German Sword of Justice - Dated: circa 1740 - Measurements:
length ~ 110cm/43.3 inches - Provenance: Historic Collections of
the Dukes of Brunswick successively at Schloss Cumberland,
Schloss Blankenburg and Schloss Marienburg With iron hilt of
cruciform style comprising fluted pommel and bold quillons with
long shagreen covered wood grip with bronze turk’s heads. The
broad double-edged blade with rounded tip with traces of an
inlaid maker’s mark. Retaining its original leather covered
wooden scabbard. Swords of this form, known as ‘Executioners
Swords’ were not as popularly thought used for execution but
were carried upright before a Lord or a Prince as a symbol of
his power as a lawgiver. Source & Copyright: Peter Finer