Zweihander / Longsword Type XIX

[Jack Loomes]

Width double-edged blade with flattened Central ridge and a strong ricasso. Prior to the two-sided groove, each indistinct beaten (vermtl.) Styrian brands. Rectangular, easy to cut quillons with thickened, octagonal Ends. Conical, octagonal and geometric engraved iron pommel, carved wood handle plated piece with embossed leather. Length 147 cm. Collection Spitzer, Auction Catalogue From 1895, Nr. 171.

For more information on Type XIX swords see this extract from Ewart Oakeshott's Records of the Medieval Sword: sword-site.com/thread/187/oakeshott-type-records-medieval-sword

Source: www.hermann-historica.de/de/zweihaender-schwert_deutsch_um_1500/l/125855?aid=124&Lstatus=0&ord=price_d&Accid=1536¤tpos=19