From the WC:
Sword
* North Germany
* c. 1560 - c. 1580
* Iron or steel, linen and blued hilt
* Length: 106.3 cm
Width: 2.6 cm
Weight: 1.6 kg
* Stamp: '·RR RRR RR·'
Maker's mark: Orb and cross Stamped twice
* A552
* European Armoury I
Catalogues
* Mann, Sir J. G., Wallace Collection Catalogues: European Arms and Armour Volume II, London: The Trustees of the Wallace Collection, 1962
Norman, A. V. B., Wallace Collection Catalogues: European Arms and Armour Supplement, London: The Trustees of the Wallace Collection, 1986
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Linen? For the grip wrap, I assume. Very interesting. Overall, an absolutely stunning sword!
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