Object Number: E464

Collection: Militaria

Object Name: crossbow

Description: German hunting crossbow with steel bow. Composite bow string. The bow held to the wooden stock with a cod support. Wooden stock or tiller inlaid with engraved bone panels depicting hunting scenes. The butt of gun form with carving, cheek piece and sliding cover on right side. Iron gun-type trigger guard with finger support. Set and release hair triggers.