German 6 handed sword!!

Andy Davis · 14th June 2005, 09:36 AM

Hello people
OK I know its not an ethnic item but I have been so impressed by the knowledge on here, that I thought I'd get your opinions on this latest arrival.
Classic German 2 handed sword, though you could fit six on that handle. Pretty heavy but balance is excellent, so is certainly not unweildy. Total length is a mighty 5'8".
I dont believe this to be an original medival version but have read that they became symbols of authority for German towns/cities, right through to the 19thC. What do you think? Also, anybody recognise this armourers mark?
Cheers and hope it inspires some opinion
Andy

14th June 2005, 09:36 AM	#1
Andy Davis Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: England, Northumberland Posts: 85	German 6 handed sword!! Hello people OK I know its not an ethnic item but I have been so impressed by the knowledge on here, that I thought I'd get your opinions on this latest arrival. Classic German 2 handed sword, though you could fit six on that handle. Pretty heavy but balance is excellent, so is certainly not unweildy. Total length is a mighty 5'8". I dont believe this to be an original medival version but have read that they became symbols of authority for German towns/cities, right through to the 19thC. What do you think? Also, anybody recognise this armourers mark? Cheers and hope it inspires some opinion Andy Attached Images

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