German Zweihander sword. 51 1/2" OAL and 41 3/4" blade. Twisted steel pommel with matching guard and a bare wood grip. About 2/3 of the blade has been ground to a narrow profile moving more weight to the tip. Small rectangular hole in blade near the transition. "(cross)/S" on one side of ricasso with "**" on the other. Fine as period modified with oxidation along the blade and hardware with an overall attractive aged look.