As Marius said 16th c, late 16th c probably North Italian, with what I think is an older blade.
This is not uncommon at all in these swords and here it's done during working life.
Good preserved older blades being remounted in 16th c arsenals in newer type of guards was common practise and before a campaign even more so.
The sword seems to be acid cleaned, the grip replaced, thumb ring lost and guard plate is missing, given ist condition is all quite normal.
kind regards
Ulfberth
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