Sword (blade: early 16th century; hilt: late 16th century)
Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna
A German sword associated with Georg von Frundsberg, a prominent commander of the Landsknecht mercenaries during the early 16th century. The blade bears a later inscription referencing him and carries the Passau wolf mark, a well-known quality mark of swordsmiths from Passau.
Associated owner: Georg von Frundsberg
Blade mark: Passau wolf mark
Material: iron, wood, fish skin, brass, gold, silver
Technique: forging, engraving, black etching, gilding, damascening (gold and silver inlay)
Form & Decoration: Steel blade with black-etched inscriptions on both sides, later additions referencing Georg von Frundsberg. One side bears the Passau wolf mark. Iron pommel, quillons, and knuckle guard, partly chiseled, inlaid with gold and silver, and fire-gilt. Grip wrapped in wood and fish skin, finished with engraved gilt brass wire.