Rare 14th - 15th Century European Knights Sword Extremely rare example

Rare 14th-15th Century European Knights Sword (Possibly German)

For research and study purposes!

This special sword is inlaid Jetons which bear the coat of arms of Dauphiné (attached to the French kingdom in 1349, with a status of quasi autonomy till 1457). This sword more than likely used in the hundred years war and 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 original grip, the leather was well persevered over its life.

The guard is fitted with a set of curved quillons, one quillon includes some damage to the corner.

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. With a weight of approximately 1.3 kg it is superbly balanced and maneuverable.

The blade is a double edge design with diamond cross section, the overall condition is excellent.

The blade is heavily marked on one side “cross I + H + S + cross “ on the reverse cross inside a circle”, this type of cross is heavily associated with German smiths.

Truly a rarely seen sword of Museum quality!