Medieval, Crusaders Era large disk dagger / Gnadgott – marked Passauer Wolf, Passau 1450
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Description from the seller
Great outstanding disk-hilt dagger, Misericordia
1450 - Germany, Passau
Large disk-hilt dagger with a typical Misericordia blade
With original hilt in good preserved condition
Forge mark in the stylistic form of the Passau Wolf
In 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, with a targeted thrust, relieved from their worldly suffering on the battlefield and granted God's grace—the redemption, the 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; on the obverse are the structural lines of a winding snake moving from left to right and abutting the deeply struck forge mark. On the reverse of the ricasso, the outlines of minuscule letters can be seen, unfortunately difficult to decipher due to the age.
Slim and finely worked iron blade with a pronounced ricasso and forge mark, transitioning into a diamond-shaped thrusting blade.
Good preserved condition
approximately 35 cm long
The hilt middle features a gold-colored ring that visually resembles gold leaf, and on this ring there are very fine engravings (see the detailed illustration). There are a cross and two lozenges in the center containing the three 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 required permits are obtained.
The seller will inform the buyer about this process if it takes longer than a few days.
Great outstanding disk-hilt dagger, Misericordia
1450 - Germany, Passau
Large disk-hilt dagger with a typical Misericordia blade
With original hilt in good preserved condition
Forge mark in the stylistic form of the Passau Wolf
In 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, with a targeted thrust, relieved from their worldly suffering on the battlefield and granted God's grace—the redemption, the 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; on the obverse are the structural lines of a winding snake moving from left to right and abutting the deeply struck forge mark. On the reverse of the ricasso, the outlines of minuscule letters can be seen, unfortunately difficult to decipher due to the age.
Slim and finely worked iron blade with a pronounced ricasso and forge mark, transitioning into a diamond-shaped thrusting blade.
Good preserved condition
approximately 35 cm long
The hilt middle features a gold-colored ring that visually resembles gold leaf, and on this ring there are very fine engravings (see the detailed illustration). There are a cross and two lozenges in the center containing the three 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 required permits are obtained.
The seller will inform the buyer about this process if it 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.
