Katzbalger found at excavation and restored.

cornelistromp · 30th November 2013, 09:14 AM

a landsknecht two hand sword from the armory of Solothurn, Switzerland.
see the similarity in the style of the guard with the Katzbalger found.
The mythical creature here is still very realistic in shape, even de eyes are visible, suggesting an earlier date from 1520 to 1530.
the Katzbalger under discussion has stylistically shaped mythical creatures spitting the guard from the mouth.

best,
jasper

© Carl Koppeschaar

30th November 2013, 09:14 AM	#1
cornelistromp Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,060	a landsknecht two hand sword from the armory of Solothurn, Switzerland. see the similarity in the style of the guard with the Katzbalger found. The mythical creature here is still very realistic in shape, even de eyes are visible, suggesting an earlier date from 1520 to 1530. the Katzbalger under discussion has stylistically shaped mythical creatures spitting the guard from the mouth. best, jasper © Carl Koppeschaar Attached Images Last edited by cornelistromp; 30th November 2013 at 01:03 PM.