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Sword

By RavenJem, 25 January, 2009
Description

Sword. Was told it may be a Knights Templar. Size is 36 inches from tip to top. Blade is probably steel but is corroded. Has an inscritption running down the blade. Knights helmet on top with a feather and a rose. Handle is wooden, painted black, with a metal cross. Hand guard is metal with 12 stars on each guard tip and a rooster holding a ball. There is a chain guard connecting the helmet to hand guard. Metal is prob copper or bronze, although I am unsure.

Category
Militaria
Medium
Unknown, perhaps steel blade, copper or bronze hand guard, wooden handle
Distinguishing marks
helmet with feather and rose, rooster holding a ball, 12 stars on each hand guard tip, cross, unsure inscription on blade
Condition
Fair
Size and dimensions of this item
3 feet from tip to tip
Date Period
unknown
Weight
about 3 pounds
History
unknown history
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
none
For Sale?
No
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