Manuscript

Cod. 558 Manuscript (Zürich Fechtbuch)

Rare Swiss-German-Austrian HEMA fencing manuscript from late 15th century.

Dating1480

ShelfmarkCod. 558

Manuscript Cod. 558 (stored in Zurich) dates from around 1480. It contains unique texts and sketches for two-handed long sword, dagger and unarmed German Ringen wrestling, forming an important part of European fencing heritage.