Medieval, Crusaders Era large disk dagger / Gnadgott – marked Passauer Wolf, Passau 1450
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Large disc dagger, known as Gnadgott or Misericordia, with Passauer Wolf mark, dating to circa 1450, with an original gold-toned hilt ring, in good preserved condition and about 35 cm long; acquired in 2018 from a private collection in Germany.
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Large outstanding disc dagger, Misericordia
1450 - Germany, Passau
Large disc dagger with typical Misericordia blade
With original hilt in good preserved condition
Smith mark in the stylistic form of the Passau Wolf
In the literature this dagger type is known in Latin as Misericordia. Translated into German as Gnadgott. With such a Misericordia, gravely wounded and near-death knights were relieved from worldly suffering on the battlefield with a targeted stab and granted God’s grace, redemption, death. Hence this very special and rare dagger received the name Gnadgott or Misericordia.
The ricasso at the base of the blade is adorned on both sides with engravings; on the obverse there are the structural lines of a coiled snake moving from left to right and abutting the deeply struck smith mark. On the reverse of the ricasso, the contours of minuscule letters can be discerned, unfortunately difficult to decipher due to age.
Slim and finely worked iron blade with distinctive ricasso and smith mark, transitioning into a diamond-shaped thrust plate.
Good preserved condition
approx. 35 cm long
The hilt has in the middle a gold-colored ring that visually resembles gold sheet and on which very fine engravings can be seen (see the detailed illustration). It clearly shows a cross as well as 2 rhombuses in the center that form the 3 letters IHS.
2018 acquired from a private collection.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally acquired.
Important information. The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this item.
The seller will ensure that all necessary permits are obtained.
The seller will inform the buyer herein if this process takes longer than a few days.
Large outstanding disc dagger, Misericordia
1450 - Germany, Passau
Large disc dagger with typical Misericordia blade
With original hilt in good preserved condition
Smith mark in the stylistic form of the Passau Wolf
In the literature this dagger type is known in Latin as Misericordia. Translated into German as Gnadgott. With such a Misericordia, gravely wounded and near-death knights were relieved from worldly suffering on the battlefield with a targeted stab and granted God’s grace, redemption, death. Hence this very special and rare dagger received the name Gnadgott or Misericordia.
The ricasso at the base of the blade is adorned on both sides with engravings; on the obverse there are the structural lines of a coiled snake moving from left to right and abutting the deeply struck smith mark. On the reverse of the ricasso, the contours of minuscule letters can be discerned, unfortunately difficult to decipher due to age.
Slim and finely worked iron blade with distinctive ricasso and smith mark, transitioning into a diamond-shaped thrust plate.
Good preserved condition
approx. 35 cm long
The hilt has in the middle a gold-colored ring that visually resembles gold sheet and on which very fine engravings can be seen (see the detailed illustration). It clearly shows a cross as well as 2 rhombuses in the center that form the 3 letters IHS.
2018 acquired from a private collection.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally acquired.
Important information. The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this item.
The seller will ensure that all necessary permits are obtained.
The seller will inform the buyer herein if this process takes longer than a few days.
Details
Culture
Medieval, Crusaders Era
Century/timeframe
Mitte 15. Jahrhundert
Name of object
large disk dagger / Gnadgott – marked Passauer Wolf, Passau 1450
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2018
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
2001
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
