Rare 14th-15th Century European Long Sword rare example

15th Century Swiss Baselard Sword And Dagger

For Research and Study Puropses only!

A rare seen set of early Swiss 15th century Baselard sword and dagger, untouched and in original state with original grips.
The Balisard set, undoubtedly have origins with the Swiss Pikeman mercenaries. They established a very proven track record during the late middle ages and then in the renaissance, these where the mercenary troops the Landsknecht where modelled on.
While the Balisard was an extremely popular weapon through the middle ages, with many variations this set is Swiss.

The sword is a short very robust fighting sword, with similar properties to a roman gladius.
The hilt of the sword is comprised of a wooden grip and which shows extensive signs of age, having a portion of the wooden grip missing. The guard is a short set of curved quillons facing inwards toward the handle.
The pommel of the sword is an iron pommel cap, both the pommel and guard share the same patterns and designs. The blade of the sword is a double edge design with extensive signs of use and stresses in the iron. The blade also has three hearts stamped at the base of the ricasso on one side.

The dagger once again follow the same overall design being shorter but having the curved quillons facing outwards and the pommel cap having three skull crushing spikes.
The blade once again is in excellent shape and shows extensive signs of use.

Truly a rarely seen set of Museum quality!