a good steel sword for two hands, so-called "Bidenhänder", South German Late 16th century

the double edged blade struck on both sides with maker's mark near re-curved hooks, the quillons wrought and engraved with stylised foliage and two side rings, the grip of wood covered in blackened leather, squat spherical pommel, inventory brass tag numbered E160, the grip inscribed in white 160, the point refinished