![An Austrian two-hand sword, circa 1580 Double-edged blade of flattened diamond section, with long ricasso. On both sides smith mark below the lateral parrying hooks. Extended, originally blackened cross-guard with volute ornaments, An Austrian two-hand sword, circa 1580 Double-edged blade of flattened diamond section, with long ricasso. On both sides smith mark below the lateral parrying hooks. Extended, originally blackened cross-guard with volute ornaments,](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/T88KCY/an-austrian-two-hand-sword-circa-1580-double-edged-blade-of-flattened-diamond-section-with-long-ricasso-on-both-sides-smith-mark-below-the-lateral-parrying-hooks-extended-originally-blackened-cross-guard-with-volute-ornaments-fleur-de-lys-ornaments-in-both-guard-rings-on-one-side-incomplete-original-nail-studded-leather-grip-with-corresponding-blackened-iron-pommel-length-1875-cm-historic-historical-sword-swords-weapons-arms-weapon-arm-fighting-device-military-militaria-object-objects-stills-clipping-clippings-cut-out-additional-rights-clearance-info-not-available-T88KCY.jpg)
An Austrian two-hand sword, circa 1580 Double-edged blade of flattened diamond section, with long ricasso. On both sides smith mark below the lateral parrying hooks. Extended, originally blackened cross-guard with volute ornaments,
![Common cross sections of swords . These types can usually be found on european swords. - History | European sword, Sword, Neca Common cross sections of swords . These types can usually be found on european swords. - History | European sword, Sword, Neca](https://i.pinimg.com/736x/41/55/d0/4155d08374a06d7bc148686d22111043.jpg)
Common cross sections of swords . These types can usually be found on european swords. - History | European sword, Sword, Neca
![Katana, sabre, backsword, longsword, broadsword, rapier all share similar blade cross-sections - YouTube Katana, sabre, backsword, longsword, broadsword, rapier all share similar blade cross-sections - YouTube](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ucY_v5VXRdI/maxresdefault.jpg)