Sword used by heavy cavalry, reiters, and harquebusiers between the 16th and 17th century in the Holy Roman Empire and Northern Europe.
German sword, dating from 1580 A.D.
The reitschwert is a hybrid between a bastard sword and a rapier.
Leather scabbard.
Possibly silver fittings on grip and guard.
Blade stamp in fuller.
Possibly maker's mark at the end of the fuller.
On display at the Detroit Institute of Arts.
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