Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Katzbalgers and Related Landsknecht Swords

Matchlock · 16th December 2011, 08:13 PM

Nice item Jasper,

Although, being dated 1591, this is not really a Landsknecht sword any more but a bearing sword, most probably of Austrian origin.

Btw, I have never heard of a Hans Stantler - do you happen to have records on him?

Best,
Michael

16th December 2011, 08:13 PM	#251
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Nice item Jasper, Although, being dated 1591, this is not really a Landsknecht sword any more but a bearing sword, most probably of Austrian origin. Btw, I have never heard of a Hans Stantler - do you happen to have records on him? Best, Michael