German Hand and Half Sword with Engraved Motto

A superb German hand and a half sword of early date, approx 125…
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A superb German hand and a half sword of early date, approx 125 cm overall with 95 cm straight blade. Leather bound grip, steel guard with wide swept quillons and finger loops etc. The pommel and quillons of octagonal section. The double edged blade with double fullers is struck with a maker's stamp at the ricasso and engraved in the fullers (on both faces) 'NO ME SAQUES SIN RASON NO ME EN RAINES SIN HONOR' (Do not draw me without reason, do not replace me without honour...)

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