Description
Iron hilt of flattened bars, consisting of knuckle bow and reverse down-curved quillon with scrolled finial, heart-shaped side ring filled with a plate pierced with a pattern of round and star-shaped holes, which continues with a bar connected with a screw to the faceted spherical pommel at 90 degrees to the knuckle bow; thumb ring on reverse. Wood grip, without wrap. Double-edged 32” blade with 8 1/2” central fuller, stamped with illegible inscription and across mark on each side. Metal with patches of light to moderate pitting and dark patina. Overall length 37 3/4”. Broadsword typical of those carried by troops of Swedish King Gustavus Adolphus during the Thirty Years War.
Named WWI era Presentation Grade US M1873 Cavalry Officer’s Sword 
Italian Swept Hilt Rapier, Early 17th C 
Unusual European Dagger, Late 17th/Early 18th C 
Silver and Parcel Gilt Smallsword, Probably French, 2nd Half 18th C