German Executioner Sword Marks 16th century Solingen Maker Marks Blades

theswordcollector · 2nd November 2012, 01:40 PM

Hello dear friends and fellow collectors,

I recently aquired two rare swords for my collection late 16th century early 17th century 1590-1610. They are both made in Solingen . The short sword reads in Latin I am made in Solingen on both sides of the blade the other (executioner) has what looks like the mark of Johannes Wundes W with a cross and orb ? Could anyone please pin point or id these marks with as smith or dater if possible? 1.The short sword also has a circle with a tower stamp. Then executioner also has on the other side the numbers 1.8.8.8. like medieval numerology. I belive it traslates to Creator or Lord/ Christ. I would be grateful if anyone has any information. Thank you

2nd November 2012, 01:40 PM	#1
theswordcollector Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Berlin Posts: 48	German Executioner Sword Marks 16th century Solingen Maker Marks Blades Hello dear friends and fellow collectors, I recently aquired two rare swords for my collection late 16th century early 17th century 1590-1610. They are both made in Solingen . The short sword reads in Latin I am made in Solingen on both sides of the blade the other (executioner) has what looks like the mark of Johannes Wundes W with a cross and orb ? Could anyone please pin point or id these marks with as smith or dater if possible? 1.The short sword also has a circle with a tower stamp. Then executioner also has on the other side the numbers 1.8.8.8. like medieval numerology. I belive it traslates to Creator or Lord/ Christ. I would be grateful if anyone has any information. Thank you Attached Images