Militaria Zone

Dealer Information

Dealer: Antique Weapon Store
Location: Tuckasegee, United States
Tel: +1 828 507 7160
Email: mail@antiqueweaponstore.com

German Officer’s Smallsword, ca. 1680

SOLD

Code: SS1874

Website: https://www.militariazone.com/swords/-german-officer-s-smallsword-ca-1680/itm40635

Straight 29 1/4" single-edged with short broad fulkler near the hilt and two narrow fullers
extending to within 3" of the double-edged point; faded decorative etching on both sides
with saber hand, scrolling foliage and motto "Soli deo Gloria".  Chiseled steel half hilt
featuring single reverse scroll quillon, ovoid side ring filled with a smooth plate, and
knucklebow attached to the writhen ball pommel with small button; all chiseled ensuite with
diagonal fluting handle; grip with several sizes of twisted and straight copper wire wrap and
Turk's heads.  Overall length 34 3/4".  Metal cleaned; the blade with wear and light pitting.