A Venetian broad sword, c. 1480, spatulate blade 37.5 in. with shallow fullers to the forte, the

A Venetian broad sword, c. 1480, spatulate blade 37.5 in. with shallow fullers to the forte, the wolf mark of Passau inlaid to one side, a punched mark (possibly the Lion of St Mark) to the tang, the cross guard with flattened and fluted arms curled into opposing scrolls, flat square pommel with a truncated cone rising from either face, stepped brass tang button retaining traces of gilding, modern replacement leather covered grip.