katzbalger

A Katzbalger is a short arming sword, used in early modern Europe, notable for its sturdy build and a distinctive S-shaped or figure-8 shaped guard. Measuring 70–80 cm (28–31 in) long and weighing 0.8–1.5 kg (1.8–3.3 lb), it was the signature blade of the Landsknecht.

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1494-01-01T00:00:00Z

1494-01-01T00:00:00Z

Italian Wars

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Frameless

HJRK A 170 - Ceremonial sword of Maximilian I, c. 1494

Katzbalger

Lucas Cranach d.Ä. (Werkst.) - Herzog Heinrich der Fromme von Sachsen

The Hired Assassins, (Jean Louis) Ernest Meissonier, 1852, from the Wallace Collection.

Katzbalger cropped

Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
commons	image		HJRK A 170 - Ceremonial sword of Maximilian I, c. 1494		Commons
commons	image		Katzbalger		Commons
commons	image		Lucas Cranach d.Ä. (Werkst.) - Herzog Heinrich der Fromme von Sachsen		Commons
commons	image		The Hired Assassins, (Jean Louis) Ernest Meissonier, 1852, from the Wallace Collection.		Commons
commons	image		Katzbalger cropped		Commons