Heavy Sword, Known As The "wallone" Cavalry Sword, Type 1679
Walloon sword of the so-called 1679 type
Double-basket guard with symmetrical openwork grilles; round pommel to which the guard’s crossguard is attached with a screw.
Wooden tang with a steel filigree (one repair).
Double-edged blade with a central groove running along 1/4 of the blade.
SAHAGON forge mark with an “s” under a crown and another mark reminiscent of the master blacksmith ALONSO of SAHAGUN, the Elder or the Younger, whose blades were highly renowned throughout Western Europe.
They were active in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Blade length: 84.5 cm, tapered to a point at the very tip. Width at the heel: 3.7 cm
Total length: 101 cm
Double-basket guard with symmetrical openwork grilles; round pommel to which the guard’s crossguard is attached with a screw.
Wooden tang with a steel filigree (one repair).
Double-edged blade with a central groove running along 1/4 of the blade.
SAHAGON forge mark with an “s” under a crown and another mark reminiscent of the master blacksmith ALONSO of SAHAGUN, the Elder or the Younger, whose blades were highly renowned throughout Western Europe.
They were active in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Blade length: 84.5 cm, tapered to a point at the very tip. Width at the heel: 3.7 cm
Total length: 101 cm
1 950 €
Period: 17th century
Style: Renaissance, Louis 13th
Condition: Good condition
Reference (ID): 1845775
Availability: In stock
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