Marias Executioner Sword – or Marias Exekutionsschwert in German – is a type of great sword used by executioners in the Middle Ages and the Early Modern period, which were primarily used for beheadings.
These swords were typically large and heavy, with a thick, broad blade that was designed to deliver a clean, powerful cut. Marias Executioner’s Swords were often richly decorated, with intricate carvings and engravings on the blade and hilt, and were often passed down from generation to generation of executioners.
