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Lot 3123: Collector's Lot of a Sword and Two Decorative Pieces of Armor

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 21, 2014

Lot 3123: Collector's Lot of a Sword and Two Decorative Pieces of Armor

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 21, 2014

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,300
Price Realized:
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Collector's Lot of a Sword and Two Decorative Pieces of Armor

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Type: Other
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Catalog Page: 222
Class: Other
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1) Cast parade style shield showing a battle scene in the central oval surrounded by four ovals depicting Greek gods. At the top center is a male face (possibly Zeus) and at the bottom center is a female face (possibly Hera). The remainder of the shield shows soldiers tied up amid arms and armor. No noticeable maker's marking. Excellent. 2) Decoratively etched two piece comb morion. Shows floral scroll with a panoply of arms intermixed. Good with some dings, discoloration and some minor oxidation. There are two small holes punched on one peak and a 1 inch crack where the comb meets the brim on one side. 3) Large two handed "Zweihander" sword. Contemporary with the blade being engraved with a hand holding a cross on both sides of the ricasso. The blade is marked "V OLEFSTER" on one side and "IN MANACHO" on the opposite. 7 1/2" quillions with a grasping ring on each side of the ricasso. Has a leather wrapped grip. Blade measures 55" long.

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