Rare 14th-15th Century European Long Sword rare example

Rare 14th-15th Century European Long sword (possibly German)

For Study and Research Only!

This sword is quite spectacular, and the shape and design of the sword is rarely seen.

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 original grip, the leather was well persevered over its life. even though the leather is antique it is very likely has been changed over its long life

The guard is fitted with a set of straigh quillons with the ends curving downwards, the total length of the quillons is 31CM.

The sword blade and pommel are perfectly fitted with no looseness or wobble present.A long pommel fits perfectly on the sword making it a very effective counter balance. With a weight of 1.8 kg it is superbly balanced and maneuverable.

The blade is a double edge design with a long ricasso and a diamond cross section, the overall condition is excellent, The blade heavily marked with cross of Jerusalem, “Dominus + Dux + Meus“ and the reverse, ” Several crossed and “I H S”.

Truly a rarely seen sword of Museum quality!