Do you think you could wield that sword? It dates back to the 16th century. And poses a challenge: Only very strong soldiers were able to use it. They were paid double time. Their task was to create a gap in the enemies ranks so foot soldiers could get through. Because of its wave pattern it’s called a Flame-bladed sword. Here in the armoury of the Museum this sword is just one of many objects. The hall was built in 1908 in the Late-Gothic style. Its architect Ludwig Hoffmann designed it to showcase objects from Berlins’ military history. The hall was built with high ceilings to mimic an old court of justice. Because in the Middle Ages the City of Berlin had its own high jurisdiction.