Bidspirit auction | English ”Basket Hilt” Broadsword

English ”Basket Hilt” Broadsword - English basket hilt broadsword (likely windlass mortuary sword variation). Double-edged broadsword straight blade with poof marked 5-point star to either side & (MORRT) probably for mortuary. The handle with downturned flat-curled quillion, shell to either side and a series of flat steel bars that lead to three points under a hollow pommel. Grip leather wrapped wood with a twisted wire over. Size 36 1/2” L, blade 30 1/8” L Ex-Southern California collection Condition: very good with oxidization and darkening patination, grip with worn sections, blade with various points of wear and knicks.