Bidspirit auction | Rare 17th C. Polish Winged

Rare 17th C. Polish Winged Hussar's KONCHAR / KARABELA - Rare 17th C. Polish Winged Hussar's KONCHAR / KARABELA Sword. An exceptionally rare and massive example of the 17th C. Polish fighting sword used by Winged Hussars having a Karabela style iron-mounted hilt with ribbed leather-covered grip. Mounted with a straight and powerful hallow-ground blade of large triangular section, equally effective for thrusting as well as slashing blows. Fearsome weapon of extreme length and battle capabilities, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard having iron mounts chiseled with floral decorations.Overall length 44”. Blade length 37”