Swiss dagger
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The Swiss dagger (Schweizerdolch) is a distinctive type of dagger used in Switzerland and by Swiss mercenaries during the 16th century. It develops from similar dagger types known as basler which were in use during the 14th and 15th centuries. The characteristic mark of the Swiss dagger are two crescent-shaped, inward-bent metal bars delimiting the hilt.
| Type | Subtype | Date | Description | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| commons | image | Schweizerdolch | Commons | ||
| commons | image | Glarus Standesscheibe 1590 | Commons | ||
| commons | image | Modern replica of a Swiss dagger | Commons | ||
| commons | image | 1575 Schweizerdolch anagoria | Commons | ||
| commons | image | Swiss Dagger | Commons | ||
| commons | image | Schweizerdolch ca 1450 bis 1550 | Commons | ||
| commons | image | Schweizerdolch ca 1565 | Commons | ||




