Sword of Philip IV with scabbard, 14th century.

Enjoy Philip IV's Sword with Scabbard, 14th Century.

Sword of Philip IV with scabbard, 14th century



This beautiful medieval sword is a replica of an original 14th century piece found in the 19th century in a tomb in Toulouse, France. Due to its impressive aesthetics and the use of high-quality materials (the pommel, for example, was covered with a sheet of gold-plated silver), the Oakeshott type XIV sword was supposed to have been given as a gift to the French king Philip IV the Fair ( Philip the Bell , 1268-1314).

In his Records of the Medieval Sword , first published in 1991, Ewart Oakeshott hypothesizes that this is a real sword and may well be the sword carried by Philip IV of France in 1308 into Chartres Cathedral as a token of gratitude to God for one of his victorious battles. However, to date there is no solid evidence of such a royal connection.

The remarkably well-preserved original is now in the Musée de l'Armée in Paris, France.



The sword offered here has a broad, double-edged blade that tapers sharply towards the tip. In the groove, which runs for about two-thirds of the length of the blade, the inscription nulla de virtutibus tuis major clementia est (none of your virtues is greater than that of clemency) is engraved on both sides. The cutting edges are not sharpened.

The wooden handle is wrapped in red leather, and the guard, which curves towards the blade, and the pommel are made of brass. In the centre of the pommel there is a circular recess in which a floral motif is engraved.



The sword is delivered with a red wooden and leather scabbard with brass bolster, mouth plate and movable rings.



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: 48 – 52 HRC

- Handle Material: Wooden handle with leather covering, brass cross guard and pommel.
- Total length: approx. 84cm

- Blade length: approx. 66 cm

- Blade thickness: approx. 5.2 mm

- Handle length: approx. 18 cm (handle section approx. 10 cm)

- Maximum blade width: approx. 9 cm.
- Center of gravity: approx. 10.5 cm in front of the guard

- Includes wooden case with leather sheath and brass hardware.
- Weight without cover: approx. 1.5kg

- Weight with case: approx. 2.2 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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