Maurice's Sword (Vienna), Imperial Sword with Scabbard, 12th Century.

Treat yourself to the Sword of Maurice (Vienna), Imperial Sword with Scabbard, 12th Century.

Sword of Maurice (Vienna), imperial sword with scabbard, 12th century.



This beautiful medieval sword is a replica of the imperial sword of the Holy Roman Empire. Since it also dates back to Saint Maurice, it is also known as the Maurice Sword.
This sword is one of the components of the imperial insignia or imperial regalia of the Roman-German emperors and kings and was presented by the pope to the new emperor during coronation ceremonies as a sign of secular power.
The original is currently on display in the centuries-old treasury of the Vienna Hofburg.



The reconstruction offered here has a long double-edged blade that tapers slightly towards the tip and has a groove along about two-thirds of its length. The cutting edges are not sharpened.



The cross-shaped handle ends in a pommel made of Brazil nut brass, which is decorated with a shield with the imperial eagle on one side and the shield of Emperor Otto IV on the other (shield split with three lions and an eagle split in two). The inscription
It also runs along the knob.
“Benedictvs. do(minv)s . de(v)s . qvi. Docet. manv(es)+”

(“Blessed be my lord and god, who teaches my hands to fight.”)



The crosspiece also has Latin inscriptions on both sides, taken from the laudes regiae.

“Christvs · vincit · christvs · reignat · christvs · inperat”

(“Christ conquers – Christ governs – Christ commands”).

The last part “christvs · inperat” is engraved on one side of the crosspiece only.



A matching wooden scabbard wrapped in high quality ochre leather is included. There are two adjustable loops on the sword scabbard, making it easy to attach to a belt.



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



Details:

- Blade material: carbon steel

- Rockwell hardness of the blade: 48 – 52 hrc

- Handle Material: Wooden handle wrapped with brass wire, brass guard and pommel.
- Total length: approx. 104cm

- Blade length: approx. 89.7 cm

- Blade thickness: approx. 5 mm

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

- Maximum blade width: approx. 4.6 cm.
- Center of gravity: approx. 22.5 cm in front of the guard

- Includes wooden case with genuine leather sheath.
- Weight without cover: approx. 1.5kg

- Weight with case: approx. 2 kg



The above specifications may vary slightly from specimen to specimen.



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.



Please note:

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



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