art-of-swords:“Landsknecht” Dagger and SheathDated: 16th century (Early Modern)Culture: GermanMedium
art-of-swords:“Landsknecht” Dagger and SheathDated: 16th century (Early Modern)Culture: GermanMedium: steel (dagger iron, wood, and leather (sheath)Measurements: dagger: 2 7/16 x 10 1/2 x 1 13/16 in. (6.2 x 26.6 x 4.7 cm knife: 9/16 x 7 5/16 x 3/16 in. (1.4 x 18.6 x 0.5 cm sheath: 1 5/8 x 8 5/8 x 1 3/4 in. (4.2 x 21.9 x 4.4 cm)A dagger of this type might be carried by a German “Landsknecht” or mercenary foot soldier (derived from “Knecht” meaning servant or farm hand) in the early 16th century. It served in the field both as a weapon and as a tool.The blade is inscribed on each side “I A N” between quatrefoils of punch marks; in addition, a maker’s mark is impressed on the back. The blackened iron sheath contains as well a smaller knife (the blade bearing the mark of three small crosses) and a skewer for use in camp.Source & Copyright: The Walters Art Museum -- source link
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