Maurice Sword (Vienna), Imperial Sword with Scabbard, 12th Century. Category B

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

Mauritius sword (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 Sword of Maurice.
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 the coronation ceremonies as a sign of secular power.
The original is currently on display in the secular treasury of the Vienna Hofburg.
The reconstruction offered here has a long, double-edged blade that tapers slightly toward the tip and has a groove along approximately two-thirds of its length. The cutting edges are not sharp.
The cross-shaped handle ends in a brass pommel made of Brazil nut, which is adorned with a shield with the imperial eagle on one side and the coat of arms of Emperor Otto IV on the other (a divided shield with three lions and a halved eagle). The inscription
It also runs around 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 cross 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 · imperat” is engraved on only one side of the cross.
A matching wooden scabbard wrapped in high-quality ochre leather is included. There are two adjustable belt 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's 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 regular maintenance of the blade, for example with Ballistol, a universal oil ideal for preserving steel products.
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