Very Old European Broadsword: Sword, Medieval, Renaissance, Knight, Crusader

Description

Medieval Era Heavy Broadsword. Estimate to be circa late 1400's-1500's, but could be later.
Heavy double-edged sword with a heavy lead or lead alloy hilt/grip. There are faint traces of gold gilding to this lead/lead alloy handle, which I suspect was a medieval attempt to make it appear and feel as a solid gold handle likely for ceremonial use or for a display of wealth and power. Handle appears to be the original period match to the blade. Blade shows faint traces of half-moon marks under heavy patina on both sides which are Austrian armorer's marks from the late 1400's-1600's. Blade has 3 graduating fullers on each side running about halfway up the blade from the handle. The style of the handle on this sword appears Eastern European and likely from the area of The Bohemian Crown or Poland. Handle is 6 1/4" (grip at 5 1/4") which is almost for hand and half use rather than single handed use only. Heavy lead handle shows signs of impact and quillons are slightly bent. Pommel is dented and impacted many times. The very tip of the blade showing a little loss, which appears to have been done hundreds of years ago.
This is truly a rare sword that may have an important history. This is the only sword I have encountered in 32 + years of collecting with an all lead/lead alloy handle. It is an amazing sword for any advanced collector.
Total length: 44'
Blade length: 37 3/4"
Weight: 5 lbs. 10.6 oz.
Please view the pictures provided to accurately describe this item. I recommend consulting an expert if you have any questions or concerns on origin/authenticity. Age described on this item is an approximation to the best of my ability and bidders/buyers will need to make their own determination on age/authenticity. This has been in my collection for around 20-21 years or so.
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