Crossbow of Count Ulrich V of Württemberg (1413-1480) dated 1460 Attributed to Heinrich Heid von Winterthur probably Swiss Dated 1460 in the carved staghorn decoration, this is the earliest known dated crossbow in existence. The staghorn is inscribed with the coats of arms of Württemberg and Savoy, referring to the owner, Count Ulrich V of Württemberg (1413-1480), and his third wife, Princess Marguerite of Savoy (1420-1479). Above the trigger is a German benediction rendered in Hebrew letters. This is a rare and early instance of Hebraic script on a personal item intended for a Christian patron. It can be translated as "Hold God dear and be high-hearted!" or "Hold God dear, high-hearted one!". Crossbow of Count Ulrich V of Württemberg (1413-1480) 21940

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Crossbow of Count Ulrich V of Württemberg (1413-1480) dated 1460 Attributed to Heinrich Heid von Winterthur probably Swiss Dated 1460 in the carved staghorn decoration, this is the earliest known dated crossbow in existence. The staghorn is inscribed with the coats of arms of Württemberg and Savoy, referring to the owner, Count Ulrich V of Württemberg (1413-1480), and his third wife, Princess Marguerite of Savoy (1420-1479). Above the trigger is a German benediction rendered in Hebrew letters. This is a rare and early instance of Hebraic script on a personal item intended for a Christian patron. It can be translated as "Hold God dear and be high-hearted!" or "Hold God dear, high-hearted one!". Crossbow of Count Ulrich V of Württemberg (1413-1480) 21940

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