Anglo Feltwell Sword, 4th-5th Century

Acquires Anglo Feltwell Sword, 4th-5th Century

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Anglo feltwell sword, 4th-5th century, Roman spatha



Details:

- Blade material: carbon steel

- Handle material: Horn handle, guard and pommel of riveted brass plates and wood.
- Total length: approx. 75cm

- Blade length: approx. 61 cm

- Blade thickness: approx. 4 mm

- Handle length: approx. 14 cm (handle section approx. 10 cm)

- Maximum blade width: approx.
- Center of gravity: approx. 12 cm in front of the guard

- Includes wooden case with leather sheath.
- Weight without cover: approx. 740g

- Weight with case: approx. 1200 g



If you are looking for a top-class and at the same time affordable sword, then the Anglian Feltwell sword is the perfect choice for you!



This beautiful sword is a replica of a sword of early Saxon origin found in 1961. The original, dating from the 4th and 5th centuries, was found in the hypocaust , an underground boiler room, of a Roman villa at Feltwell, near Norfolk, England. Archaeologists believe that the Feltwell sword arrived in England with the first Anglo-Saxon settlers.



This beautiful reconstruction of the Saxon one-handed sword has a blade approximately 61 cm long with a wide groove and unsharpened cutting edges. The handle section is made of smooth horn and offers you a secure and comfortable grip. The pommel and crossguard consist of riveted brass plates enclosing a wooden disc in the middle.



The one-handed sword is delivered with a brown wooden/leather scabbard with a plate for the position and the muzzle. So that you can easily transport the sword, the sword scabbard is also equipped with a practical metal belt loop, suitable for belts with a width of approx.



This Roman sword is designed as a collector's item or decorative object and is also ideal as an accessory, for example to complete your costume.



Order now and buy yourself a piece of history!





Please note:

This item is only sold to those over 18 years of age. Please enter your date of birth on our order form. We also require a copy of your ID or driving licence or similar by email, scan, fax or post.



The steel used here is not stainless and may show slight signs of corrosion. We recommend taking care of the blade regularly, for example with Ballistol, a universal oil ideal for preserving steel products.



The above specifications may vary slightly from specimen to specimen.




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