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European Knightly Two-handed Sword, Second Half 14th C

SOLD

Code: SB1806

Website: https://www.militariazone.com/swords/-european-knightly-two-handed-sword-second-half-14th-c/itm39659

Generally following the style of Oakeshott Type XVIa, this sword features a broad 34 ½"
double-edged blade with wide single fuller extending for 2/3 of its length; latten-filled cross in
circle on one side in the fuller and running wolf on the other side.  Straight rectangular-
section guard of Oakeshott Style 1a.; long tapering wood grip with old, possibly original,
leather wrap (minor losses); large thick pommel of Oakeshott Type J.  Metal cleaned and
showing lamination and moderate pitting, heavier toward the blade point.  Overall length 44
½".  Non-excavated condition swords like this are quite scarce.