Passau swordsmiths made these impressive two-handed swords with flame-shaped blades. They were not used as battle swords, but as parade weapons for the prince-bishop's guards.
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Title: The collection of Wolf blades at the Oberhausmuseum Passau
Creator: Passau swordsmiths
Date: ca. 1600
Location: Oberhausmuseum Passau
Type: Melee weapons
Original Source: Oberhausmuseum Passau
Rights: pedagrafie
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