15th Century Italian Knights Sword

Rare 15th Century Italian Knights Sword

This special Italian knights sword more than likely belonged to a member of nobility.

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 all original parts with no loose fitting.

The hilt has the leathergrip, the leather was well persevered over its life.

The guard is fitted with a set of spiral / twisted quillons.

The sword blade and pommel are perfectly fitted with no looseness or wobble present.A rounded pommel fits perfectly on the sword making it a very effective counter balance. It is superbly balanced and maneuverable.

The blade is a double edge design and many areas have areas of old rust but the overall condition is great.

The blade is heavily marked on both side “A circle with multi point symbol, + I + H + S + “ followed by the makers marks which has been dated at 1490 -1500”.

Truly a rarely seen sword of Museum quality!