Knights Sword 15th Century French.
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 commonly refereed to as a arming or 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 single set of quillons that curve downwards.
This style of hilt with large wheel pommel is reminiscent of the Castillion type swords.
There are similar examples found in some of Europe’s Finest collections and Museums,
The sword blade and pommel are perfectly fitted with no looseness or wobble present.
A large rounded pommel with two antique jetons (these date back to the 1400’s) inserted in the pommel. The pommel fits perfectly on the sword making it a very effective counter balance. It is one of the well balanced and maneuverable swords and one of the nicest examples I have had the privileged of handling.
The blade is a double edge design with diamond cross section, the blade is impressive with a width of 7.4 cm and a set of quillons that extend a total of 27.5 cm.
Specifications:
Overall Sword 104 CM
Blade 80.5 CM
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