15th – 16th Century Venetian Storta Falchion This beautifully crafted and rarely seen Italian Storta from Venice. The kind of swords saw increased popularity and were extremely versatile in close combat. The handle is made of the original wooden grip, with an interesting pommel and guard having very sharp angles. The wide blade is engraved and inlaid with gold, the image depicts Catherine of Alexandria. The blade is well preserved holding an edge in certain areas. the edge also shows extensive signs of use in the contact areas. The three stamps at the base of the blade point it squarely to being produced in Venice. Catherine of Alexandria, also spelled Katherine,] was, according to tradition, a Christian saint and virgin, who was martyred in the early 4th century at the hands of the emperor Maxentius. According to her hagiography, she was both a princess and a noted scholar who became a Christian around age 14, converted hundreds of people to Christianity, and was martyred around age 18. More than 1,100 years after Catherine’s martyrdom, Joan of Arc identified her as one of the saints who appeared to and counselled her Specifications: Length: 68 CM Blade: 55 Cm Weight: 600 g Enquire now
