15th Century French Knightly Sword , Amazing condition and of Museum Grade

A Knight’s Sword from the 15th century French or Italian

For study and research purposes only!

This sword falls either under XIV or XVIII, both share very similarities including sizes, styles, and blades.

These swords are super rare when they are in a fine state of preservation. Most swords are recovered from the earth and rivers and are simple skeletons. This particular sword has no loose-fitting and is commonly referred to as arming or a “Cut or Trust Sword”.

The hilt has the original grip, the leather may have been replaced over its long life but appears to be an old replacement.

The guard is fitted with a set of curved quillons. The age can be seen in the delamination in the iron.

The sword blade and pommel are perfectly fitted with no looseness or wobble present.

A large rounded pommel with a bronze cross inserted in the pommel, a clear indication of his belief in the Christian fate. The pommel fits perfectly on the sword making it a very effective counterbalance. It is one of the most superbly balanced and maneuverable swords I have had the privileged of handling.

The blade is a double edge design with a hollow ground cross-section, This sword has an extremely pronounced central ridge and the overall condition is excellent.

The blade is impressive with a width of 8 cm.

These are similar examples found in some of Europe’s finest collections and Museums, These examples share substantial similarities and also demonstrate that the use of inserts into pommels. and also blade characteristics. Kindly note these photos where collected from the study and found via the Internet. credit is given to the original photographers.