVS SVPER OMNI". Brass horseshoe-shaped pommel cap decorated in relief. Length 64 cm.Condition: II