A 16TH CENTURY ITALIAN CINQUEDEA OR SHORT SWORD. The steel blade has a facet in the centre. The base of the blade is engraved and bears the inscription "Libertos", the bladesmith's mark, near the guard. The Ephesus consists of a bronze guard with floral decoration and an iron handle with a bronze pommel. The iron handle is inlaid with silver, some of which has been lost over time. In the upper part of the handle there is a round medallion with an image of a male profile in a laurel wreath. An excellent example of a large medieval sword. Medieval Weapons for Collectors. Height: 81.5 cm;