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Matchlock · 6th October 2009, 06:47 PM

These are called Malchus swords in German, named after the soldier whose ear was reportedly chopped off by St. Peter at Getsemani.

6th October 2009, 06:47 PM	#30
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Italian Falchions, ca. 1460 These are called Malchus swords in German, named after the soldier whose ear was reportedly chopped off by St. Peter at Getsemani. Attached Images