A very good post. Makes me think that perhaps it may possibly be 16th century tounament display type of thing. A processional or state functional bearers sword of the 16th century and latter. There is a photo of one here which I will find latter. German 16th century a hand and half hilt sword with a sawfish bill as the blade. Something like this. Although the item in question appears smaller that might depend on the size or importance of the office.
Last edited by Tim Simmons; 2nd February 2026 at 07:54 AM.
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