Unknown coat-of-arms dating to the 16th century

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Originally Posted by cornelistromp

The makers mark stamped on is of the family Stantler (Munchen/Passau till 1647).
I would start the search in Germany and Switzerland.
I will consult some books, can you post pictures of the sword?

best,

Exactly, Jasper,

The fact that the characteristic South German (Bavarian) orb and cross mark was deeply struck into the iron when still warm points towards the Stantler workshops, who are known to have used this mark for armory orders. As the overall shape and the style of the etching denote this blade was almost certainly wrought by the workshop of Wolfgang Stantler, Munich, ca. 1590-1600.

A similar, finely etched two-sword blade, Swiss, dated 1617, was hammered down at Galerie Fischer, Lucerne, 6 September 2007, for 11.000 SFr - see attachments.

Best,
Michael